Sesame Street Friends and Mark Rober Unwrap A New Holiday Special

Elmo & Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas debuts globally on December 8

• Today, Netflix announced Elmo & Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas, a special for families to enjoy together this holiday season.
• It’s Merry Giftmas on Sesame Street! The Special includes three new original songs: “Merry Giftmas” “Failure is Awesome” and “The Best Christmas Gift is You.”
• Logline: Elmo and his Sesame Street friends team up with former NASA engineer turned YouTube star Mark Rober to make special presents for a Merry Giftmas exchange.
• Format: 30 minute special
• Executive Producers: Scott Lewers, Sal Perez, Mark Rober, Kay Wilson Stallings
• Writer: Halcyon Person
• Production Companies: Sesame Workshop, CrunchLabs
• Filmed in New York and California · The new season of Sesame Street is now available on Netflix and Mark Rober’s new competition show will debut in 2026.

The seven-episode season of Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs featuring a curation of his viral science and DIY videos is now on Netflix.

QUOTE FROM SESAME STREET: “At Sesame Street, we love teaming up with like-minded partners to spark curiosity and inspire playful learning,” said Kay Wilson Stallings, Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Development & Production Officer, Sesame Workshop. “Collaborating with NASA-trained engineer Mark Rober, Elmo and friends explore relatable science concepts in a festive Netflix holiday special, making an unforgettable experience for the whole family.”

QUOTE FROM MARK ROBER: “Teaming up with Elmo and the Sesame Street Muppets is pretty much a childhood dream come true and while viewers might not make a snowball throwing robot exactly like Abby and me, it’s proof that with a little imagination and creativity, you could make anything you can dream up.”

About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in the service of empowering each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, iconic shows, outreach in communities, and more bring playful early learning to families in more than 190 countries and advance our mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Learn more at www.sesame.org and follow Sesame Workshop on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.

About Mark Rober

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer turned YouTube creator with over 68 million subscribers and 8 billion views, is known for his epic science experiment videos, like Glitter Bomb pranks, Elephant Toothpaste series, and squirrel obstacle courses. Mark founded CrunchLabs in 2022 to inspire a love of science and engineering in the next generation of problem solvers.

About CrunchLabs

CrunchLabs is a science and engineering company founded by Mark Rober to inspire kids and learners of all ages to think like engineers. Through monthly STEM toys, viral YouTube videos, curriculum content, and now an expanding lineup of media projects, CrunchLabs is creating the most exciting and impactful STEM brand in the world.

About Netflix Family and Kids

Netflix has thoughtfully built a space where kids can safely watch, play and learn. Whether it’s laughing alongside their favorite preschool characters from Sesame Street, Ms. Rachel, Gabby’s Dollhouse, The Creature Cases, and Trash Truck; growing into their next must-watch shows like Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, and Jurassic World: Chaos Theory; or dive into exciting new adventures for the whole family to enjoy together with In Your Dreams, KPop Demon Hunters, Is it Cake, and Leo there is something for kids and families at every age and stage.

Netflix makes family time easy and fun with dedicated kids’ profiles made just for them. Parents can set controls, check what their kids are watching, lock profiles with a PIN, and even get helpful recaps—all to create a safe and personalized experience for little viewers that parents can trust. Coming soon to the experience will be more games for kids included with all subscriptions.