Bluey set to star in her very own animated feature film
Bluey is set to star in her very own animated feature film, with the Queensland-made movie to hit the big screen in 2027.
Australia’s favourite blue heeler is headed for the big screen, with Bluey set to star in her very own animated feature film to be made in Queensland.
BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company announced on Wednesday a full-length feature film for the AACTA, BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animated series is slated to land in cinemas in 2027.
Written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, the film is a Ludo Studio production in collaboration with BBC Studios, and will continue the adventures of the beloved dog and her mum Chilli, dad Bandit and little sister Bingo.
Some stars of the show will also bring their beloved characters to life in the film with Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, with music to be created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
The young actors who voice Bluey, Bingo and any other children on the show have always remained anonymous, though the filmmakers have yet to announce whether they will share who’s behind Bluey and Bandit on the big screen.
Bluey has been winning over the hearts of children and parents alike since its debut on the ABC in 2018, gaining millions of fans in more than 140 countries. The family favourite is already the star of her own Brisbane theme park and a Queensland tourism campaign, with the show recently named the most-watched series of 2024 in the US, with more than 50.5 billion minutes (842 million hours) viewed so far this year.
The CG-animated film will be produced by award-winning animation producer Amber Naismith, who worked on the likes of Happy Feet, The Lego Movie, and the Lego Batman Movie, with Richard Jeffery returning to co-direct after having done so on Bluey seasons one through three.
The Ludo Studio team will also be heavily involved, working alongside a group of heavy-hitter executive producers from BBC Studios and David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, and his team.
Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said he was looking forward to seeing the film showcase the state’s incredible lifestyle and culture to the world.
“Bluey is a global household name, and we are thrilled to back one of Queensland’s favourite ambassadors on her first adventure to the big screen,” Mr Langbroek said.
“Hot on the heels of the opening of Bluey’s World in Brisbane, where fans young and old can experience the Heeler family’s home for real life, this new feature film continues the Bluey series’ tradition of showcasing Queensland’s quintessential lifestyle, culture and environments.
“The movie – just like Bluey herself – will be a 100 per cent Queensland production and Ludo Studios’ talented writers, artists, cast and crew will continue their incredible work bringing these characters to life and capturing hearts across the globe.”
Screen Queensland chief executive Jacqui Feeney said the film will be huge for Queensland’s entertainment industry.
“Bluey illustrates the enormous capacity for our local screen stories to capture hearts and minds as well as lure visitors to Queensland to explore ‘Bluey’s world, for real life’ and we couldn’t be prouder to now be supporting this first feature-length iteration,” she said.
Disney will release the movie adaptation in theatres worldwide, followed by streaming on Disney+. The movie will also air on ABC iView and ABC Kids in Australia post-theatrical release.
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