The release date for the upcoming Bluey movie has been revealed as the animated series lands its first feature-length film.
The Australian cartoon first hit screens in 2018 and has gone on to gain huge popularity with both kids and parents alike, with the show bagging numerous awards along the way.
On Thursday, BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios announced that the movie is set to hit cinemas on August 6 2027.
The film, in partnership with Ludo Studio, features returning voice talent Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Mum (Chilli) and Dad (Bandit).
The movie marks the big-screen debut of the adventures of the adorable Blue Heeler puppy and her family.
It’s set to bring the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series to life like never before, which is sure to delight fans.
The release date for the upcoming Bluey movie has been revealed as the animated series lands its first feature-length film
The Australian cartoon first hit screens in 2018 and has gone on to gain huge popularity with both kids and parents alike, with the show bagging numerous awards along the way
The film written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios, the CG-animated feature is produced by Amber Naismith (Happy Feet and The LEGO Movie) and co-directed by Richard Jeffery (Bluey, Series 1–3).
For Disney, the film will be overseen by David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, and his team.
Bluey’s creator Joe expressed his excitement about the upcoming movie. He shared: ‘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.
‘I’ve always thought Bluey deserved a theatrical movie. I want this to be an experiential event for the whole family to enjoy together.
‘I’m excited to continue to partner with Cecilia Persson, Tom Fussell and the team at BBC Studios, and Dana Walden, Alan Bergman and Disney to bring this new Bluey story to the big screen.’
Since its debut, Bluey has become a global sensation, celebrated for its heartwarming storytelling, gentle humour, and uniquely Australian character.
Bluey is now broadcast in more than 60 countries, with all three seasons of the Emmy-award-winning cartoon available on ABC iview in Australia, Disney+ in the U.S. and select episodes on BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
The children’s animated series has been riding high in the top ten shows streamed in the US for a massive 112 weeks.
On Thursday, BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios announced that the movie is set to hit cinemas on August 6 2027
Since its debut, Bluey has become a global sensation, celebrated for its heartwarming storytelling, gentle humour, and uniquely Australian character
This week, the BBC revealed plans to transform Bluey into a full-fledged lifestyle brand, marking another major commercial leap for the animated juggernaut.
In just 2024 alone, Bluey was the driving force behind a bumper $4billion in commercial profits for BBC Studios through global licensing, product deals, and themed experiences.
That staggering haul is four times the annual budget of the ABC, which is funded by the federal government and Australian taxpayers.
The ABC was among the original co-commissioners of Bluey, which first aired in 2018, but failed to secure any significant merchandising deals.
In 2024, a large-scale Bluey-themed attraction, Bluey’s World, opened in Brisbane, and was recently named one of Time Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2025.
