This new agreement grants Disney the film’s global theatrical rights, with a planned release in theaters in 2027 under the Disney label.
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company today announced the first-ever animated feature film based on Bluey, the beloved Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning animated series recognized as the top streaming series of 2024. This new agreement grants Disney the film’s global theatrical rights, with a planned release in theaters in 2027 under the Disney label. After its worldwide theatrical debut, it will be available for streaming on Disney+.
Written and directed by Joe Brumm, the creator of Bluey, this film is a Ludo Studio production in collaboration with BBC Studios. Capturing the charm and humor that made the television series a global success, the movie follows the ongoing adventures of Bluey, an adorable and energetic blue heeler who lives with her mom, dad, and little sister Bingo.
Joe Brumm, creator of Bluey, said:
“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.”
The film will feature vocal talent from the hit show, including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s parents, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, with music composed by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
The CG animated film will be produced by award-winning animation producer Amber Naismith (Happy Feet, The Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie), with Richard Jeffery returning to co-direct (Bluey Series 1-3). Joe Brumm serves as the executive producer, alongside Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson from Ludo Studio, and Justine Flynn for BBC Studios. For Disney, the film will be overseen by David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, and his team team.
Disney will release the Bluey movie in theaters worldwide, followed by streaming on Disney+. The movie will also be available on ABC iView and ABC Kids in Australia after its theatrical run release.
Bluey is the most-watched series globally on Disney+ in 2024, available in over 140 countries. It ranks as the No. 1 most-watched streaming series in the U.S. to date through November, amassing over 50.5 billion minutes watched (842 million hours). (*Source: Nielsen Media Research; Streaming Content Ratings) 1/1/24-11/24/24).
