Here’s some good news for PBS Kids for a change. The pubcaster has announced that it will debut the eighth season of Daniel Tiger’s Neighhood in 2026. Produced by Fred Rogers Productions, the new season will include two half-hour specials, one introducing Daniel’s cousin, who is adopted, and another showcasing New Year’s Eve traditions in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
The upcoming season will also address relatable themes for preschoolers and their parents, including adoption, managing morning and nighttime routines, cleaning up, patience, and more. It will also revisit its classic “grown-ups come back” parenting strategy with new stories and present a new strategy based on the classic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood song, “Let’s Think of Something to Do While We’re Waiting.”
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and its helpful, singable strategies have resonated with families since the series first launched in 2012, and it continues to be a favorite today,” said Ellen Doherty, CCO of Fred Rogers Productions. “We’re excited to provide a new season of quality content that includes valuable life lessons while furthering the legacy of Fred Rogers with fresh stories, characters, and adventures.”
Fred Rogers Productions will also produce new Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood games for the free PBS KIDS Games app and pbskids.org in tandem with Season 8. The company will work to enhance the accessibility of its popular existing games so that even more children can play and benefit from them. Additionally, Fred Rogers Productions will host several webinars to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the game development for the series in an effort to continue to grow and serve the community of developers who are new to creating educational games for children.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is produced by Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Media Group and animated by award-winning animation studio, Brown Bag Films. Executive producers are Angela C. Santomero, creator of the series; Ellen Doherty, chief creative officer at Fred Rogers Productions; and Vince Commisso, president & CEO, 9 Story Media Group. Supervising Producers are Chris Loggins (Fred Rogers Productions) and Coral Schoug (Brown Bag Films). 9 Story Brands holds worldwide licensing and distribution rights for the series.
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