"Netflix Secures Sesame Street for New Episodes Post-HBO Max Deal"

Fans of the iconic children's show, *Sesame Street*, can rejoice as the beloved series, which has been enchanting audiences since 1969, is set to continue its legacy with new streaming deals. After HBO and Max opted not to renew their longstanding agreement at the end of 2024, *Sesame Street* will now be available on Netflix and PBS. This exciting move ensures that the educational and entertaining content remains accessible to families worldwide.

New episodes of *Sesame Street* will be accessible on Netflix globally, alongside a comprehensive catalog of past episodes. Simultaneously, these new episodes will premiere on their air day on both PBS stations and the PBS Kids platform in the US, maintaining the show's over 50-year relationship with PBS. This strategic partnership not only broadens the reach of *Sesame Street* but also introduces innovative opportunities, including the development of video games inspired by the show and its spinoff, *Sesame Street Mecha Builders*, as Netflix expands its gaming offerings.

The announcement of this new deal was shared enthusiastically by *Sesame Street* via their social media channels on May 19, 2025. In their statement, the Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the series, highlighted the significance of this public-private collaboration with Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This partnership aims to empower children globally to grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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.

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— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) May 19, 2025

As *Sesame Street* embarks on its 56th season, it will introduce some structural changes to its format. Each episode will now feature an 11-minute story segment, drawing inspiration from other successful character-driven children's shows like *Bluey*. However, the show will not stray too far from its roots, with the return of beloved segments such as *Elmo's World* and *Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck*, ensuring a blend of the new and the cherished.

*Sesame Street* first aired in November 1969 and joined the PBS network in the 1970s, quickly establishing itself as a cultural touchstone. In 2015, HBO and Max entered into a $35 million deal to produce new episodes, a partnership that concluded in late 2024. Although HBO and Max are scaling back on children's programming due to subscriber preferences, the *Sesame Street* library will remain available on their platforms until 2027, albeit without the continuation of new episode production.