Sesame Street Ends Deal With HBO and Max, Seeks New Streaming Partner

Warner Bros. Discovery shifts focus away from children's programming, leaving the iconic show to find a new home for its upcoming seasons.

Warner Bros. Discovery has decided not to renew its agreement with Sesame Workshop for new episodes of Sesame Street, ending the show's run on HBO and Max after Season 55.
Episodes from Sesame Street's extensive library will remain available on Max through 2027 under a separate licensing deal.
Sesame Workshop plans to reimagine the show for its 56th season, introducing longer narrative segments and a new animated series called Tales From 123.
The decision aligns with Max's strategic pivot toward adult and family programming, reducing its investment in children's content.
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Apple TV+, and Prime Video are speculated to be potential new homes for Sesame Street, though no deals have been announced yet.