List of international Cartoon Network channels facts for kids
Cartoon Network is a famous TV channel known for its animated shows. Over the past 30 years, its parent companies have launched many versions of Cartoon Network and other related channels all around the world. This article explores how these channels grew and spread to different countries.
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Cartoon Network Channels Around the World
How Cartoon Network Grew in Europe
Cartoon Network Europe first started broadcasting in 1993. It was a single channel for many European countries, mainly in English. Soon, other languages like Spanish, Swedish, Danish, French, Italian, and Norwegian were added in 1994.
Later, some countries got their own special Cartoon Network channels. For example, the Dutch channel launched in 1997. In 1998, channels for France, Italy, and Spain began. The Italian channel became independent quickly, and the Spanish and French channels split off in 1999. A Polish channel also started in 1998.
In Russia and nearby countries, Cartoon Network Europe became available through satellites in 1993. At first, it was only in English. By 1997, it started to be partly dubbed into Russian. In 1998, the channel broadcast for 16 hours a day, sharing time with Turner Classic Movies at night. By 1999, it was widely available on cable.
The British channel officially separated from the main European version in 1999. In 2000, a Nordic channel launched for countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, also available in Iceland and Finland. The Dutch Cartoon Network closed in 2001 but was replaced by the pan-European channel with a Dutch audio option. Greek subtitles were added that same year.
More channels continued to launch. The Polish channel split into separate ones for Romania and Hungary in 2002. A German channel started in 2006, and a Turkish channel in 2008. By April 2005, Cartoon Network Europe was fully dubbed into Russian.
On October 1, 2008, Hungary and Romania got their own Cartoon Network channel. In 2009, a specific Cartoon Network channel for Russia and Southeastern Europe was launched. The Arabic channel started in 2010, which is unique because it's not broadcast in English. The Dutch channel also relaunched in 2010, broadcasting 24 hours a day in Dutch.
The Spanish channel closed in 2013 but relaunched as part of the Latin American Cartoon Network. People in Spain can still watch Cartoon Network shows on the Boing channel. In 2013, an African Portuguese channel launched in Angola and Mozambique, and later in Portugal.
As of 2015, the original pan-European channel still airs in the Greek part of Cyprus and is available in the Middle East and Africa. Most other European countries now have their own local Cartoon Network channels. In 2017, the Central and Eastern European channel added a Czech audio track.
Cartoon Network Channels List
| Region(s) | Launch date | End date | Language(s) | Coverage and availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab World | October 10, 2010 | Arabic | From Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| Asia Pacific | October 6, 1994 | English, Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tamil | From Singapore and Jakarta | |
| Australia and New Zealand | October 3, 1995 | English | From Sydney, Australia | |
| Canada | October 17, 1997 (as Teletoon) March 27, 2023 (as Cartoon Network) |
English | From Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Operated by Corus Entertainment. | |
| Central and Eastern Europe | September 30, 2002 (as part of Cartoon Network Poland) October 1, 2008 (as an independent feed) |
Romanian, Hungarian, Czech, and English | From Prague, Czech Republic | |
| France | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe) August 23, 1999 (as an independent feed) |
French and English | From Paris, France | |
| Germany | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe, in English) September 3, 2005 (as an independent feed) |
German and English | From Munich, Germany | |
| India (South Asia) | May 1, 1995 | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada | From Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Israel | 2000 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe, in English) June 20, 2011 (as a programming block on Arutz HaYeladim) 2019 (as a VOD streaming channel on Yes) |
English and Hebrew | Airs as a VOD streaming channel on Yes | |
| Italy | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe) July 31, 1996 (as an independent feed) |
Italian and English | From Milan, Italy | |
| Japan | September 1, 1997 | Japanese and English | From Tokyo, Japan | |
| Middle East and Africa | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe) July 1, 2016 (relaunched as an independent feed) |
English, Arabic, and Greek | From London, England | |
| Latin America and Brazil | April 30, 1993 | Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and English | From Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Netherlands | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe, in English) July 12, 1997 (as an independent feed) August 1, 2001 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe, in Dutch and English) November 17, 2010 (as an independent feed) |
Dutch and English | From Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Nordic | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe) January 1, 2000 (as an independent feed) |
Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and English | From London, England | |
| Pakistan | April 2, 2004 | English and Urdu | Controlled by Cartoon Network India | |
| Philippines | October 6, 1994 (as part of Cartoon Network Asia Pacific) September 1, 1995 (as an independent feed) |
English | From Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila | |
| Poland | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe, in English) June 1, 1998 (as an independent feed) |
Polish and English | From Munich, Germany | |
| Portugal | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe, in English) December 3, 2013 (as an independent feed) |
European Portuguese and English | From London, England | |
| CIS | September 17, 1993 (Cartoon Network Europe) October 1, 2009 (Cartoon Network RSEE) |
Russian and English (original) Russian, Bulgarian, and English (RSEE) |
From London, England (original) From Munich, Germany (RSEE) |
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| Southeastern Europe | October 1, 2009 November 5, 2021 (launched in Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene) |
Russian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, and English | From Munich, Germany | |
| South Korea | November 11, 2006 | Korean and English | From Seoul, South Korea | |
| Spain | March 4, 1994 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe) August 23, 1999 (as an independent feed) September 3, 2013 (as a weekend afternoon block on Boing) |
July 1, 2013 (as a channel) | European Spanish and English | From London, England |
| Turkey | January 28, 2008 | Turkish and English | From Istanbul, Turkey | |
| United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta | September 17, 1993 | English | From London, England |
Adult Swim Channels
Adult Swim is a block of shows for older teens and adults, often airing at night.
