'Sesame Street' Officially Finds New Home
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Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Apparently, the road now leads through Netflix.
The beloved children's program recently announced that it has found a new home on Netflix after being on HBO and Max since 2016.
"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 Kids] platforms in the US, preserving a 50+ year relationship," Sesame Street announced on social media.
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 @PBSKIDS platforms in the US, preserving a 50+ year relationship.
The support of… pic.twitter.com/B76MxQzrpI — Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) May 19, 2025
"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."
This deal will also allow Netflix to create video games based on Sesame Street.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 29: Leslie Odom Jr. attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 29: Leslie Odom Jr. attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 in New York City.
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This news comes after HBO and Max announced that it will not be renewing its deal with Sesame Street after 2024 due to "prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families."
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