Elmo is getting a movie. Netflix announced a new Sesame Street film on September 24, and that is only the beginning of a surprisingly packed slate for kids. There are two new shows from the Gabby’s Dollhouse world, a crew of puppy pirates, more dinosaurs and new games, too.
Here are the actual dates parents can put on the calendar—and what still has no release date.
A new Sesame Street film is in development
Netflix says it is developing a Sesame Street film with Sesame Workshop and Rideback. Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby are among the familiar faces the company mentions, though it has not announced a plot, cast or release date for the movie. It is a development announcement, so do not plan movie night just yet.
The series deal also extends through Season 62. Season 57 Volume 4 arrives November 23; Volumes 5 and 6 are slated for 2027. The animated Sesame Street Mecha Builders comes to Netflix October 26.
Gabby’s Dollhouse gets two new shows
Gabby’s sister Doozie leads Doozie’s Doghouse, a new mixed-media companion series premiering November 9. If your house has already been taken over by Gabby, apparently there is room for a doghouse, too.
On December 9, Gabby’s Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers debuts with four holiday episodes. Laila Lockhart Kraner hosts as Gabby while pairs of young makers and bakers compete in craft and baking challenges. Aidy Bryant, Justin Willman and Melissa Villaseñor judge; Netflix says more episodes will follow in 2027.
Puppy Pirates and Bad Dinosaurs are coming
Puppy Pirates is a new series from Matthew Fernandes about four dogs who sail off to retrieve lost treasures and beloved stuffies. Netflix has announced the show but has not given it a premiere date.
Bad Dinosaurs has been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3, with eight episodes in each season. Premiere dates were not included in the announcement.
Three Netflix Playground games have dates
- Numberblocks: Hide and Seek — September 29.
- KPop Demon Hunters: Ready, Set Shine — September 29.
- A new Trash Truck game — October 27.
Netflix says Playground is included with a membership, works offline, and has no in-app purchases. It is designed for children eight and under.
There is also a calmer way to browse
Netflix has launched a low-stimulation collection featuring slower-paced choices such as Trash Truck, Puffin Rock and Llama Llama. Its All-Star Preschool and Ultimate Kids playlists are available now, and a new The Creature Cases episode of Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr. is out as well.
The movie is the biggest surprise here, but the useful bit for families is the schedule: October 26 for Mecha Builders, November 9 for Doozie, November 23 for more Sesame Street, and December 9 for Gabby’s baking and crafting show. The film and Puppy Pirates still need premiere dates.
See Netflix’s full announcement for the complete lineup.
