Overview

• Netflix will globally premiere Sesame Street's reimagined Season 56, marking a new distribution era for the series after Warner Bros. Discovery ended its HBO/Max deal in 2024.
• Episodes will also air on PBS stations and PBS Kids digital platforms in the U.S. on the same day, ensuring continued free access to public television audiences.
• Season 56 introduces a new format with single 11-minute storylines, an animated 'Tales From 123' segment, and the return of beloved pieces like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck.
• Netflix gains rights to 90 hours of archival Sesame Street episodes and plans to develop video games for the franchise, expanding its presence in children's entertainment.
• The deal represents a public-private partnership between Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, supporting Sesame Workshop's mission to deliver research-based educational content globally.