The start of September is going to leave a big Spongebob and Patrick-shaped hole in our hearts.
Pretty soon, Canadians will no longer be able to watch a number of popular children’s TV shows as Corus Entertainment is shutting down five major TV channels.
As of September 1, 2025, Nickelodeon Canada, Disney Junior, Disney XD, ABC Spark, and La Chaîne Disney will be no more, as the company seeks to combat its ongoing financial struggles.
Iconic shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer will have to be found elsewhere on online streaming services.
Corus Entertainment has faced mounting pressure in recent years to navigate declining revenue and major shifts in media rights. The company lost Canadian distribution rights for a number of key brands including HGTV, Food Network, and Cooking Channel in 2024, resulting in a huge blow to their revenue year over year.
The cancellation of the five children’s channels have been coupled with several restructuring efforts, including eliminating 300 jobs.
If you’re wondering what’s left for children to watch, not all is lost; for now, Corus confirmed that Disney Channel Canada will continue to be available through both linear television and streaming platforms.
Until September 1, we’ll be watching as many cartoons as possible before it becomes a distant, nostalgic memory!