Netflix Expands Kids' Content With New 'Sesame Street' Film

WHO:

Deadline - Netflix, Sesame Workshop, Rideback

Variety - Netflix, Sesame Workshop

WHAT:

Deadline - Netflix unveiled its preschool and kids slate, which includes a new Gabby’s Dollhouse series and more Sesame Street content.

Variety - Netflix began streaming "Sesame Street" last year.

Deadline - Netflix is developing a new Sesame Street film.

Variety - Netflix announced several family-oriented projects, including a new Sesame Street film and a spinoff of Gabby’s Dollhouse.

Variety - Kids and family content accounted for 15% of Netflix's viewership in the first half of 2026.

WHERE:

Deadline - Netflix's announcement pertains to its content slate.

WHEN:

Variety - The new Sesame Street film is currently in development.

WHY:

Variety - Netflix is expanding its children's slate in response to the significant viewership contribution from kids and family content.

HOW:

Deadline - The new Sesame Street film is being developed in collaboration with Rideback and Sesame Workshop.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 20:59 UTC)

Netflix has announced its upcoming preschool and kids programming slate, featuring a new series of Gabby’s Dollhouse along with additional content from Sesame Street. The streaming giant began offering Sesame Street to its viewers last year, expanding its family-friendly offerings. This new lineup is set to delight young audiences and their families in the near future.

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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 17:59 UTC)

Netflix is developing a new Sesame Street film in collaboration with Rideback and Sesame Workshop, as part of its effort to expand its children's content slate. The announcement also includes several family-oriented projects, such as a spinoff of Gabby’s Dollhouse, reflecting the growing demand for kids and family programming, which accounted for 15% of Netflix's viewership in the first half of 2026. This new Sesame Street film is currently in development, highlighting Netflix's commitment to engaging younger audiences.