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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Picks Up ‘Sesame Street' Worldwide Streaming Rights After Max Deal Ends
The next season of 'Sesame Street' is being brought to you by the big, red letter 'N.' Netflix announced a deal Monday with Sesame Workshop, producer of the iconic kids' show, giving the streamer exclusive worldwide premiere rights, starting with Season 56 later this year. Netflix also gains rights to 90 hours of past episodes of the show and will also be able to develop video games for both 'Sesame Street' and 'Sesame Street Mecha Builders.' More from Variety 'A Different World' Sequel Series Pilot at Netflix Adds Six Series Regulars 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' Season 2 Sets June Netflix Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix's Manga Adaptation 'Bet' Isn't Worth the Gamble: TV Review In the U.S., episodes of 'Sesame Street' will continue to be available day-and-date on PBS stations and across PBS Kids digital platforms. Sesame Workshop's deal with Netflix comes after Warner Bros. Discovery's did not renew its five-year deal for 'Sesame Street' streaming on Max/HBO Max. '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 Kidsplatforms in the U.S., preserving a 50+ year relationship,' Sesame Workshop said in a statement. '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.' 'Sesame Street' will be 'reimagined' for the 56th season, according to Sesame Workshop. For starters, each episode will now center on one 11-minute story, 'allowing for even more character-driven humor and heart,' according to the not-for-profit organization. In addition, a new animated segment, 'Tales From 123,' will take viewers inside 'the most famous apartment building in the world' on the titular street providing a look at 'the wacky and whimsical building that Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends call home,' per Sesame Workshop. The new season of 'Sesame Street' will feature 'fresh format changes' and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck. In addition, viewers can 'expect new ways to play along as Cookie Monster opens his very own Cookie Cart on Sesame Street, and explore Abby's Fairy Garden, a home to surprising and delightful magical creatures,' according to the announcement. Sesame Workshop's Sal Perez and Kay Wilson Stallings serve as executive producers of 'Sesame Street.' Joining the show as head writer is Halcyon Person, who was head writer and co-executive producer for two children's shows on Netflix: 'Karma's World' (2021) and 'Dee & Friends in Oz' (2024). According to Netflix, kids and family programming represents 15% of its total viewing hours. Its lineup of children's shows including 'Ms. Rachel,' 'Gabby's Dollhouse,' 'CoComelon Lane,' 'Blippi' and 'Hot Wheels Let's Race'; feature-length original movies on Netflix include 'The Sea Beast' and Adam Sandler's 'Leo.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Black America Web
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
‘Sesame Street' Saved: Beloved Kids Show Lands New Streaming Home
Source: Richard Termine / Sesame Street After months of uncertainty following Warner Bros. Discovery's decision not to renew its deal with Sesame Street , the iconic children's series has found a new home—and a lifeline—thanks to Netflix. In a landmark move, Netflix has inked a deal with Sesame Workshop to stream new episodes of the show starting later this year with Season 56. In a major shift from its previous HBO partnership, The Hollywood Reporter shared the announcement that new Sesame Street episodes will now air simultaneously on both Netflix and PBS—marking a return to day-and-date public broadcasting that ensures wider, more equitable access. During the HBO years, PBS viewers had to wait months after the premiere to catch new episodes, creating a gap for families who relied on free television. This new arrangement bridges that divide. 'This unique public-private partnership will enable Sesame Workshop to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on public television to the Sesame Street they love,' said Sherri Westin, Sesame Workshop CEO. The upcoming season will also introduce some creative changes. Season 56 will shift away from its longtime 'magazine-style' structure to feature a longer, continuous segment format. It will also include a brand-new animated feature titled Tales From 123 , offering a fresh take on the classic format for a new generation of viewers. Episodes will be released on Netflix in three batches. The deal comes at a critical time for Sesame Workshop, which faced budget constraints and layoffs earlier this year. The partnership with Netflix offers much-needed financial stability and global exposure while preserving the show's original mission: delivering accessible, educational content to children everywhere. 'This is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people,' said PBS President Paula Kerger. ' Sesame Street has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century.' With this new deal, Sesame Street can continue its legacy of innovation, inclusivity, and impact—reaching kids from all backgrounds with the lessons they need most. Thanks to this powerful collaboration, Big Bird, Elmo, and the rest of the gang aren't just staying on the block, they're headed to screens everywhere. SEE ALSO 'Sesame Street' Saved: Beloved Kids Show Lands New Streaming Home was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Business Mayor
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
New Season of Sesame Street to Stream on Netflix
