Big news for parents’ favorite kids’ show: Disney and the BBC are teaming up for a feature version of “Bluey,” the popular and acclaimed animated series from Australia. The movie will be written and directed by “Bluey” creator Joe Brumm, and is slated for a 2027 release, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The movie will “continue the adventures of Bluey, a loveable, inexhaustible, blue heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo,” according to the official description. It will feature the voice cast from the show, including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s parents Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music from series composer Joff Bush. Unlike the series, which has a 2D style, the movie will be CG-animated.
The series, which is intended for the 5-7 year-old-audience, debuted in 2018 and has become one of Disney’s most popular kids’ shows, with a longer-form (most episodes are about seven minutes long) special called “The Sign” garnering about 10 million views earlier this year.
“Since its debut on Disney Jr. and Disney+, ‘Bluey’ has become a global phenomenon, uniting families everywhere with its heartfelt stories of play, imagination and connection,” said Disney Entertainment co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman said in a statement. “We are so proud to expand upon our relationship with BBC Studios to bring the magic of Bluey to the big screen – for real life! – and we are deeply grateful to Joe Brumm for creating a world that continues to inspire and delight families everywhere.”
“Bluey” has won numerous awards throughout its run, including five consecutive AACTA Awards for Best Children’s Program and counting, an International Emmy, and a Peabody.
