NETFLIX ANNOUNCES SESAME STREET EXPANSION, NEW SHOWS FROM THE WORLD OF "GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE," "PUPPY PIRATES" AND MORE FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND KIDS

A New Sesame Street Film is in Development, and Netflix Extends its Series Deal to Bring More New Seasons of the Beloved Show to Audiences Around the World

Gabby's Dollhouse Expands with All-New Series Doozie's Doghouse, as Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers Reveals Its Official Title, Release Date and Judges

Parents want to feel good about what their kids are watching and playing - and at Netflix, we're building a place where play, discovery and fun go hand in hand. With a growing slate of preschool and kids titles, Netflix offers families stories and characters little ones love, alongside activities designed to spark imagination, encourage curiosity and keep kids engaged in ways parents can feel great about.

That's why we're expanding beloved worlds kids already love, with brand-new adventures from Gabby's Dollhouse and more Sesame Street on the way. We're also introducing fresh favorites for young audiences, from an all-new series - Puppy Pirates to even more Bad Dinosaurs. Netflix Playground has four new games from the kid favorite worlds of KPop Demon Hunters, Trash Truck, Numberblocks and Danny Go!

"We're curating a slate of favorite-worthy series, films, and games to serve kids at every age and stage of their development. Whether that's spending more time with Gabby and her adorable sister Doozie, meeting the crew of Puppy Pirates for the first time, or growing up alongside more Sesame Street, we're building a place parents can feel good about," said Heather Tilert, Vice President, Animation Series, Kids + Preschool. "A place filled with great stories, beloved characters, and enriching games kids will want to come back to again and again."

Kids and family viewing represented 15% of Netflix's total view hours in H1 2026 and has garnered 106B hours since the beginning of 2023. Whether it's connecting with trusted voices like Sesame Street, Ms. Rachel and Mark Rober's CrunchLabs, following heartfelt adventures in Trash Truck and The Creature Cases, igniting imagination with stories like Swapped, Leo and Gabby's Dollhouse, building problem-solving skills with StoryBots and the upcoming SCHOOLED!, or getting up and moving with Danny Go!, we're building a lineup of films, series and games for preschoolers and kids to entertain, delight and inspire.

New Adventures on the Way

Sesame Street is bringing even more of the neighborhood to Netflix, sending Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and friends on their biggest adventures yet. Netflix is currently in development on a Sesame Street film, with Rideback and Sesame Workshop. On the series side, the deal between Netflix and Sesame Workshop has been extended to keep delivering new seasons of the show through Season 62. Fans can also look forward to Season 57 Volume 4 arriving November 23 and Volumes 5 and 6 coming in 2027, plus the licensed CGI animated series Mecha Builders will arrive on October 26. More details here.

The world of Gabby's Dollhouse is expanding, too. Gabby's sister, Doozie, is set to take center stage in Doozie's Doghouse, a mixed-media companion series premiering November 9, packed with tail-wagging surprises and woof-tastic imaginative play. Then on December 9, Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers debuts with four holiday-themed episodes hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby, as talented young baker-and-maker duos take on whimsical crafting and baking challenges judged by Aidy Bryant, Justin Willman and Melissa Villaseñor. More episodes will follow in 2027. Gabby's Dollhouse Seasons 1-13 have accumulated over 670M views since 2024. Gabby's Dollhouse Season 14 recently debuted at #4 on the Netflix Global Top 10 List and made the top 10 in 63 countries. More details here.

Preschoolers also get a brand-new crew with Puppy Pirates, from creator Matthew Fernandes. Four heroic hounds sail the high seas fetching whatever's been lost - treasure, stuffies, you name it. More details here.

Bad Dinosaurs, from creators Joel Veitch, Alex Mallinson and David Shute, has been renewed for seasons 2 and 3, with eight episodes each, bringing more prehistoric laughs and mischief! Bad Dinosaurs Season 1 spent five weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10 and since its debut 2024, the first season has accumulated nearly 55M views. More details here.

More to Explore on Netflix Playground

Netflix Playground's library keeps growing, with three new games joining the lineup: kids can reunite with Hank and the Trash Truck crew for new adventures in the new mobile game launching on October 27; test their counting skills in Numberblocks: Hide and Seek starting September 29; and more to explore with KPop Demon Hunters: Ready, Set Shine also available on September 29.

Since launching, Netflix Playground has ranked among the Netflix top 10 most-played mobile games every week. Designed for children ages 8 and under, Netflix Playground is a game app included with every Netflix membership - no in-app purchases or extra fees - and every game is instantly playable and available offline. Simply download the app to a smartphone or tablet and sign in to your Netflix account to access an ever-growing library of games for kids - from Peppa Pig to their friends on Sesame Street. The perfect companion for long airplane rides or grocery trips, ensuring the only surprise is how much fun kids have along the way.

