Children’s animated series Bluey is heading to the big screen after landing its very first feature 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.
Earlier this year, it was speculated that the TV series was coming to an end, but despite producers denying this, there’s yet to be news on a fourth series.
But in great news for fans, the adventures of the adorable Blue Heeler puppy look set to continue as Bluey heads to the cinema in 2027.
BBC Studios, the BBC’s commercial arm, is joining forces with Disney to create a feature-length film
After the film hits the big screen, fans will also be able to stream the movie on Disney+, as well as ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia.
Children’s animated series Bluey is heading to the big screen after landing its very first feature 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
Bluey’s creator Joe Brumm 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.’
The film will feature the voices of Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, in addition to music created by composer Joff Bush.
The CG animated film will be produced by award-winning animation producer Amber Naismith, while Richard Jeffery will return to co-direct the film.
It comes after an Adult Bluey fan page has erupted in debate over whether its possible to ‘outgrow’ the children’s TV hit.
The uproar began when one mature viewer of the kids’ series took to the Adult Bluey Fans Facebook page to share a story of a public exchange she had witnessed.
In her post, captioned ‘When does your child outgrow Bluey?’, the woman revealed she had been out shopping when she overheard a parent telling their child they were getting ‘too mature’ to wear Bluey-themed clothing.
She then admitted she had intervened in the private interaction between mother and child.
Earlier this year, it was speculated that the TV series was coming to an end , but despite producers denying this, there’s yet to be news on a fourth series
But in great news for fans, the adventures of the adorable Blue Heeler puppy look set to continue as Bluey heads to the cinema in 2027
After the film hits the big screen, fans will also be able to stream the movie on Disney+, as well as ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia
‘I glanced at the mother as I perused winter attire for my own child and shared that our family also enjoys Bluey, emphasising that Bluey is inclusive of all ages!’ she said.
‘I firmly believe that Bluey is a fantastic programme for everyone, and parents should allow their children to determine when they’ve moved beyond a show or any other interest,’ she added.
‘It’s not just a children’s show; it’s a parenting show as well, and my stance on this won’t waver.’
Many fans agreed with the poster, with one viewer voicing the commonly held opinion that while it is a kids’ show, Bluey has a large adult fanbase.
‘I’m 31. My partner is 32. We don’t have kids. We watch Bluey for ourselves and we love it. Bluey is for everyone,’ wrote one grown fan.
‘As a full grown adult I won’t ever grow out of bluey,’ said another.
Another added: ‘I’m a 60 year old Nana and I love wearing Bluey shirts.’
‘You don’t become too mature FOR Bluey, you become too mature BECAUSE OF Bluey,’ claimed one viewer.
However one fan pointed out the original poster may not have known the full story behind the exchange.
‘Kids bully other kids for liking certain things that peer pressure says are too kiddish. The mum might have been trying to protect her child from that kind of thing.’
It comes after adult fans of Bluey got into a debate online over whether its possible to ‘outgrow’ the loveable hit. Pictured: A scene from the Australian-made animated children’s series
Most fans agreed it was a show for all ages – with some viewers supporting the series was ‘about parenting. Pictured: A scene from Bluey
One fan agreed: ‘I work in a secondary school so I’ve seen kids get picked on for their interests.’
‘I don’t think the parent would have meant anything by it, she probably just doesn’t get into it with her kids like some other parents do,’ chimed in another.
‘Yes but that mum might just have been saying that to get a child wrangling for more toys off her back? And she may know that child doesn’t play with that sort of thing any more? Who knows,’ someone else pointed out.
It comes after Bluey’s tear-jerking finale proved to be a massive hit on ABC Kids earlier this year.
The special 28-minute episode of the animated children’s show reached 2.28million viewers in Australia went it dropped in April.
Meanwhile, 787,000 caught up with the show on ABC iview, making it the most-watched entertainment show of the night.
The episode, titled The Sign, signaled an end to series three of the show ahead of an extended break for the Heeler family.
