Netflix expands kids slate with new major projects

Netflix is expanding its kids and family entertainment lineup with several new projects, including a new Sesame Street movie, a Gabby’s Dollhouse spinoff and a video game based on KPop Demon Hunters.

The announcements come as Netflix continues to strengthen its focus on children’s entertainment. Kids’ programming accounted for around 15% of the streaming platform’s total viewership during the first half of 2026. With a large young audience already watching its content, Netflix is now adding more movies, shows and games designed for children and families.

One of the biggest upcoming projects is a new Sesame Street movie that will be released on Netflix. The film is part of the streaming service’s expanded partnership with Sesame Workshop, the organization behind the long-running children’s franchise.

Sesame Street has been entertaining and educating young audiences for generations, featuring familiar characters, songs and lessons for children. The new movie is expected to introduce the beloved franchise to a new generation while giving Netflix another major family-friendly title for its growing library.

Netflix is also expanding the world of Gabby’s Dollhouse with a new spinoff. The animated franchise has become an established part of Netflix’s children’s programming, attracting young viewers with its colorful characters, adventures and playful stories.

The upcoming spinoff will give the franchise another way to connect with younger audiences. While details about the new series remain limited, the project is expected to build on the existing world of Gabby’s Dollhouse and introduce more stories and characters for its young fanbase.

Another major announcement is a new game based on KPop Demon Hunters. The animated musical has become one of Netflix’s biggest entertainment successes, attracting a large international audience and building a strong fanbase around its characters and music.

The upcoming game will allow fans to interact with the world of KPop Demon Hunters in a different way. Players will be able to spend more time with the fictional group Huntr/x and explore elements of the franchise beyond the original movie and its soundtrack.

KPop Demon Hunters has continued to grow into a wider entertainment franchise following the success of the film. Its music has gained major attention, while Netflix has also explored merchandise and live experiences connected to the property.

The new game is another step in Netflix’s growing gaming strategy. The company has increasingly used games to give subscribers additional ways to experience popular Netflix stories and characters. Instead of limiting successful properties to movies and television series, Netflix is looking at ways to expand them across different forms of entertainment.

The KPop Demon Hunters franchise is also set to continue with a sequel. Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have confirmed plans for another film, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to lead the follow-up project.

The latest announcements highlight Netflix’s continued investment in family entertainment and its efforts to expand successful franchises across multiple platforms. Sesame Street, Gabby’s Dollhouse and KPop Demon Hunters each represent a different part of the company’s strategy, covering film, animation and gaming.

With more family-focused projects in development, Netflix is aiming to give younger viewers and their families more reasons to stay engaged with its platform. The combination of established children’s brands and successful new franchises could also help the streamer create entertainment experiences that extend beyond traditional streaming.