Discover What's Next with Playlists, Podcasts and a New Low Stimulation Collection

Netflix just launched a low-stimulation collection, making it easier for parents to find shows and movies with slower pacing, softer visuals, and simple, predictable stories for little kids - including beloved titles like Trash Truck, Puffin Rock and Llama Llama. Visit the collection here.

Also available now, two new Netflix playlists designed to make it even easier for kids and families to find their next favorite watch. The All-Star Preschool Playlist rounds up can't-miss picks for the youngest viewers, while the Ultimate Kids Playlist is packed with favorites for kids ages 5-8. Both are curated collections that auto-play continuous episodes - one ends and the next starts automatically - cutting down on scrolling and title-picking.

And that's not all! Today, an all-new episode of the award-winning podcast Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr. has published, featuring a new story from The Creature Cases to help little ones relax and drift off to sleep, right on the Netflix app. With more than 19 million listens and listen hours to date across podcast platforms and Netflix Jr. YouTube, the series (which is backed by real sleep science) has become a go-to part of bedtime routines.

More About Parental Controls on the Netflix App

Netflix is creating a space parents can feel good about, putting them in the driver's seat with enriching shows and films alongside dedicated safeguards and robust parental controls. Parents can curate viewing to fit their family's needs with individual kids profiles featuring age-appropriate content, customizable maturity settings, title-level blocking, profile lock PINs to keep grown-up profiles for grown-ups, viewing history and activity tools, and the option to disable features like autoplay at any time.

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THE SESAME STREET NEIGHBORHOOD IS GETTING EVEN BIGGER

A NEW SESAME STREET FILM IS IN DEVELOPMENT, AND NETFLIX EXTENDS ITS SERIES DEAL TO BRING MORE NEW SEASONS OF THE BELOVED SHOW TO AUDIENCES AROUND THE WORLD

For over 55 years, Sesame Street has been a beloved staple of children's storytelling, sparking curiosity, fueling imaginations, and helping children everywhere learn and grow. Today, Netflix and Sesame Workshop announced a new chapter in their collaboration, bringing families around the world more of what they love from the iconic neighborhood - including brand new episodes of the show alongside a Sesame Street feature, now in development, officially sending Elmo, Cookie Monster, and the whole neighborhood on their biggest adventure yet.

In a competitive bidding situation, Netflix has secured the feature film rights to Sesame Street, and the film is currently in development, with Rideback and Sesame Workshop set to produce.

On the series side, the deal between Netflix and Sesame Workshop has been extended to keep delivering new seasons of the show through Season 62.

While fans wait, they can enjoy all new episodes with Season 57 Volume 4 releasing on November 23, 2026 and Volumes 5 and 6 coming in 2027. These new episodes of the iconic series will be available day-and-date in the U.S. on PBS stations, and streaming on PBS KIDS digital platforms, bringing critical early learning to children throughout the U.S. for free. Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, with Sal Perez serving as executive producer.

Additional information:

· Netflix is continuing its commitment to for seasons of Sesame Street to be available day-and-date on PBS KIDS in support of Sesame Workshop's 55+ year legacy of using the power of public television to bring critical early learning to children across the U.S. for free.

· Kids can now interact with their favorite Sesame Street characters on the Netflix Playground game app, bringing the entire Sesame ecosystem to Netflix across various formats: films, series, and games.

· Netflix has also licensed the CGI animated series, Mecha Builders , featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby as robot heroes-in-training using their STEM superpowers to solve wacky, larger-than-life problems. The show will be available on Netflix October 26, 2026.

· These titles will join other titles in the official Sesame Street collection featuring more than 100 beloved episodes and specials from the library alongside the latest Season 56 episodes, giving families even more ways to enjoy their favorite friends from Sesame Street.

· Kids and Family viewing represents 15% of Netflix's total viewing. Whether it's connecting with voices like Sesame Street , Ms. Rachel and Mark Rober's CrunchLabs , following heartfelt adventures in Trash Truck and The Creature Cases , igniting imagination with stories like Swapped , Leo and Gabby's Dollhouse , building problem-solving skills with StoryBots and the upcoming SCHOOLED! , or getting up and moving with Danny Go! , we've built a space where kids can watch, play, and learn.

· Netflix is creating a space parents can feel good about, putting them in the driver's seat with dedicated safeguards and robust parental controls . Parents can curate viewing to fit their family's needs with individual kids profiles featuring age-appropriate content, customizable maturity settings, title-level blocking, profile lock PINs to keep grown-up profiles for grown-ups, viewing history and activity tools, and the option to disable features like autoplay at any time.

About Sesame Workshop:

Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 190 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more at www.sesame.org and follow Sesame Workshop on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Threads , and X .

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GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE WORLD EXPANDS WITH ALL NEW SERIES, DOOZIE'S DOGHOUSE

Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers reveals its official title, release date and judges, bringing more baking and crafting fun to Gabby's world.

