Lightning International Launches Kartoon Channel! on Fetch TV
The 24/7 children's channel is now available to Fetch subscribers across Australia through the Kids Pack and Ultimate Pack.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Television
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Lightning International has launched Kartoon Channel! on Fetch TV, an Australian home entertainment platform, following a strategic partnership between the two companies. The 24/7 children's channel is available to Fetch subscribers at home and through the Fetch Mobi app.
Why it matters
The launch expands the range of children's programming available to Australian families on Fetch TV, with content aimed at audiences from preschoolers to young teens. The partnership is based on a shared focus on high-quality, safe and engaging family programming.
The channel is carried across two Fetch TV packages, the Kids Pack and the Ultimate Pack, with no subscriber or viewership figures disclosed. The terms of the Lightning International and Fetch TV partnership have not been made public.
The players
Lightning International
Lightning International is a global distributor of premium content and entertainment.
Fetch TV
Fetch TV is an Australian home entertainment platform offering subscription television services to households.
The details
Kartoon Channel! features programming including Rainbow Rangers, Shaq's Garage and Casper the Friendly Ghost. Fetch subscribers can watch the channel at home or on the Fetch Mobi app.
Timeline
10 November 2026: Partnership announced and Kartoon Channel! launch reported.
Industry Dynamics
The launch places a dedicated 24/7 children's channel inside Fetch TV's Kids Pack and Ultimate Pack, extending the packages already built around family viewing. It follows the pattern of platform operators bundling specialist children's channels into existing subscription tiers rather than selling them separately.
Fetch subscribers on the Kids Pack or Ultimate Pack can watch Kartoon Channel! at home or through the Fetch Mobi app. The channel is included within those packages rather than requiring a separate subscription.
The takeaway
Families with children on Fetch TV now have a dedicated 24/7 kids channel included in existing packages, so it is worth checking which package they are on to confirm access.
Further reading
Explore more Television coverage for context on how Australian platforms are shaping children's viewing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Television Asia Plus.
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