Boomerang Review
Boomerang was a video on-demand service offering cartoons like “Bugs Bunny,” “Tom & Jerry,” “The Looney Tunes,” “Scooby-Doo,” and more. The service shut down and folded into Max on September 30, 2024.
Review
We tested Boomerang and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. Boomerang is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Content
Originals
Boomerang offers numerous original series including a reboot of “Wacky Races,” “Be Cool, Scooby-Doo,” “Tom and Jerry Show,” “Bunnicula,” and a “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz” series.
TV Shows
There are more than 4,000 episodes and movies with timeless characters like Scooby-Doo and the Care Bears as well as new and classic episodes of “Looney Tunes.” Other shows include “My Gym Partner’s a Monkey,” “The Flintstones,” “The Jetsons,” “The Smurfs,” “Garfield,” “Tom and Jerry,” “Bugs Bunny,” “Popeye,” “Courage the Cowardly Dog” “Richie Rich,” “Yogi Bear,” and lots more.
Movies
Thousands of classic movies are available in the content library such as fan favorites like “Scooby-Doo Zombie Island,” “The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones,” “Tom & Jerry: Willa Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,” “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who,” “Casper’s First Christmas,” “Smurfily Ever After,” “The Town That Santa Forgot,” among many others.
Kids
Episodes are pre-screened to ensure they’re appropriate for all ages, though cultural sensitivities of older programs may be hit or miss.
Features
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for Boomerang.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Offline Downloads
Only available on iOS and Android devices within the U.S. Up to 50 titles can be downloaded at a time and there is a 48 hour viewing period.
Compatible Devices
Boomerang is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- Roku
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad
- Android Phone/Tablet
- Mac
- Windows
- LG Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Samsung Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Sony Smart TV
- VIZIO Smart TV (AirPlay/Google Cast)
Boomerang is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or onn devices.
Tech Specs
720p HD
(Up to 1080p HD)
A lot of shows are outdated, therefore not remastered in HD.
Stereo Sound
Content has stereo audio.