| Channel name | Launch date | End date | Coverage and availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia & New Zealand | 2005 (original), 2016 (relaunch) | 2007 (original), 2019 (relaunch) | Available as a block on Cartoon Network (Australia). |
| Canada | July 4, 2012 (as a block on Cartoon Network); April 1, 2019 (as an independent channel) | March 3, 2019 (as a block on Cartoon Network) | Canadian channel (24/7) operated by Corus Entertainment. |
| France | March 4, 2011 (as a block on Cartoon Network); July 24, 2019 (as a block on Toonami) | 2015 (as a block on Cartoon Network) | Airs from 11pm-2am on Toonami. |
| Germany | January 28, 2009 (as a block on TNT Serie); 2016 (as a block on TNT Comedy) | 2017 (as a block on TNT Serie) | Available as a block on WarnerTV Comedy. |
| Latin America | October 7, 2005 (as a block on Cartoon Network); November 19, 2007 (as a block on I.Sat); November 3, 2014 (as a block on TBS); May 2, 2020 (as a block on Warner TV); October 31, 2023 (as a channel) | 2008 (as a block on Cartoon Network); 2020 (as a block on TBS); April 16, 2020 (as a block on I.Sat); November 8, 2021 (as a block on Warner TV) | |
| Russia | April 1, 2007 | 2021 | Available as a block in Russia on 2x2 channel. |
| Spain | May 5, 2007 (as a block on TNT); January 22, 2020 (as part of HBO); December 3, 2020 (as a premium pack with Toonami on Orange TV) | 2012 (as a block on TNT) | |
| UK & Ireland | July 8, 2006 (as a block on Bravo); June 5, 2010 (as a block on FX/Fox); January 4, 2012 (as a block on TCM); November 2016 (as a block on TruTV); February 15, 2019 (as a block on E4) | July 7, 2008 (as a block on Bravo); August 2013 (as a block on TCM); December 2016 (as a block on TruTV); September 1, 2017 (as a block on FX/Fox) | Available as a block on E4. |
Boomerang Channels
Boomerang is a channel that often shows classic cartoons and some newer ones.
| Region(s) | Launch date | End date | Language(s) | Coverage and availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia and New Zealand | October 3, 1995 (block on Cartoon Network) March 14, 2004 (Australia channel) |
2005 (block on Cartoon Network) | English | From Sydney, Australia |
| Canada | July 4, 2012 (as a Cartoon Network channel) March 27, 2023 (as a Boomerang channel) |
English | From Toronto, Ontario. Owned by Corus Entertainment. | |
| Central and Eastern Europe | June 5, 2005 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe) October 11, 2011 (relaunched as an independent feed) |
March 9, 2022 (Russia) March 18, 2023 (in whole CEE); replaced by Cartoonito |
English, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Russian, Bulgarian, Dutch, Czech, and German | From Munich, Germany |
| France | April 23, 2003 | French and English | From Paris, France | |
| Germany | June 1, 2006 | October 1, 2018 (closed down and replaced by Boomerang Central and Eastern Europe) | German and English | From Munich, Germany |
| India (South Asia) | September 5, 2005 (block on Cartoon Network India) | May 2009 | English | From Mumbai, India |
| Italy | July 31, 2003 | Italian and English | From Rome, Italy | |
| Japan | January 2018 | March 31, 2022 | Japanese | From Tokyo, Japan |
| Latin America | 1993 (block); July 2, 2001 (channel) | December 1, 2021 (channel); replaced by Cartoonito | Spanish, English, and Portuguese | From Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; São Paulo, Brasil; and Mexico City |
| Middle East and Africa | September 17, 1993 (as part of Cartoon Network Europe) July 1, 2016 (relaunched as an independent feed) |
March 25, 2023 (Africa) and September 4, 2023 (MENA); replaced by Cartoonito | English, Arabic, and Greek | From London, England |
| Netherlands | October 10, 2005 | 2017 (closed down and replaced by Boomerang Central and Eastern Europe) | Dutch and English | From London, England |
| Nordic | September 15, 2009 (as a block) September 30, 2010 (as a channel) |
September 30, 2010 (as a block) September 4, 2023 (as a channel); replaced by Cartoonito |
English, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish | From London, England |
| Portugal | April 21, 2015 | March 23, 2023; replaced by Cartoonito | Portuguese and English | From Lisboa, Portugal |
| South Korea | November 14, 2015 | Korean and English | From Seoul, South Korea | |
| Southeast Asia | September 5, 2005 (original) January 1, 2015 (relaunch) |
December 1, 2012 (original) July 28, 2023 (relaunch); replaced by Cartoonito |
English and Mandarin | From Singapore |
| Spain | December 1, 2004 | September 1, 2011; replaced by Cartoonito | Spanish and English | From London, England |
| Thailand | August 14, 2013 | Thai | From Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Turkey | April 23, 2016 (as a channel) April 23, 2018 (as a block on Cartoon Network) |
December 3, 2018 (as a block on Cartoon Network) September 4, 2023; replaced by Cartoonito |
Turkish and English | From Istanbul, Turkey |
| UK, Ireland & Malta | May 27, 2000 | English | From London, England |
Boing Channels
Boing is a channel that shows a mix of cartoons and live-action shows, often from Cartoon Network and other Warner Bros. Discovery brands.
