Adored by fans from many generations, “Sesame Street” is shaking things up as it jumps off traditional TV screens and marches into the digital age by partnering with streaming giant Netflix.
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American families can now find their favorite childhood icons like Big Bird and Elmo in a new home.
“Sesame Street” has secured a significant deal to bring both new episodes and its extensive library to Netflix.
The announcement was made on May 19, 2025, marking a major step in the show’s strategy to reach wider audiences.
The deal includes the rights to the 56th season and access to 90 hours of past episodes for Netflix viewers worldwide.
With this move, “Sesame Street” ensures that its cherished characters will continue to inspire and educate young minds on both digital and traditional platforms.
New episodes will be available on the same day on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms in the U.S., maintaining an exclusive collaboration with public broadcasting.
This balance respects the needs of both conventional and streaming audiences.
“Netflix announced a deal with Sesame Workshop, granting the streamer exclusive worldwide premiere rights to ‘Sesame Street,’ starting with Season 56 later this year,” Variety reports.
Upholding its educational essence, the 56th season will introduce a reimagined format, shifting to a single 11-minute story per episode with a focus on character-driven humor.
New animated segments will include beloved features like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck, appealing to both nostalgic parents and today’s young viewers.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s recent decision not to renew its agreement with “Sesame Street” paved the way for Netflix to swoop in, seeking to capitalize on its global audience.
As streaming platforms continue to grow, with the market reaching $297.4 billion in revenue, Netflix benefits from expanding its family-friendly content.
“Sesame Workshop expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting the unique public-private collaboration with Netflix and PBS to continue supporting children’s development,” Variety reports further.
Netflix has picked up the rights to ‘Sesame Street’.
All new seasons and former episodes will be streaming on Netflix later this year.
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Despite the changing landscape of media consumption, “Sesame Street” remains committed to its mission of educating children and supporting their development.
The collaborative effort between Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting exemplifies how public-private partnerships can thrive, ensuring that educational content isn’t relegated to the sidelines in today’s digital world.
As this iconic children’s program embarks on a new chapter, one can only hope that its foundational values remain unchanged, continuing to shape young minds for generations to come.
