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๐ŸŽง Netflix, Disney+ & YouTube: The Fight to Babysit Your Kids

‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Ms. Rachel’ are just the start. What’s next

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Netflix just picked up Sesame Street, but this isnโ€™t just about Elmo. Itโ€™s a calculated move in the high-stakes fight for kidsโ€™ attention โ€” and future subscribers. Elaine Low, Natalie Jarvey and Sean McNulty dig into why streamers like Netflix and Disney+ are doubling down on branded kids content while others quietly exit, and why Paramount+ has untapped potential. From Miss Rachel to Bluey to Gabbyโ€™s Dollhouse, Paw Patrol to PBS, this episode unpacks how the battle for the youngest viewers is reshaping strategy โ€” and why it matters more than you think.

Also: final thoughts on Final Destination, and a few bold and likely-to-be-regretted weekend movie plans, including some Lilo and Stitch side-eye.

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