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Warner Bros. Shuts Down HBO Channels Amid Streaming Shift

6/15/2025

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Warner Bros. Discovery will close HBO Family, ThrillerMax, MovieMax, and OuterMax on August 15, 2025.
Charter Spectrum informed customers about the upcoming changes, emphasizing service commitment.
This move highlights the shift from traditional pay-TV to streaming services.
Other major networks, including NBCUniversal and Disney, are also scaling back cable options.
Despite losing subscribers, cable networks continue to be profitable.

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Story summary

Warner Bros. Discovery will close HBO Family, ThrillerMax, MovieMax, and OuterMax on August 15, 2025.
Charter Spectrum informed customers about the upcoming changes, emphasizing service commitment.
This move highlights the shift from traditional pay-TV to streaming services.
Other major networks, including NBCUniversal and Disney, are also scaling back cable options.
Despite losing subscribers, cable networks continue to be profitable.