| Cover | Dec. 16, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 16, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37950 |
| Entity Registrant Name | KARTOON STUDIOS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001355848 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-4118216 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 190 N. Canon Drive, 4th Fl. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Beverly Hills |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90210 |
| City Area Code | (310) |
| Local Phone Number | 273-4222 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | TOON |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