The magical world of Gabby's Dollhouse is expanding with two brand-new series, proving there's always room for more friends (and more glitter) in the dollhouse. First up: Doozie's Doghouse , a mixed-media companion series from the creators of Gabby's Dollhouse itself, following Doozie and her best pup Puggie through tail-wagging, woof-tastic adventures. Also, Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers , a competition series hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner (in character as Gabby!) pairs talented young baker-and-maker duos for whimsical baking and crafting challenges inspired by Gabby's world - with a surprise crossover appearance from Doozie too!

A consistent Netflix favorite, Gabby's Dollhouse continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Season 14 debuted on the Netflix Global top 10 this week and seasons 1-13 have spent 12 weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10, ranked in the Top 10 across 70 countries, and accumulated more than 670 million views since 2024.

· Today, Netflix announced Doozie's Doghouse , a new preschool series premiering November 9.

· Premiere Date: November 9, 2026

· Synopsis: Doozie is pinching into her very own Doghouse for some puppy-riffic adventures with her best pup Puggie and all her Doozie Dogs. From the creators of DreamWorks Animation's hit series Gabby's Dollhouse , Doozie's Doghouse is a mixed-media companion series that continues the fun with tail-wagging surprises, woof-tastic unboxings, and imaginative play. Creativity is limitless in Doozie's Doghouse !

· Creators/EPs: Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey

· Format: 7 episodes x 22 minutes

· Voice Cast: Celestina Harris ("Doozie"), Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez ("Puggie Paws"), Aaliyah Butler ("CreamPup"), Blake Kennedy ("PixiePup"), Donovan Patton ("Crouton Breadington"), Alan Trinca ("GamePup"), Kimiko Glenn ("Seaquin the SeaPup"), Darius Marquis Johnson ("Swaggy Waggy"), Kari Wahlgren ("DreamPup"), Arthur Waite ("BoxPup")

Laila Lockhart Kraner hosts as Gabby, with four holiday-themed episodes arriving December 9 and more episodes to follow in 2027. Guest judges include Aidy Bryant, Justin Willman and Melissa Villaseñor.

· Today, Netflix announced the Untitled Gabby's Dollhouse Competition will be titled Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers , announced that the holiday special will premiere December 9 with additional episodes to follow in 2027, and revealed the guest judges.

· Logline: Inspired by the beloved global animated hit Gabby's Dollhouse , the show follows talented young baker-and-maker duos as they compete in whimsical baking and crafting challenges that bring the creativity of the Dollhouse to life, one challenge at a time. The new reality competition series for the whole family comes from DreamWorks Animation and B17 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher will serve as Executive Producers. Claire Kosloff will serve as Executive Producer and Showrunner.

· Host: Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby

· Episodes 1-4 Judges: Aidy Bryant and Justin Willman (holiday-themed, December 9 2026)

· Episodes 5-10 Judges: Justin Willman and Melissa Villaseñor (2027)

· Executive Producer and Showrunner: Claire Kosloff

· Executive Producers: Rhett Bachner, Brien Meagher, Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey

· Studios : Dreamworks Television and B17 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television.

· Release: Four holiday-themed episodes will arrive December 9, along with six new episodes in 2027.

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ANCHORS AWAY! THE PUPPY PIRATES ARE SETTING SAIL ON NETFLIX WITH A NEW ANIMATED SERIES

· Today, Netflix announced a new preschool series Puppy Pirates .

· Logline: Did someone take your treasure? Have you lost your loot? Has the dreaded Captain Claw stolen your beloved stuffy? Then call the Puppy Pirates! Four heroic hounds with a nose for adventure, these plucky pups sail the high seas, fetching what you love the most.

· Creator: Matthew Fernandes

· Executive Producers: David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, and Jon Rutherford for Boat Rocker Studios; Matthew Fernandes and Tammy Semen for Industrial Brothers

· Co-Executive Producer and Executive Story Editor: Max Beaudry

· Creative Producer: Kayla McNally

· Supervising Producer: Anna Keenan, Genna du Plessis

· Producer: Erica Newman

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BAD DINOSAURS IS BACK FOR TWO MORE SEASONS

· Today, Netflix announced the prehistoric comedy Bad Dinosaurs is renewed for back-to-back Seasons 2 and 3.

· Bad Dinosaurs Season 1 spent five weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10 list and reached the Top 10 in 67 countries. Since its debut in March 2024 the first season has accumulated nearly 55M views.

· Logline: Netflix's fan favourite family of dysfunctional T-Rexes return for two brand new hilarious adventures in their pre-historic world.

· Production Company: Snafu Pictures

· Creators: Joel Veitch, Alex Mallinson and David Shute

· Lead Producer: Paul Schleicher

· Head Writer: Natt Tapley

· Animation Studio: Able & Baker

· Format: 8 episodes x 21 minutes per season

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