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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