Netflix has launched a gaming app for kids in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, the Philippines, and New Zealand, with expansion to other markets slated for the end of this month, and announced several new and returning shows as part of its preschool and kids lineup.
“We’re building a world where kids can not only watch their favorite stories, they can step inside them and interact with their favorite characters,” said John Derderian, Netflix VP of animation series and kids and family TV. “We’re creating a seamless destination for discovery, learning, and play. Whether it’s reuniting with Hank and the Trash Truck crew for new adventures or making a smoothie with Peppa Pig, watching and playing on Netflix can be the fun and easiest part of every family’s day.”
The app, Netflix Playground, is catered to kids 8 and younger and features a lineup of games featuring beloved brands and characters, including Peppa Pig, Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss’s Horton, Storybots, and more.
Plus, the streamer has renewed Trash Truck for a third season and slated more episodes of The Creature Cases. It has also slated the new musical series Young MacDonald.
