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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

6.6201651mGMovieFamilyFantasyTV Movie

This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.

DirectorMatt Vogel
WritersGeri Cole·Ken Scarborough
ProducersMindy Fila·Brown Johnson

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Matt Vogel

AMAudra McDonald
Audra McDonald
Caroler
ZMZosia Mamet
Zosia Mamet
Bella
JGJim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan
Santa Claus
AMAlan Muraoka
Alan Muraoka
Alan
SLSuki Lopez
Suki Lopez
Nina
RDRyan Dillon
Ryan Dillon
Elmo (voice)
EJEric Jacobson
Eric Jacobson
Bert / Grover / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
MVMatt Vogel
Matt Vogel
Count von Count / Constable (voice)
CSCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
BBBilly Barkhurst
Billy Barkhurst
Ernie (voice)
JBJennifer Barnhart
Jennifer Barnhart
Holly (voice)
TBTyler Bunch
Tyler Bunch
Louie (voice)

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas?

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas on Netflix?

No, Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas on Amazon Prime Video?

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas for free?

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.