NEW YORK – “Bluey” is coming to the big screen.

The Walt Disney Co. and BBC Studios said Tuesday that a film based on the hit Australian animated series will be released in 2027. The film is written and directed by series creator Joe Brumm, with voices provided by series regulars including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack.

According to the companies, the CGI animated film will “continue the adventures of Bluey, a lovable, inexhaustible Blue Heeler dog who lives with her mother, father and little sister Bingo.”

“I have always believed that ‘Bluey’ deserved a feature film,” Brumm said in a statement. “I want this to be an experiential event that the whole family can enjoy together.”

After Brumm began Australian production in 2018, the series became a global sensation and was the most-watched series worldwide on Disney+ in 2024.

“Since its debut on Disney Jr. and Disney+, Bluey has become a global phenomenon, uniting families around the world with its heartfelt stories of play, imagination and connection,” said Disney Co-Chairmen Dana Walden and Alan Bergman Entertainment.

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