Netflix announced on Monday (19) that the 56th season of “Sesame Street,” along with 90 additional hours of previous episodes, will arrive on the platform later in 2025.
After Warner Bros. Discovery decided not to renew the series, Netflix became the new home of “Sesame Street.” The company stated in a press release that the show will be available on the platform later this year.
“Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and all their friends will now come to Netflix later this year, with a brand-new, refreshed 56th season, along with 90 hours of previous episodes available to viewers around the world.”
The streaming giant confirmed that the new season of “Sesame Street” will feature format changes as well as the return of iconic segments like “Elmo’s World.”
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“In addition, the episodes will now focus on a single 11-minute story, allowing for even more character-driven humor and emotion,” Netflix stated.
The series will continue to air on PBS, the American public broadcaster focused on educational and cultural content.
Netflix celebrated the acquisition as a major win. The company announced the deal with a video of Cookie Monster devouring the Netflix logo, accompanied by the phrase “N is for Netflix.”
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