Get ready for more adventures on 123 Sesame Street! Sesame Street Season 57 premieres November 23, 2026, giving families a new batch of episodes featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and their beloved friends.
The trailer debuted exclusively via Parents and the November launch arrives just in time for Thanksgiving week, making it a timely option for families looking for entertaining, educational programming during the holiday season.
The revamped format continues to bring children directly into the action through interactive stories and playful adventures. Each main story runs approximately 11 minutes, helping young viewers stay engaged while exploring age-appropriate lessons.
Celebrity Guests and Season 57’s Educational Curriculum
Season 57 welcomes a star-studded lineup, including Zara Larsson, Post Malone, Tyler James Williams and Michelle Buteau. These celebrity appearances add musical moments and fresh energy to the familiar Sesame Street neighborhood.
Beyond the entertainment, the season focuses on kindness, compassion and social problem-solving. According to Sesame Workshop’s official curriculum, the show aims to help children develop “a compassionate mindset and build social problem-solving skills.”
Episodes explore relatable childhood experiences, including jealousy, sadness and feeling excluded. Through stories such as Elmo’s Treasure Hunt and Elmo’s Game Night, children can learn to share, apologize, consider others’ feelings and manage difficult emotions.
Parents can reinforce these lessons by talking with children after episodes and asking how they might help a friend who feels left out. These conversations can turn screen time into opportunities to practice empathy and emotional awareness.
Sesame Street’s Netflix Partnership and Upcoming Projects
Season 57 is part of a broader expansion of the Sesame Street franchise. Netflix and Sesame Workshop are continuing their partnership, bringing new seasons to streaming audiences while keeping episodes available through PBS KIDS in the United States.
Netflix is also moving forward with a new Sesame Street movie in partnership with production company Rideback and Sesame Workshop. The project promises to extend the beloved children’s brand beyond its traditional television format, although further details about the film’s cast and release date have not been confirmed.
Families can also look forward to more ways to experience the franchise through digital content and related programming. With its combination of familiar characters, celebrity appearances and practical social-emotional lessons, Sesame Street Season 57 aims to make learning about feelings and friendships fun for a new generation of children.
