Sesame Street is expanding into new media in Japan and beyond: its music catalog began streaming in Japan on June 30, 2026, and a new 3D adventure game for preschoolers launches October 9, 2026.
Sesame Street is moving into new formats. On June 30, 2026, Sesame Workshop and Universal Music LLC's VMG division began distributing roughly 1,200 songs from over 100 albums on major music streaming services in Japan. The first release includes many classic songs, with more planned over time. This is the first time the show's music catalog has been available on streaming platforms in Japan.
In gaming, Outright Games announced Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, a 3D narrative adventure for up to two players. Players create a new resident of Sesame Street, customize their character, and help prepare for a neighborhood festival alongside Elmo, Grover, Bert, and Ernie. The game is designed for preschoolers with intuitive controls and a pressure-free story. It launches October 9 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.
The two announcements are separate but point to the same direction: Sesame Street is broadening how its content reaches audiences, from music streaming in Japan to a new interactive game for young children. No other Sesame Street projects have been announced in these stories.
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Sesame Workshop, in partnership with Universal Music LLC's VMG division, began distributing approximately 1,200 Sesame Street songs from over 100 albums on major music streaming services in Japan on June 30. The first release includes numerous classic songs, with more to be added over time.
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