SESAME STREET HEADS TO NETFLIX WITH NEW SERIES LAUNCHING LATER THIS YEAR

Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and friends are heading to Netflix with a brand new series of beloved children's series Sesame Street later this year.

The 'reimagined' 56th series will land on the streamer, in addition to 90 hours of previous episodes. Netflix say episodes will now centre on one 11-minute story, allowing for even more character-driven humour and heart.

Netflix explain: "The new season will feature fresh format changes and the return of fan-favourite segments like Elmo’s World and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck.  Expect new ways to play along as Cookie Monster opens his very own Cookie Cart on Sesame Street, and explore Abby’s Fairy Garden, a home to surprising and delightful magical creatures."

These new episodes of the iconic series will be available same day-and-date in the US on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms, bringing critical early learning to children throughout the country for free. 

Sesame Street Season 56 will stream later this year on Netflix.