Exciting News: 'Bluey' to Hit Theaters with Disney's Support!

Get ready, parents and little ones! The beloved Blue Heeler puppy, Bluey, is making a splash on the big screen, thanks to a remarkable partnership between BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company. In a thrilling announcement made this Tuesday, both giants revealed plans for an animated movie featuring the charming characters from the globally celebrated children's series.

Created by Joe Brumm, Bluey has captured the hearts of children and families worldwide, gaining recognition as a quintessential figure in modern children's television. The new film will be produced by Ludo, the Australian studio behind the iconic "Bluey" show, with financing from BBC Studios, which proudly holds the global distribution and merchandising rights for this cherished character. Families can expect to see Bluey in cinemas in 2027, providing an exciting theater experience that aims to captivate audiences of all ages.

Joe Brumm, the creative genius behind Bluey, will not only write the film but also step into the director's role. He has expressed his ambition for the movie to become a truly experiential event for fans. The original voice actors, who bring these characters to life in the series, will return to reprise their beloved roles, ensuring the film retains the magic that fans adore. The production team is headed by Amber Naismith, known for her stellar work on films like "The Lego Movie" and "Happy Feet," further raising expectations for quality and entertainment.

In a heartfelt message on social media, Brumm conveyed his intention to take a "break" from the series as it enters its fourth season. He emphasized the difficulty of authentically relating to the show's target audience of four to six-year-olds at present. However, he reassured fans that this is not the end for "Bluey," but rather a focused effort on creating a movie that resonates deeply with its young viewers.

Disney’s choice to release a movie not fully owned by them is relatively rare. The last example was Studio Ghibli’s "The Wind Rises" in 2013. Yet, co-chairmen of Disney Entertainment, Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, are eager to keep Bluey within the Disney family due to its immense popularity. In a staggering statistic, more than 50 billion minutes of "Bluey" content were streamed in the United States alone in 2024, securing its position as the top streaming show according to Nielsen ratings.

So gear up for this exciting cinematic adventure where Bluey and her family will undoubtedly bring joy, laughter, and valuable life lessons to the big screen! Will it capture the hearts of a new generation? We can’t wait to find out!