'Sesame Street' Streaming Rights Head to PBS Kids, Netflix

The next era of "Sesame Street" streaming rights are here, with the beloved kids series heading to PBS Kids and Netflix. "Sesame Street," which airs linearly on PBS, will begin streaming on PBS Kids and Netflix later this year as part of a new deal inked with the kids TV series. The news comes months after HBO and Max opted not to renew their deal, which saw new episodes head to HBO before airing on PBS. The deal had been in place since 2016, but came to an end in 2024 as part of a strategy shift for Max as the streamer focuses more on adult and family programming. The "Sesame . . .