| Region(s) | Launch date | End date | Language | Coverage and availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | May 30, 2015 | English | ||
| Chile | January 7, 2018 | March 29, 2020 | Spanish | Block on Chilevisión |
| France | April 8, 2010 | April 3, 2023 | French | |
| Italy | November 20, 2004 | Italian | ||
| Spain | September 1, 2010 | Spanish |
Cartoonito Channels
Cartoonito is a channel or programming block aimed at preschool children, featuring shows for younger viewers.
| Regions | Launch date | End date | Language | Type | Coverage and availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab World | September 4, 2011 (original) February 7, 2022 (relaunch) |
April 1, 2014 (original) | Arabic | Block on Cartoon Network | From Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Asia Pacific | December 1, 2012 (channel, original) March 28, 2022 (Cartoon Network block) May 2, 2022 (Boomerang block) July 28, 2023 (channel, relaunch) |
January 1, 2015 (channel, original) November 21, 2022 (Cartoon Network block) July 28, 2023 (Boomerang block) |
English and Chinese | Channel (2012–2015; 2023-present) Block on Cartoon Network (2012–2015; 2022) Block on Boomerang (2022–2023) |
From Singapore and Jakarta, replaced Boomerang Asia |
| Australia & New Zealand | June 27, 2022 | English | Block on Cartoon Network | From Sydney, Australia | |
| Central and Eastern Europe | October 12, 2011 (original block) September 1, 2022 (relaunch block) March 18, 2023 (channel) |
January 1, 2014 (original block) March 18, 2023 (relaunched block) |
English, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Hungarian, Russian, Dutch, and Bulgarian | Block on Boomerang CEE (2011–2014; 2022–2023) Channel (2023–present) |
From Munich, Germany, replaced Boomerang CEE |
| France | September 5, 2011 (original block) April 3, 2023 (channel) |
July 5, 2013 (original block) | French | Block on Boing (2011–2013) Channel (2023–present) |
From Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| India (South Asia) | August 7, 2013 | Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu | Block on Cartoon Network | From Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |
| Italy | August 22, 2011 | Italian | Channel | From Rome, Italy; owned by Boing S.p.A. | |
| Japan | March 1, 2022 | Japanese and English | Block on Cartoon Network | From Tokyo, Japan | |
| Latin America | December 1, 2021 | Spanish, English, and Portuguese | Channel | From Buenos Aires, Argentina, replaced Boomerang Latin America | |
| Middle East and Africa | October 12, 2011 (original block) April 4, 2022 (relaunch block) March 25, 2023 (Africa channel) September 4, 2023 (MENA channel) |
January 1, 2014 (original block) March 25, 2023 (relaunch Africa block) September 4, 2023 (relaunch MENA block) |
English and Arabic | Block on Boomerang (2011–2014; 2022–2023) Channel (2023–present) |
From London, England |
| Nordic | February 1, 2022 (block) September 4, 2023 (channel) |
September 4, 2023 (block) | Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and English | Block on Boomerang (2022–2023) Channel (2023–present) |
From London, England; replaced Boomerang Nordic |
| Philippines | December 1, 2012 (channel) March 28, 2022 (block) |
January 1, 2015 (channel) | English | Channel (2012–2015) Block on Cartoon Network (2022–present) |
From Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila |
| Portugal | February 21, 2022 (block) March 23, 2023 (channel) |
Portuguese and English | Block on Boomerang (2022–2023) Channel (2023–present) |
From Lisbon, Portugal; replaced Boomerang Portugal | |
| Spain | September 1, 2011 | June 30, 2013 | Spanish and English | Channel | From London, England |
| Turkey | December 3, 2018 (Cartoon Network block) September 5, 2022 (Boomerang block) September 4, 2023 (channel) |
September 4, 2023 (Boomerang block) | Turkish and English | Block on Cartoon Network (2018–present) Block on Boomerang (2022–2023) Channel (2023–present) |
From Istanbul, Turkey; replaced Boomerang Turkey |
| UK, Ireland & Malta | September 4, 2006 (original block) May 24, 2007 (channel) March 1, 2022 (relaunch block) |
May 23, 2007 (original block) | English | Block on Cartoon Network Too (2006–2007) Channel (2007–present) Block on Boomerang (2009–2010) Block on Cartoon Network (2022–present) |
From London, England |
Pogo Channels
Pogo is a channel mainly for kids in India and nearby countries, often showing local shows.
