NBCUniversal to Shutter Universal Kids in March

The kids-centric channel will shut down as Comcast spins off several cable networks into a standalone company

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Universal Kids logo. (NBCUniversal)

It’s the end of the road for Universal Kids.

NBCUniversal will shutter the kid-centric cable network in early March, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap. The move is expected to take place around March 6, when the channel will begin displaying information for viewers.

Despite shutting down Universal Kids, NBCUniversal continues to prioritize its commitment to family entertainment and kids-focused programming on Peacock, per the individual, reflecting a general industry shift towards streaming, especially when it comes to kids content.

The move to shutter Universal Kids comes as NBCUniversal parent company Comcast prepares to spin-off several of its cable networks into a new standalone, publicly traded company.

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Loree joined TheWrap as a reporter in 2022 after interning at the publication during the summer of 2021. Loree has covered entertainment, film and television for TheWrap and has reported on the media industry and the cable news beat. She has also written for MovieMaker Magazine, where she interned in 2020.

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