Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Elmo are bringing all their friends to Netflix for a new feature film! After a heated bidding war, the streaming giant has won the rights to distribute a film based on the long-running and iconic children’s educational television show. Rideback, the company behind Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch and Aladdin movies, will produce the project. Rideback already works with the Sesame Workshop on the core show, so it makes sense that it was able to get its paws on the property ahead of anyone else. The Sesame Street Movie has been a point of contention for about a year, with multiple studios interested in hosting the upcoming adaptation, including Netflix, Universal, and Warner Bros.
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This year, Netflix will stream Sesame Street’s all-new, reimagined 56th season — plus 90 hours of previous episodes — worldwide. The official description from Netflix reads, “The new season will feature fresh 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. Additionally, episodes will now center on one 11-minute story, allowing for even more character-driven humor and heart.”
The new season of Sesame Street comes to Netflix
The upcoming reimagined 56th season on Netflix will include the following format changes and segment additions:
The return of fan-favorite episodes of Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck.
New ways to play along. Cookie Monster opens his very own Cookie Cart on Sesame Street. Will there be cookie chaos or a sweet treat with every adventure? Abby’s Fairy Garden is home to surprising and delightful magical creatures. What could possibly go wrong when Abby helps care for them?
To-camera moments. The characters speak directly to the viewers and invite them into the action—capturing emotions and interactions.
Animation overlays that highlight music, action, humor, and important story moments while adding visual excitement. Visual effects like wand sparkles, bubbles, and confetti will add a touch of anything-can-happen magic to the storytelling.
One 11-minute story. The longer format provides the opportunity to tell stories with even more character-driven humor and heart.
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.
Netflix’s Sesame Street Movie does not have any filmmakers attached at this time.
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