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Mattel Announces All-New Thomas & Friends Animated Series With "Really Helpful Engines" Special

  • Mattel launches the all-new animated series Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories, celebrating the brand's 80-year legacy with refreshed character designs & storytelling.
  • The content special Really Helpful Engines is narrated in English by Henry Golding & in Spanish by Karla Souza.
  • The special is available now on YouTube & will debut on Netflix on September 30, 2026.
  • The full series, Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories, is scheduled to debut in early 2027 on YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, & global free-to-air channels.
  • Mattel introduces an innovative Easy Connect play system featuring magnetic connectors, motorized engines, & 26 unique characters available at retailers globally.
  • A free pop-up experience featuring a life-size Thomas train & special screenings will take place at the High Line in New York City on October 2, 2026.
  • The new content includes a new crane truck character named Deepak & focuses on themes of teamwork, collaboration, & helping others.
  • The series is produced by Mattel Studios with animation services by Brown Bag Films & supervising head writer Jill Cozza-Turner.