Fans Mourn Cartoon Network with #RIPCartoonNetwork — but is it Really Shutting Down?

The hashtag #ripcartoonnetwork has been trending on X after the handle ‘Animation Workers Ignited‘ posted a bombshell video.

With the caption “Cartoon Network is dead?!?!” the clip quickly went viral, sparking fears and rumors that Cartoon Network is closing its doors for good.

Despite the panic, there’s no evidence that the network is actually shutting down and the associated hashtag originated from Animation Workers Ignited post. The video that sparked the trending topic actually painted an unfortunate picture for the entire animation industry, not just Cartoon Network.

Additionally, the video added that other studios aren’t far behind from the wave of layoffs that’s hitting animators hard.

So far, animation workers have already been out of work for over a year, and it predicts record-breaking unemployment in the future.

While the animation industry is definitely facing challenges, our favorite network isn’t going anywhere just yet.

Cartoon Network is dead?!?!

Spread the word about what’s at stake for animation!!! Post about your favorite Cartoon Network shows using #RIPCartoonNetwork

Active members of TAG can help by filling out your survey! Today (7/8) is the last day! pic.twitter.com/dHNMvA1q0A

— Animation Workers Ignited (@AWorkersIgnited) July 8, 2024

#RIPCartoonNetwork this era was generational pic.twitter.com/DUhHixRxnT

— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) July 9, 2024

it’s the end of an era, Cartoon Network has officially shut down 😢 here are all the shows that made our childhood #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/jKnz5tL24X

— Redd (@ReddCinema) July 9, 2024

Cartoon Network gave us the Greatest Intro Ever and we will forever be thankful for that #RipCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/ch4ri97GsV

— sea✰ (@destroynectar) July 9, 2024

Y’all telling me CN is dead?? #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/ekm7kYH0GA

— 🥷🏾 (@CookedbyAB) July 8, 2024

Never forget what endless, unchecked corporate greed via two back-to-back mergers took from you #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/CcylmiG0A4

— Grace Kraft (@GraceKraft) July 8, 2024

Cartoon Network must be saved at all costs ‼️ #RIPCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/dtZNy65GEV

— Redd (@ReddCinema) July 9, 2024

me trying to understand why a network of cartoons would get canceled #RipCartoonNetwork pic.twitter.com/UWdzDdn1Qh

— Pizza Dad (@Pizza__Dad) July 8, 2024

#RipCartoonNetwork man this can’t be happening every show they made was peak man my childhood fr. 💔😔😢 pic.twitter.com/I0fZZJO4fq

— ℰ𝓏 ℳℴ𝓃ℯ𝓎 ⛹🏽‍♂️💰 (@hendrixpaid) July 8, 2024

Cartoon Network didn’t shut down lmao idk where ya’ll got this info from

— Mike (@CashForBones) July 9, 2024