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New ‘Sesame Street’ Film In Works, More ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’, ‘Bad Dinosaurs’ In Netflix’s Kids Slate
Netflix has unveiled a new slate of preschool and children’s programming, including a Sesame Street film in development with Rideback and Sesame Workshop. The announcement also extends Netflix’s Sesame Street series deal through Season 62 and expands the popular Gabby’s Dollhouse franchise.
The Sesame Street film has no disclosed plot or release date and would be the franchise’s first feature since 1999. Other additions include Doozie’s Doghouse, Gabby’s Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers, Puppy Pirates, and new episodes of Mecha Builders; Bad Dinosaurs has also been renewed for two more seasons. Three Netflix Playground games are due to launch in late September and October.
In short
- Netflix is developing a new Sesame Street film.
- Sesame Street episodes will continue through Season 62.
- Gabby’s Dollhouse expands with new series and specials.
Explained simply
Sesame Street is a long-running children’s programme created by the non-profit Sesame Workshop, featuring characters such as Elmo and Big Bird. Netflix is a streaming service, and Rideback is a film and television production company; the three organisations are working together on a film, though its story and release date have not been announced.
The wider slate includes programmes linked to Gabby’s Dollhouse, a children’s series about a girl who explores a toy-filled dollhouse, and Bad Dinosaurs, an animated comedy. Netflix also offers games for children through its Netflix Playground app. These projects show how the company is building its children’s offering across shows, films and games.