From Queensland to Hollywood: Disney to lead feature film release of Bluey
A feature film version of beloved Australian animated series ‘Bluey’ will land in cinemas in 2027, thanks to a new deal between BBC Studios and Disney.
Announced on Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company has acquired the global theatrical rights to create a film version of the successful TV show.
The film, written and directed by Bluey’s creator Joe Brumm, hopes to deliver the same charm and humor that made the world fall in love with the series.
“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,” Brumm said.
“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.”
Disney Entertainment’s co-chairmen, Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, said: “Since its debut on Disney Jr. and Disney+, Bluey has become a global phenomenon, uniting families everywhere with its heartfelt stories of play, imagination and connection.
“We are so proud to expand upon our relationship with BBC Studios to bring the magic of Bluey to the big screen – for real life! – and we are deeply grateful to Joe Brumm for creating a world that continues to inspire and delight families everywhere.”
The film will star vocal talent from the hit show including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
The film will be produced by Amber Naismith – known for producing iconic titles including ‘Happy Feet’, ‘The Lego Movie’, and ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ – with Richard Jeffery returning to co-direct.
Brumm will be an executive producer, alongside Ludo Studio’s co-founders and directors, Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson, and BBC Studios’ Justine Flynn. The film will be overseen by Disney’s David Greenbaum and his team.
“We are incredibly excited to take ‘Bluey’ to cinemas given its extraordinary success on a global scale – it is some of the most popular IP in the world. It has been such a privilege to work with Joe and the team at Ludo on Bluey’s meteoric rise from inception through to becoming one of the most beloved TV shows of all time,” said Tom Fussell, CEO of BBC Studios.
“BBC Studios has a long history of bringing the very best children’s television to the world in new and exciting ways, so working with Joe and the team, we felt a feature-length film was the natural next step. We are pleased to work with Disney on Bluey’s eagerly awaited theatrical debut and look forward to partnering with Dana, Alan, and the entire team on this momentous journey.”
Ludo Studio’s Pearson and Aspinwall added: “Over the past eight years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside an extraordinary team of more than fifty artists and producers whose talent, dedication, and creativity have shaped ‘Bluey’ into the beloved series it is today.
“Their work has paved the way for this incredible opportunity to expand ‘Bluey’’s world onto the big screen. We’re excited to continue showing Queensland as a home for world-class talent and to share a new beautiful ‘Bluey’ story by Joe Brumm with families around the world.”
BBC Studios is financing and licensing the picture for distribution, while post-production funding will come from the Australian Government and Screen Australia, with support from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital, and Visual Effects Incentive.
The movie will be released in theatres in 2027, before being made available to stream on Disney+ in select markets.
Locally, the movie will also air on ABC iView and ABC Kids post-theatrical release.
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Lauren McNamara was the associate editor at Mumbrella. She joined in November 2022 as editorial assistant, after completing a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) at UTS. She left Mumbrella in August 2025.
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