Netflix is expanding its preschool and kids’ series, films and games lineup with new preschool series Young MacDonald, renewals for Trash Track and The Creature Cases, and release dates for Sesame Street, CoComelon Lane and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, among others.
Additionally, Netflix is launching Playground, a new app where kids can play games and explore their favorite characters, from Peppa Pig to Sesame Street. Designed for children ages 8 and under, Netflix Playground, which is included with all memberships, is now available in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, the Philippines and New Zealand. It will be released in the rest of the world on April 28.
“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,” said John Derderian, Netflix Vice President of Animation Series + Kids & Family TV. “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.”
Check out the lineup with Netflix descriptions below.
NEW SERIES:
Young MacDonald – a musical series that follows the optimistic and playful grandson of Old MacDonald and his animal friends as they solve problems, and learn about farm life.
RELEASE DATES:
April 13: My Sesame Street Friends: My Elmo (Season 1)
April 20: CoComelon Lane (Season 7)
April 27: My Sesame Street Friends: My Abby (Season 1)
May 4: Dr. Seuss’s Horton! (Season 2)
May 11: Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs (Season 4)
May 23: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
June 8: Sesame Street (Season 56, Volume 3)
This Summer: Ms. Rachel (Season 3)
Additionally’s Netflix’s animated 3D CGI animated buddy comedy film Swapped premieres May 1. The current slate also includes Mark Rober’s competition series Schooled! and live-action educational show Danny Go!
GAMES:
Playtime With Peppa Pig – Jump into Peppa’s world with a collection of playful activities. Care for guinea pigs, drive the bus, make a smoothie and more.
Sesame Street – Hang out with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar and more beloved puppet pals. Practice matching with memory cards or coordination with connect-the-dots.
Dr. Seuss’s Horton! – Explore vibrant jungle environments that encourage creativity through cause-and-effect play with Horton and friends. Try skateboarding and basketball, too!
Storybots – Have fun with these curious and inquisitive critters through colorful sticker book scenes, jigsaw puzzles and more activities.
Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches – Join Stella Sneetch on interactive adventures through her world, choose shapes to develop pattern recognition and build a one-of-a-kind car.
Bad Dinosaurs – Pick a tiny tyrannosaurus to run on a race track, or jam out with a turntable, keyboard and sound effects to make a fart-filled new song.
Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish – Tap and drag to reveal delightful surprises in the fishes’ living room and kitchen play zones, or soar through the air in a hot air balloon.
Let’s Color – Unleash your creativity with coloring pages featuring your favorite characters.
