Netflix has set the release dates for new episodes of “Sesame Street” and “Ms. Rachel” as it expands its kids’ content offering with renewals for more existing shows, a new series pickup and even the launch of a gaming app, Netflix Playground.
The streamer has renewed “Trash Truck” for a third season, ordered more episodes of “The Creature Cases,” and greenlit new musical series “Young MacDonald,” which follows the optimistic and playful grandson of Old MacDonald and his animal friends as they solve problems, and learn about farm life is being added to our lineup.
Launching Monday in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, the Philippines and New Zealand, and throughout the rest of the world April 28, the Netflix Playground app is designed for children ages 8 and under and is included with all memberships. The app has no ads, in-app purchases or extra fees.
Per Netflix, “Simply download the app to a smartphone or tablet and sign in to your Netflix account to access an ever-growing library of games for kids. Because every activity is instantly playable and available offline, Netflix Playground is the perfect companion for long airplane rides or grocery trips, ensuring the only surprise is how much fun kids have along the way.”
Games include “Playtime With Peppa Pig,” “Sesame Street,” “Dr. Seuss’s Horton!,” “Storybots,” “Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches,” “Bad Dinosaurs,” “Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish” and “Let’s Color.”
See the full list of Netflix’s release dates for the upcoming new episodes of “Ms. Rachel,” “Sesame Street” and more pre-K series below.
April 13: My Sesame Street Friends: My Elmo (Season 1) — Get ready for big giggles with everyone’s favorite furry red friend.
April 20: CoComelon Lane (Season 7) — Celebrate more of life’s big “firsts” with JJ and the crew.
April 27: My Sesame Street Friends: My Abby (Season 1) — Sparkle into spring with magic and rhymes with the local fairy-in-training.
May 4: Dr. Seuss’s Horton! (Season 2) — More “person-is-a-person” adventures in the Jungle of Nool.
May 11: Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs (Season 4) — High-energy builds that make science the star of the show.
May 23: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie — The ultimate a-meow-zing cinematic event makes its Netflix debut in the US.
June 8: Sesame Street (Season 56, Volume 3) — Keep learning and growing with the neighborhood’s most iconic friends.
This Summer: Ms. Rachel (Season 3) — New songs and milestones with the beloved educator and creator.
“We’re building a world where kids can not only watch their favorite stories, they can step inside them and interact with their favorite characters,” Netflix vice president of animation series and kids & family TV John Derderian said. “We’re creating a seamless destination for discovery, learning, and play. Whether it’s reuniting with Hank and the Trash Truck crew for new adventures or making a smoothie with Peppa Pig, watching and playing on Netflix can be the fun and easiest part of every family’s day.”
Watch the trailer for the Netflix Playground app below.
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