After more than half a century of learning, growing and playing along with children across the country and around the world, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and all their friends are coming to Netflix later this year, with Sesame Street’s all-new, reimagined 56th season — plus 90 hours of previous episodes — available to audiences worldwide.
The new season will feature format changes and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck. Expect new ways to play along as Cookie Monster opens his very own Cookie Cart on Sesame Street, and explore Abby’s Fairy Garden, a home to surprising and delightful magical creatures. Episodes will now center on one 11-minute story, allowing for even more character-driven humor and heart.
Season 56 will also incorporate fresh animation overlays that highlight music, action, humor and important story moments, while effects like wand sparkles, bubbles and confetti add a touch of surprising visual magic. Youngsters will also be introduced to a new animated segment, Tales from 123, that takes viewers inside the most famous apartment building in the world where they can discover the wacky and whimsical building that Elmo, Cookie Monster and friends call home.
Season 56 will be released in three batches. Netflix has exclusive worldwide premiere rights. Additionally, the streamer-studio has acquired the rights to develop video games for both Sesame Street and the animated spin-off Mecha Builders.
Continuing Sesame Street‘s 50-plus-year legacy, Season 56 episodes will be available same day-and-date in the U.S. on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms, bringing critical early learning to children throughout the country for free.
“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 & CEO, PBS. “We’re proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.”
Sara DeWitt, SVP & General Manager, PBS KIDS, added, “This announcement continues to build on PBS’ and Sesame Workshop’s more than 50-year history of bringing critical early learning opportunities to families nationwide. Public media is essential, and we know from years of research that providing new, high-quality content to children across the country for free helps prepare them for success in school and life.”
Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, with Sal Perez and Kay Wilson Stallings serving as executive producers; Emmy, Humanitas and NAACP Award nominee Halcyon Person (Karma’s World, Dee & Friends in Oz) joins as head writer.
“This unique public-private partnership ensures children in communities across the U.S. continue to have free access on PBS KIDS to the Sesame Street they love,” said Sherrie Westin, CEO, Sesame Workshop. “This combined support advances our mission and ensures we can help all children — everywhere — grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Kids & Family viewing represents 15% of Netflix’s total viewing, driven by popular series such as Ms. Rachel, Gabby’s Dollhouse, CoComelon Lane, Blippi and Hot Wheels Let’s Race or feature-length originals like The Sea Beast and Leo.
N IS FOR NETFLIX!
Sesame Street is joining the Netflix family! Brand new episodes — as well as past seasons — will premiere later this year. pic.twitter.com/SMEqHm29a2
— Netflix (@netflix) May 19, 2025
Win ‘The Art and Making of Arcane’! 
