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‘Sesame Street’ Streaming Rights Head to PBS Kids, Netflix

The streaming rights to Sesame Street are going to Netflix and PBS Kids. This news comes after HBO and Max ended their deal in 2024.

“I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and ‘Sesame Street’ has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,” said Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS, said in a statement to press. Episodes will now center on one 11-minute story, a more character-driven approach that mirrors other popular children’s shows like “Bluey.” This upcoming season will also see the return of favorite segments like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. Emmy, Humanitas and NAACP Award nominee Halcyon Person (“Karma’s World,” “Dee & Friends in Oz”) joins Season 56 as head writer.

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