HBO Max Ends 2016 Sesame Street Deal

Sesame Street, the beloved children’s show, is facing a big change. Warner Bros. Discovery has decided not to renew its deal for new episodes on HBO and Max. This marks the end of an era that started in 2016 when HBO became the main place to watch fresh Sesame Street episodes.

Now, the show’s future is up in the air as it looks for a new platform to share original episodes. This change raises questions about how kids and families will access important educational programming. Sesame Street has been a staple of children’s television for years, and where it ends up next could impact how we all watch it.

Even though Warner Bros. Discovery won’t be premiering new episodes, they’ll still have some older seasons available to watch. But, this does mean a big shift in how we’ll be able to watch new episodes of Sesame Street in the future.

The good news is, PBS will still be airing new episodes of Sesame Street. PBS has been the home of Sesame Street since it first started back in 1969. PBS is a non-profit public broadcaster, so that means you can watch educational shows for kids for free.

Even though the way we watch Sesame Street might be changing, the show will still be available to stream. It just won’t be on HBO Max first. This change brings Sesame Street back to its roots on public television, where it all began.

In addition to the show, Sesame Workshop creates lots of other content like books, games, and theme park attractions. All of these other goodies will still be around, even with the changes to where new episodes premiere.

This shift in where we watch Sesame Street shows how the media world is evolving. Streaming services are changing what they focus on, but public television remains an important source for free, educational content for kids. So even with this change, there are still lots of other great shows on PBS Kids to enjoy, like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Arthur, and Odd Squad.

Sesame Street’s move from premium cable back to public television is a big change in children’s television. This iconic show has been teaching kids since 1969, and its impact on early childhood education has been huge.

This change raises important questions about the future of children’s TV and educational programming. But no matter what, the spirit of Sesame Street and its commitment to helping kids learn and grow will continue, no matter where you watch it.