BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company have announced the first-ever animated full-length Bluey feature film which will be in cinemas and on ABC iview and ABC Kids in 2027.
Written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, the film is a Ludo Studio production in collaboration with BBC Studios.
The movie will be made in Queensland, supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital and Visual Effects Incentive.
Joe Brumm 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.’
Disney Entertainment, said: ‘Since its debut on Disney, Bluey has become a global phenomenon, uniting families everywhere with its heartfelt stories of play, imagination and connection.
‘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.’
The film will star vocal talent from the hit show including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
The film will be produced by award-winning animation producer Amber Naismith (Happy Feet, The Lego Movie).
Daley Pearson and Charlie Aspinwall, Co-Founders and Directors, Ludo Studio, said: ‘We’re excited to continue showing Queensland as a home for world-class talent and to share a new beautiful Bluey story by Joe Brumm with families around the world.’
Disney will release the Bluey movie in cinemas worldwide, followed by streaming on Disney+. The movie will also air on ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia.
Bluey is 2024’s most-watched series globally on Disney+.
For updates, check out www.bluey.tv
