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'Sesame Street' Officially Finds New Home

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Apparently, the road now leads through Netflix. The beloved children's program recently announced that it has found a new home on Netflix after being on HBO and Max since 2016. "We are excited to announce that all new Sesame Street episodes are coming to [Netflix] worldwide along with library episodes, and new episodes will also release the same day on [PBS] Stations and [PBS Kids] platforms in the US, preserving a 50+ year relationship," Sesame Street announced on social media. We are excited to announce that all new Sesame Street episodes are coming to @netflix worldwide along with library episodes, and new episodes will also release the same day on @PBS Stations and @PBSKIDS platforms in the US, preserving a 50+ year relationship. The support of… — Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) May 19, 2025 "The support of Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting serve as a unique public-private partnership to enable Sesame Street to continue to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder." This deal will also allow Netflix to create video games based on Sesame Street. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 29: Leslie Odom Jr. attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 in New York City. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 29: Leslie Odom Jr. attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 in New York City. Theo Wargo/WireImage via Getty Images This news comes after HBO and Max announced that it will not be renewing its deal with Sesame Street after 2024 due to "prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families." More Entertainment: 'King of the Hill' Revival: Release Date, Cast, Plot for Hulu Reboot For more television and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment. This story is currently being updated...