16-07-2025
Netflix loses popular show as it signs deal to join streaming rival
Sophie-May Williams Published July 14, 2025 2:42pm Link is copied Comments Netflix is home to many shows and movies of all different genres. If you often spend more time scrolling than watching, it's probably because there are literally thousands to choose from. While some are so successful that they're renewed for new seasons, others aren't so lucky. This is especially true for non-Netflix originals, many of which are booted from the platform after a certain amount of time to make way for new content (Picture: Getty Images) One particular show has been hosted on Netflix since 2020 and has built a strong fanbase in the process. However, users will soon have to say goodbye when it's moved to a different platform completely, according to Deadline. Yep, we're talking about CoComelon, the 'pre-school powerhouse' that began life as a children's YouTube channel (Picture: Netflix/Everett/Shutterstock) CoComelon specialises in 3D animation videos of traditional nursery rhymes and original kids' songs. As of this month, it's the third most-subscribed and second most-viewed channel on YouTube. So why, considering the success of the channel and its content, is Netflix making the decision to ditch the show? (Picture: Michael Mccarthymet) First things first - parents and children - let us start by saying that CoComelon won't be kicked out of the streaming world for good. It's actually just transferring to the capable hands of Disney Plus. This isn't to say CoComelon hasn't fared well on Netflix: for the five years it's been hosted by the streamer, it's performed consistently. However, Deadline noted that in recent times ratings have slightly dropped (Picture: Netflix) Interestingly, the report states Netflix tried to renew its CoComelon streaming license, even offering a higher fee than what it currently pays. Despite this, Disney Plus reportedly still won the war and outbid the platform, highlighting the company's interest in this type of content. CoComelon Lane - a Netflix original spin off - is expected to continue streaming on the platform. A CoComelon movie distributed by Universal is also in the works for 2027, meaning Disney Plus could see a spike in interest during that time (Picture: Netflix) Netflix account holders still have a while before CoComelon transitions to Disney Plus in January 2027. Viewers will then need to sign up for a Disney Plus account or watch the available content on YouTube (Picture: Netflix/Everett/Shutterstock) CoComelon is a children's YouTube channel operated by Candle Media-owned Moonbug Entertainment. It started in 2006 under the name checkgate, before being rebranded as ABC Kid TV. In 2018, it was rebranded again to CoComelon. It was created by Jay Jeon (Picture: Netflix) The channel's videos target two- to five-year-olds and their parents, and feature 3D animated children, adults, and animals, who interact with each other in everyday life scenarios. The content also includes standalone music videos, compilations, and livestreams, with lyrics always appearing at the bottom of the screen (Picture: Netflix)
