If there is anything guaranteed in life, it’s that there will be more Bluey. And now, the beloved blue heeler that keeps kids entertained is moving to the silver screen from the TV Screen with The Big Bluey Movie.
BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios, in collaboration with Ludo Studio (the animators of the series), have announced that a feature-length film based on the globally popular series is set for an international theatrical release on August 6, 2027. The film is supported by the Australian government through the Producer Offset and Screen Australia, and the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital and Visual Effects Incentive.
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The Big Bluey Movie, this marks the big-screen debut for the Heeler family and brings the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning animated series to audiences in a new cinematic format. The film will be written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm.
What is The Big Bluey Movie about?
Bluey is a loveable, inexhaustible, blue heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad, and her little sister, Bingo. Bluey uses her limitless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the whole neighborhood into her world of fun.
The movie is a CG-animated feature that will explore a new adventure for Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their parents, Bandit and Chilli. Known for its heartfelt and humorous depiction of family life and childhood imagination, the film is expected to maintain the series’ core themes while expanding its storytelling scope for a feature-length runtime.
The Big Bluey Movie Cast
Currently, only two returning voice actors have been released by the BBC and Disney:
- Melanie Zanetti as Mum (Chilli)
- David McCormack as Dad (Bandit)
Production Details
Ludo Studio is a BAFTA, multi-Emmy, Logie, and Peabody award-winning Australian studio and one of TIME’s Most Influential Companies of 2024, The animation studio behind Bluey, they also create and produce original scripted drama, other animation, and digital stories distributed globally. For more information on the production, look below.
- Writer and Director: Joe Brumm
- Producer: Amber Naismith
- Co-Director: Richard Jeffery
- Executive Producers: Joe Brumm, Justine Flynn (BBC Studios), Charlie Aspinwall (Ludo Studio), and Daley Pearson (Ludo Studio)
- Studios: Ludo Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios
How big is Bluey’s audience?
If you haven’t heard about Bluey, you may be the only one. The series is available in over 140 markets, was 2024’s most-watched series globally on Disney+, the most-streamed show in first half of 2025, and most-streamed show of 2024 in the U.S. ( based on Nielsen numbers). But that’s not all!
Bluey is also the No. 1 kids’ show on CBeebies and Disney+ in the UK, showcasing the Australian productions wide and global base of fans. The show also won a 2024 Peabody Award and back-to-back Television Critics Association Awards in 2023 and 2024.
The series has garnered critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of parenting and its ability to connect with both children and adults. The Heelers have become a household staple and even have their own video game. The theatrical release aims to build on this success and create a major event for families around the world.
What is the release date?
The Big Bluey Movie’s release date is scheduled for August 6, 2027 internationally, with theater distribution from Walt Disney Studios. You can watch Bluey now, on Disney+.
