Disney and BBC Studios have announced that the first-ever “Bluey” animated feature film will be released in theaters in 2027.
‘Bluey’ Animated Film
The widely beloved Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning animated series will get its first feature film as part of a new deal in which Disney acquires the global theatrical rights. The film is set to release in theaters globally in 2027, followed by a streaming release on Disney+.
The film will be written and directed by series creator Joe Brumm, and will be a Ludo Studio production in collaboration with BBC Studios. The film will “continue the adventures of Bluey, a loveable, inexhaustible, blue heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo.”
I really enjoyed the experience of working with a longer format on “The Sign” in Series 3, so going even further with a feature film feels like a natural extension of that. I’ve always thought “Bluey” deserved a theatrical movie. I want this to be an experiential event for the whole family to enjoy together. I’m excited to continue to partner with Cecilia Persson, Tom Fussell and the team at BBC Studios, and Dana Walden, Alan Bergman and Disney to bring this new “Bluey” story to the big screen.
Joe Brumm, creator of “Bluey”
The film will star vocal talent from the series, including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Chilli and Bandit Heeler, with music created by show composer Joff Bush.
The film will be produced by Amber Naismith (“Happy Feet,” “The LEGO Movie,” “The LEGO Batman Movie”) with Richard Jeffrey returning to co-direct (seasons 1-3 of the animated show). Brumm will also serve as executive producer, with Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson from Ludo Studio, as well as Justine Flynn for BBC Studios. On the Disney side, the film will be overseen by David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, and his team.
In addition to its planned theatrical and Disney+ release, the film will also air on ABC iView and ABC Kids in Australia following its theatrical run.
“Bluey” is this year’s most-watched series globally on Disney+, and the year’s number one most-watched series on streaming to date through November among total viewers in the U.S., with over 50.5 billion minutes watched (or 842 million hours). It is also the number one kids show on CBeebies and Disney+ in the U.K.
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