Miley Cyrus Joins ‘Sesame Street’ as Netflix Drops New Episodes in Season 56

It’s time to dust off the alphabet rug, Sesame Street is back with new episodes, a fresh rollout, and a guest star who feels surprisingly right at home.

Netflix has unveiled the trailer and release date for Volume 2 of Sesame Street Season 56, with four new episodes landing on the platform March 9. The latest batch continues the streamer’s reimagined take on the long-running series and features a guest appearance from Miley Cyrus, who also performs an original song during her visit. What to Expect From Volume 2

Each episode in the current season unfolds as an 11-minute story designed for young viewers, blending familiar faces with interactive elements. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and the rest of the neighborhood regulars return as the show leans into lessons centered on kindness, compassion, and navigating everyday social moments.

Netflix has structured Season 56 to drop in three volumes, allowing families to engage with the series in smaller, more digestible bursts rather than a single binge release. Volume 2 marks the middle chapter of that rollout.

While the episodes are crafted for kids, the appeal stretches beyond preschoolers. The pacing, tone, and gentle humor remain true to what made Sesame Street a staple for generations, approachable without feeling dated. Miley Cyrus Enters the Neighborhood

Cyrus’ appearance lands in the season’s opening episode, where she visits a Sesame Street swap. Rather than feeling like a flashy crossover, her presence plays more like a natural extension of the show’s long history of welcoming artists into its world.

The pop star’s career arc adds an extra layer to the moment. From child performer to chart-topping artist, Cyrus joining the cast feels less like a novelty and more like a quiet nod to the way Sesame Street grows alongside its audience. She’s not there to steal focus, she’s there to participate. Behind the Scenes of a Reimagined Classic

The current season is led by Halcyon Person, the show’s head writer. Person is an Emmy, Humanitas, and NAACP Award nominee whose background spans children’s programming and late-night television. Her previous work includes serving as head writer and co-executive producer on Netflix’s Karma’s World and Dee & Friends in Oz.

That range shows in how Sesame Street balances structure with creativity. The storytelling remains simple without talking down to its audience, and the messages land without feeling instructional. A Global Stage for Sesame Street

Since its debut on November 10, 1969, Sesame Street has shaped early childhood television. Season 56 marks a new milestone: for the first time, the series is available on Netflix in more than 30 languages, expanding access to families around the world.

The global release reflects how the show continues to adapt without losing its core identity. Decades later, the lessons still resonate, and the street still feels like a place where everyone belongs.

With Volume 2 arriving March 9, Sesame Street proves once again that growing up doesn’t mean leaving comfort behind. Sometimes, it just means returning to it in a new way.

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