Here’s a puzzling twist in the streaming wars: premium platforms like Apple TV+ are increasingly shunning animation, even after snagging high-profile properties like *Peanuts*.
Once a bold player in the genre, Apple TV+ has slashed its animated output in recent years, a stark departure from its earlier enthusiasm.
Back in 2022 and 2023, the “apple” crew experimented with the format, greenlighting a hefty 15 titles annually — outpacing even Disney+, a traditional animation powerhouse. Yet, they hedged their bets on kid-friendly fare rather than the globally popular adult animation market, a miscalculation that seems to have backfired.
The results? Disappointing enough to trigger a brutal pivot. By early 2024, Apple TV+ axed over half its children’s team and canceled multiple animated projects mid-development. The trend isn’t shocking when you zoom out: 2025 has seen a record low in animation commissions across the board. Clearly, the numbers didn’t add up, and the platform has shifted gears toward safer, blockbuster bets — like multi-million-dollar films starring Brad Pitt.
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With *Peanuts* in its arsenal, Apple could have leaned into a proven brand, but the retreat suggests premium streaming sees animation as a losing proposition. For now, it’s live-action glitz over cartoon grit, leaving fans of the genre wondering if animated storytelling has a future on these high-stakes platforms.