Global audiences will now be able to enjoy the antics of Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends as Sesame Street has found a new home on Netflix. The streaming platform announced Monday that the 56th season of the long-running kids' series will debut later this year, along with 90 hours of previous episodes. Additionally, U.S. audiences will have access to new episodes free of charge, as PBS stations and PBS Kids digital platforms will air new episodes on the same day and date they stream on Netflix. N IS FOR NETFLIX! Sesame Street is joining the Netflix family! Brand new episodes — as well as past seasons — will premiere later this year. — Netflix (@netflix) May 19, 2025 Sherrie Rollins Westin, president and CEO of Sesame Workshop, said in a social media post, 'This unique public-private partnership will enable Sesame Workshop to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring that children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on public television to the Sesame Street they love.' Netflix said season 56 will be released in three batches, with episodes containing new formats and segments, including one 11-minute story, which provides the opportunity to tell stories with even more character-driven humor and heart, and a new animated segment, Tales From 123, that takes viewers inside the iconic apartment building. Season 56 will also introduce new ways for kids and parents to play along, with features like Cookie Monster's Cookie Cart and Abby's Fairy Garden. Sesame Street was previously part of Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service, Max (soon to be HBO Max), but it was dropped in December 2024 as part of a reorientation away from children's programming. However, old episodes will still be available on HBO Max through 2027.
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sesame Street moves from Max to Netflix with global streaming deal
Netflix has acquired the exclusive worldwide streaming rights to the iconic children's series Sesame Street, following the conclusion of the show's five-year run on HBO Max. The new partnership, announced on Monday, gives Netflix the premiere rights beginning with Season 56, set to launch later this year. The streaming giant will also have access to 90 hours of past episodes and will develop video games based on Sesame Street and its spinoff Sesame Street Mecha Builders. Despite the shift, U.S. audiences will still be able to watch new episodes on PBS stations and PBS Kids digital platforms on the same day of release, maintaining a 50-plus-year collaboration between Sesame Workshop and PBS. In a statement, Sesame Workshop celebrated the new deal as a unique public-private partnership involving Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The organization emphasized the ongoing mission of the show to help children grow 'smarter, stronger, and kinder.' Season 56 will feature a refreshed format, focusing each episode on a single 11-minute story, aiming to enhance character-driven storytelling and humor. A new animated segment titled Tales From 123 will explore the daily lives of beloved characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster within the whimsical apartment building at 123 Sesame Street. Fan-favorite segments including Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck will return, alongside new additions like Cookie Monster's Cookie Cart and Abby's Fairy Garden. Sal Perez and Kay Wilson Stallings return as executive producers, with Halcyon Person joining as head writer. Person previously served in similar roles for Netflix children's series Karma's World and Dee & Friends in Oz. Netflix highlighted the importance of children's programming, noting that family content accounts for 15% of its total viewing hours.
Engadget
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Sesame Street will air on Netflix and PBS simultaneously
PBS, alongside NPR, is facing an unprecedented attempt from the executive branch to cut its federal funding and potentially reduce what it can offer. But, in good news, one of its mainstays will be widely available — at least for the time being. New episodes of Sesame Street are coming to both Netflix and PBS. The 56th season of Sesame Street will be available worldwide on Netflix and on PBS in the US. New episodes will come out the same day on the streamer, PBS Stations and PBS KIDS. "This unique public-private partnership will enable us to bring our research-based curriculum to young children around the world with Netflix's global reach, while ensuring children in communities across the US continue to have free access on public television to the Sesame Street they love," Sesame Workshop stated in a release. The deal also entitles Netflix to 90 hours of previously aired Sesame Street episodes. However, the new releases should look a bit different. Now, each episode will feature an 11-minute story, meant to allow for a deeper dive. There will also be a new animated bit called "Tales From 123," which takes place inside the characters' apartment building. Old segments will also return, like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. N IS FOR NETFLIX! Sesame Street is joining the Netflix family! Brand new episodes — as well as past seasons — will premiere later this year. — Netflix (@netflix) May 19, 2025 HBO has been the home of Sesame Street for the last decade, but didn't renew it's partnership last year. Sesame Stree t fans who want to stick with PBS, though, will likely be happy about the new Netflix deal. With the old arrangement, Sesame Street episodes didn't air on PBS until the entire season had already arrived on HBO.
