Bluey won another international award overnight in New York, winning the International Children’s Emmy Award for Best Animated Film.
This is the second such award for the inexhaustible Blue Heeler, who topped the 2020 Kids: Preschool category.
Available in over 140 markets, Bluey was the most-watched series on Disney+ worldwide in 2024 (based on number of views). Most streamed shows in the US in the first half of 2025 and most streamed shows in 2024 (Nielsen). It’s the number one children’s show on CBeebies and Disney+ in the UK.
The awards included 16 winners, along with titles from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Qatar, Spain, Turkiye and the United Kingdom.
Bruce L. Paisner, International Academy President and CEO, congratulated the winners and commented on the range of countries represented.
“In a world that often feels uncertain, television continues to serve as a powerful force for connecting across cultures and borders,” he said.
“This year’s winners span the globe, from Japan and Germany to Australia and Tolkien, and reflect the extraordinary diversity of voices and outstanding programming and performances that define the best of world television.”
This latest honor comes as Ludo Studios continues production on Bluey: The Movie, which Walt Disney Studios has announced will premiere in Australia on August 5, 2027. Written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Blum and produced in conjunction with BBC Studios, the film is currently in production at Ludo Studios in Brisbane, with end-to-end CG animation services provided by Cosmic Dino.
Last week, ABC also announced the return of Bluey Listen Again, announcing that episodes of Bluey will be offered as audio-only, screen-free entertainment.
