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Netflix Wins ‘Sesame Street’ Movie Rights

Netflix has won the rights to produce a Sesame Street movie after a year-long bidding war. The project moves to the streamer from Warner Bros. This acquisition expands Netflix's partnership with Sesame Workshop.

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Netflix officially acquired the feature film rights after competing against other studios.

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  1. Netflix Secures Sesame Street Feature Film Rights

    Netflix has won the rights to produce a Sesame Street movie after a year-long bidding war. The project moves to the streamer from Warner Bros. This acquisition expands Netflix's partnership with Sesame Workshop.

    What's confirmed:

    • Netflix won the movie rights to Sesame Street after a bidding war.
    • The project is moving from Warner Bros. to Netflix.
    • The bidding process for the rights lasted one year.
    • Universal was a competitor in the bidding war.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Netflix may invite The Daniels to direct the movie.
    • The Daniels were in talks to direct the project.
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