After the next season, Max will no longer be the place to watch new episodes of the beloved children's show. sesame street first, The Hollywood Reporter information. Platform owner Warner Bros. Discovery has decided not to renew its HBO and Max deal with producer Sesame Workshop, meaning new episodes of the series will have to find a new home.
sesame street is one of several kids' shows on Max, but I find that other streaming services like Disney Plus, Netflix, and even YouTube Kids have more content for parents to play with their kids. According THRending your agreement for new sesame street The episodes are part of a shift in strategy to focus on general adult and family content, such as the upcoming Harry Potter series due in 2026.
The company will continue airing current episodes through 2027. Last year, Sesame Workshop executive Kay Wilson Stalling said The Hollywood Reporter that the upcoming season 56 (season 55 will be available on Max starting next month) would be a “reimagining” of the show with longer narrative segments and more sophisticated stories.