Earlier today, the BBC and Disney announced that a brand new “Bluey” feature film will be hitting cinemas in 2027 and will stream on Disney+ following its global theatrical release.

Delivering the same charm and humour that made the television series a global phenomenon, the movie will continue the adventures of Bluey, a loveable, inexhaustible, blue heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo.

The new film will be written and directed by “Bluey” creator Joe Brumm. However, because he is going to be focused on creating the new movie, Joe has confirmed in a statement that he will be stepping away from making new episodes of “Bluey”:

I’m writing this to share some Bluey news – some good, some trifficult.

Let’s start with the good – after some time spent away from the series, working on another project, an old idea resurfaced and before I knew it, I’d written a Bluey feature script that I really love. Fast forward through a tonne of contracting and we’re about to embark on making an animated Bluey movie!

Now, for the trifficult. I always said I wouldn’t keep making the show if I thought I couldn’t make any new season as good as the last. This would have been the case for me with a potential season four, so I’ve decided to take a break from my involvement in the TV series. In the event I can’t wrap my head around doing more seasons myself, The Sign will mark my TV finale for Bluey and I wrote it as such.

Bluey has completely changed my life. It’s been an immensely satisfying thing to be a part of, more than I can really put into words. To walk away from it while it’s at such a height will seem crazy to some but, for now, I am finding it difficult to reach back genuinely into that four to six year old world and write authentically.

My Bluey crew and all the creative people in my life completely understand my decision. Working with that wonderful group of people has been the absolute highlight of my animation career and I hope Bluey on their CV is a badge of pride for them.

To be clear, this is not an announcement about the end of the show, but it is an acknowledgment that my focus will be on the film.

Thank you for taking this show into your homes, the whole experience has been an impossible experience to describe.

Roger’s Take:  I think Joe being completely open with fans about the future of “Bluey” and, more importantly, that he is focused on making the movie instead of the TV show will help put some questions about the show’s future at rest.    It’s unclear if new episodes of “Bluey” or the minisodes will continue to be made by someone else, while he is making the movie. 

Many popular shows go through similar situations, with the creators reaching a point where they can’t continue making new episodes, and other people are brought in to continue the work. However, Disney and the BBC will need to be careful that the show maintains its quality, though hopefully, Joe will continue to be involved at some level.

The previous three seasons of “Bluey”, along with the minisodes, are available to stream on Disney+.

Are you looking forward to a new “Bluey” movie?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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