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 fromGabby’s Dollhouseand moreSesame Streeton the way. We’re also introducing fresh favorites for young audiences, from an all-new series –Puppy Piratesto even moreBad Dinosaurs. Netflix Playground has four new games from the kid favorite worlds ofKPop Demon Hunters,Trash Truck, NumberblocksandDanny 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 ofPuppy Piratesfor the first time, orgrowing up alongside moreSesame Street, we’re building a place parents can feel good about,” saidHeather 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 likeSesame Street,Ms. RachelandMark Rober’s CrunchLabs,following heartfelt adventures inTrash TruckandThe Creature Cases,igniting imagination with stories likeSwapped,LeoandGabby’s Dollhouse,building problem-solving skills withStoryBotsand the upcomingSCHOOLED!, or getting up and moving withDanny Go!, we’re building a lineup of films, series and games for preschoolers and kids to entertain, delight and inspire.
Sesame Streetis 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 aSesame Streetfilm,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 arrivingNovember 23and Volumes 5 and 6 coming in 2027, plus the licensed CGI animated seriesMecha Builderswill arrive onOctober 26. More detailshere.
The world ofGabby’s Dollhouseis expanding, too. Gabby’s sister, Doozie, is set to take center stage inDoozie’s Doghouse, a mixed-media companion series premieringNovember 9, packed with tail-wagging surprises and woof-tastic imaginative play. Then onDecember 9,Gabby’s Dollhouse: Makers and Bakersdebuts with four holiday-themed episodes hosted byLaila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby, as talented young baker-and-maker duos take on whimsical crafting and baking challenges judged byAidy Bryant, Justin WillmanandMelissa Villaseñor. More episodes will follow in 2027.Gabby’s DollhouseSeasons 1-13 have accumulated over 670M views since 2024. Gabby’s Dollhouse Season 14 recently debuted at#4 on the Netflix Global Top 10 Listand made the top 10 in 63 countries. More detailshere.
Preschoolers also get a brand-new crew withPuppy Pirates,from creator Matthew Fernandes. Four heroic hounds sail the high seas fetching whatever’s been lost — treasure, stuffies, you name it. More detailshere.
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 DinosaursSeason 1 spent five weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10 and since its debut 2024, the first season has accumulated nearly 55M views. More detailshere.
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 theTrash Truckcrew for new adventures in the new mobile game launching on October 27; test their counting skills inNumberblocks: Hide and Seekstarting September 29; and more to explore withKPop Demon Hunters: Ready, Set Shinealso 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 likeTrash Truck,Puffin RockandLlama Llama. Visit the collectionhere.
Also available now, two new Netflix playlists designed to make it even easier for kids and families to find their next favorite watch. TheAll-Star Preschool Playlistrounds up can’t-miss picks for the youngest viewers, while theUltimate Kids Playlistis 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! This week, an all-new episode of the award-winning podcastBedtime 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 acrosspodcast platformsandNetflix 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 robustparental 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 likeautoplayat any time.
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