We’re still not sure how we feel about “Sesame Street” getting picked up by Netflix. The PBS perennial had previously been hosted by HBO, which was the first time in the franchise’s history it was housed on a pay-for service.
There was a time when “Sesame Street” was an important teaching tool for children across the world. Of course, this was before the advent of smartphones and even internet in every home, but it’s cultural impact should never be ignored.
The series has a new home at Netflix, and the streaming giant released a trailer for the upcoming season.
“Season 56 reimagines Sesame Street, inviting children into the action and bringing them hand-in-hand through high-stakes stories, powerful learning moments, and laugh-out-loud surprises,” exec producer Sal Perez said. “And, as always, Sesame Street’s curriculum is designed to meet children’s most pressing needs — so our focus this season is on kindness and compassion, something we can all use more of today.”
Each episode will feature interactive, immersive, and visually engaging 11-minute stories that put young viewers at the center of the action. Episodes will drop in three volumes and the feature guest appearance in the first volume is professional race car driver and NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace. Throughout the season, Sesame Street friends will explore compassion, kindness, and social problem-solving in ways little ones can relate to — whether it’s learning to take turns, cheering up a friend, or finding ways to solve problems together.
Episodes will air on PBS Kids and Netflix same day, following a distribution agreement between Netflix and Sesame Workshop, briniging classic and new episodes to the streaming service.
“Sesame Street” premieres on November 10th, 2025 on Netflix.
