Sesame Street’ to Stream on Netflix While Staying True to PBS Roots
Sesame Street Netflix release marks a major shift as the iconic show joins the streaming platform with Season 56 in 2025. Season 56 will debut on the streaming platform with fresh storytelling and returning segments like “Elmo’s World” and “Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck.”
The move comes after Warner Bros. Discovery declined to renew its long-standing deal with the show. Despite the change, Sesame Street will continue its tradition of public broadcasting by airing new episodes on PBS Kids in the U.S. on the same day they launch on Netflix.
New Format, Familiar Faces
According to Sesame Workshop, the forthcoming season will have updated episode formats that focus on a single 11-minute story every episode, allowing for more character-driven content and emotional depth. Favorite characters like Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby will also have new roles and settings.
- On Sesame Street, Cookie Monster will operate his own Cookie Cart.
- Children will be able to appreciate the magical creatures that Abby’s Fairy Garden will introduce.
It is anticipated that these adjustments would preserve the show’s primary educational value while adding additional heart and comedy to each episode.
Broadcasting and Streaming: A Two-Pronged Strategy
Three distinct batches of Sesame Street Season 56 will be made available on Netflix globally. In keeping with its more than 50-year history of public broadcasting, viewers in the United States will still be able to watch it on PBS stations and PBS Kids platforms.
With the help of Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Sesame Workshop highlighted this model as a public-private collaboration that guarantees access to high-quality educational programs for kids from all backgrounds.
What’s Up Next on “Sesame Street”?
With this new partnership, Sesame Street is staying true to its mission while adapting to changing audience trends. With its classroom-like themes and streaming accessibility, the program continues to make kids smarter, stronger, and nicer in an era where technology reigns supreme.
Source: NBC News
