Disney and BBC Studios Collaborate on Bluey’s First Animated Feature Film

Disney has secured the global theatrical rights for the upcoming Bluey animated feature film, while BBC Studios will handle financing and distribution licensing. This marks a significant milestone as it will be the first animated feature film based on the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series, which has become the top streaming series of 2024.

Under the new agreement, Disney plans to release the film in theaters in 2027, with BBC Studios managing the financing and licensing aspects. The project is backed by the Australian government through the Producer Offset and Screen Australia, as well as the Queensland Government via Screen Queensland’s Post, Digital and Visual Effects Incentive. After its theatrical run, the film will be available for streaming on Disney+ and will also air on ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia.

Written and directed by Joe Brumm, the creator of Bluey, the film is a collaboration between Ludo Studio and BBC Studios. It aims to capture the same charm and humor that contributed to the series’ global success, continuing the adventures of Bluey, an energetic blue heeler dog, along with her family, including her little sister, Bingo.

Joe Brumm expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “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.” He looks forward to collaborating with Cecilia Persson, Tom Fussell, and the BBC Studios team, as well as Dana Walden and Alan Bergman from Disney.

The film will feature voice talent from the original series, including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s parents, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, with music composed by Joff Bush. The CG animated film will be produced by award-winning animation producer Amber Naismith (known for Happy Feet, The Lego Movie, and The Lego Batman Movie), with Richard Jeffery returning as co-director (Bluey Series 1-3). Joe Brumm will serve as executive producer alongside Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson from Ludo Studio, and Justine Flynn for BBC Studios. For Disney, the project will be overseen by David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, and his team.

Conclusion

This collaboration between Disney and BBC Studios highlights the growing trend of leveraging successful television franchises for feature films, presenting significant opportunities for business leaders in the film and television entertainment industry.

Person

Joe Brumm, Melanie Zanetti, David McCormack, Amber Naismith, Richard Jeffery, Charlie Aspinwall, Daley Pearson, Justine Flynn, David Greenbaum, Cecilia Persson, Tom Fussell, Dana Walden, Alan Bergman

Company Names

BBC Studios, The Walt Disney Company, Ludo Studio, Screen Australia, Queensland Government, Disney+

Titles

Bluey, The Sign, The Tale of Daye’s Family, Floodlight, Fountain of Youth

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