| Regions | Launch date | Language | Area broadcast to | End Date | Type | Coverage and availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | January 1, 2004 | English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi | India Bangladesh Bhutan Nepal Sri Lanka |
Channel | Indian exclusive network that mostly airs locally-produced shows. | |
| Pakistan | 2008 | English and Urdu | Pakistan | Block | Available as a block on Cartoon Network. | |
| Thailand | 2015 | English | Thailand | 2016 | Block | Available as a block on Family Channel 13. |
Toonami Channels
Toonami is a channel or block known for showing action-packed cartoons and anime.
| Region(s) | Launch date | End date | Language | Type | Coverage and availability notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | June 1, 2017 | English | Channel | ||
| Asia Pacific | December 1, 2012 | March 31, 2018 | English, Thai, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Malay | Channel | From Singapore |
| Australia and New Zealand | July 7, 2001 | August 4, 2006 | English | Block on Cartoon Network | Aired on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. |
| Central Europe | November 4, 2002 | September 2, 2006 | Polish, Hungarian, and Romanian | Block | Aired as a weeknight and weekend morning block. |
| France | February 11, 2016 | September 4, 2023 | French | Channel | From Paris, France. It was replaced by Warner TV Next. |
| India (South Asia) | 2005 (block) February 26, 2015 (channel) |
May 18, 2018 | English and Hindi | Channel | Launched in 2015, it used to air action-animated and anime shows. |
| Latin America | December 2, 2002 (original block) August 31, 2020 (relaunch) |
March 26, 2007 (original block) August 30, 2022 (relaunch) |
Spanish and Portuguese | Block on Cartoon Network | It was later relaunched as "Toonami Powered by Crunchyroll". |
| UK, Ireland & Malta | September 28, 2003 | May 24, 2007 | English | Channel | From London, England |
Other Channels and Services
Some other channels and services related to Cartoon Network include:
| Channel name | Launch date | End date | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boing +1 | February 23, 2009 | March 1, 2012 | Italy | A channel that shows Boing's programs one hour later. |
| Boing Plus | July 19, 2019 | Italy | A sister channel to Boing that shows its programs at different times. | |
| Boomerang +1 | March 6, 2006 | United Kingdom | A channel that shows Boomerang's programs one hour later. | |
| Boomerang +1 | December 20, 2008 | Italy | A channel that shows Boomerang's programs one hour later. | |
| Boomerang +1 | February 23, 2010 | France | A channel that shows Boomerang's programs one hour later. | |
| Cartoon Network +1 | June 20, 1999 (original) April 1, 2014 (relaunch) |
April 24, 2006 | United Kingdom | A channel that shows Cartoon Network's programs one hour later. |
| Cartoon Network +1 | July 31, 2003 | Italy | A channel that shows Cartoon Network's programs one hour later. | |
| Cartoon Network HD+ | May 18, 2018 | India Sri Lanka Pakistan Bangladesh |
A high-definition (HD) sister channel of Cartoon Network India, mostly showing new shows. | |
| Cartoon Network Too | April 24, 2006 | April 1, 2014 | United Kingdom | A sister channel to Cartoon Network. |
| CNX | October 14, 2002 | September 7, 2003 | United Kingdom | A channel that showed action cartoons during the day and shows for adults in the evening. |
| Checkered Past | August 28, 2023 | United States | A block on Adult Swim that shows reruns of classic Cartoon Network shows. | |
| Checkered Past | October 31, 2023 | Latin America | A block on Adult Swim that shows reruns of classic Cartoon Network shows. | |
| Tooncast | December 1, 2008 | Latin America | A commercial-free cartoon channel similar to Boomerang. |
Note: In Italy and the UK, the "+1" channels sometimes change their name temporarily to show only one cartoon series for about a month, like Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, or Ben 10.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Señales internacionales de Cartoon Network para niños
- Discovery Kids, a group of networks that used to compete, now with two channels in Latin America and India under the same ownership.
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