BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company are set to bring Ludo Studios’ big hitter Bluey to the big screen with an animated feature centered around Blue Heeler dogs, Mama Chili, Papa Bandit and little sister Bingo.
Disney has acquired worldwide theatrical rights to the film, which is written and directed by creator Joe Blum, and will be shown in theaters in 2027 under the Disney banner before being streamed on Disney+. I plan to
The film features vocal talent from the hit show, including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack, who play Bluey’s mother and father, Chili and Bandit Healer, and the music was created by Bluey’s composer Geoff Busch. Masu.
The CG animated film will be produced by animation producer Amber Naismith, with Richard Jeffrey returning as co-director.
Blum is executive producing alongside BBC Studios’ Justin Flynn, Rude Studios’ Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson. For Disney, the film will be directed by David Greenbaum and his team, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios.
BBC Studios is funding the footage and licensing it for distribution. The film is supported by the Australian Government through Producer Offset and Screen Australia, and the Queensland Government through the Screen Queensland Post Digital Visual Effects Grant.
Blum said he always felt Bluey deserved to be featured.
“I really enjoyed the experience of working with the feature format in series three, The Sign, so moving forward with a feature film feels like a natural extension,” he said.
“We want this to be an experiential event that the whole family can enjoy. I will continue to work with Cecilia Persson, Tom Fassel and the team at BBC Studios, as well as Dana Walden, Alan Bergman and Disney, to bring this new Bluey story to the screen. We are excited to bring it to you.”
The 28-minute special “The Sign” was watched 10.4 million times worldwide on Disney+ in its first seven days, according to data from Disney+, which streams episodes in all territories except Australia, New Zealand and China. Bluey consistently racked up 10.4 million views. Top 5 most watched series of the month on Disney+.
In September, the ABC/BBC Studios series was watched for 35 billion minutes, taking the crown as the most-watched program in the U.S. in 2024, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.
“Bluey,” from Disney Entertainment co-chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, has united families around the world with its “heartwarming story of play, imagination, and bonding.”
“We’re so proud to be expanding our relationship with BBC Studios and bringing the magic of Bluey to the big screen – to the real world. And we look forward to continuing to inspire and delight families around the world. I am deeply grateful to Joe Blum for creating this world.”
The CEO of BBC Studios said the company was “incredibly excited” to bring Bluey to cinemas.
“It has been a privilege to work with Joe and the team at Ludo Studios on Bluey’s meteoric rise from its inception to becoming one of the most beloved television shows of all time,” he said.
“BBC Studios has a long history of bringing the best in children’s television to the world in new and exciting ways, so working with Joe and the team, a feature film felt like a natural next step. Ta.”
