Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 17, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Schlesinger to the Board. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. he information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Exhibit Description 99.1 Press Release issued by Kartoon Studios, Inc., dated October 17, 2025 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2 SIGNATURES