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New Sesame Street No Longer on HBO and Max As Deal Expires

Consequence of Sound
Story by Paolo Ragusa
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Sesame Street's deal with HBO Max expires, leaving the beloved children's franchise searching for a new streaming home.
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  • After 5 years, Sesame Workshop's lucrative deal with HBO Max has ended, meaning the new Sesame Street content will no longer be available on the platform.
  • Industry insiders speculate that Sesame Street's massive fanbase and valuable IP will spark a bidding war, with streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, and Paramount+ vying for the rights.
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Paolo Ragusa, Sesame Workshop, HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, Sesame Street
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