Uncovering the Implications of the Bluey Movie for the Show's Future Prospects
Lastly, there's some development on the future of everyone's favorite show, Bluey. Fans of this beloved series, which revolves around the day-to-day experiences of the Heeler dog family and their canine community, created by Joe Brumm and Ludo Studios, now have answers regarding the show's future. Although the news might be bittersweet, here's what you need to know.
Following the finalsé-feeling season finale that jumped ahead into Bluey's future as a mom and left fans with countless unanswered questions, even the release of mini-sodes failed to supply any hints about further seasons. Fortunately, Ludo Studios recently announced that Bluey will be getting a movie! According to a statement released on the official website, the BBC and the Walt Disney Company have collaborated with the creators to bring Bluey to the big screen in 2027.
The film is set to be in CG, and fans hope that this format will enhance the show's 2D appearance, akin to The Wild Robot, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, or Disney's Wish. The movie will also remain primarily in-house, a Ludo Studios production with BBC Studios, alongside Brumm serving as the writer and director. Brumm expressed his enthusiasm, 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-length film feels like a natural extension. I’ve always felt that 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."
However, Bluey: The Movie marks the end of Brumm's involvement with the series he created. In a "difficult to read" letter, he elaborated on his decision to step away after the film. "I always said I wouldn’t continue to make the show if I thought I couldn’t make any new season as good as the last. This would have been the case for me with a potential season four, so I’ve decided to take a break from my involvement in the TV series. In the event, I can’t wrap my head around doing more seasons myself, 'The Sign' will mark my TV finale for Bluey and I wrote it as such."
Brumm added that Bluey has significantly impacted his life. "It’s been an immensely satisfying thing to be a part of, more than I can really put into words. To walk away from it while it’s at such a height will seem crazy to some, but, for now, I find it difficult to reach back genuinely into that four to six-year-old world and write authentically."
This departure might cause some apprehension about the pressure BBC and Disney might put on Ludo Studios for more of the show. However, the fact that Brumm emphasized that this announcement does not signify the end of the show provides some comfort. "My Bluey crew and all the creative people in my life completely understand my decision. Working with that wonderful group of people has been the absolute highlight of my animation career, and I hope Bluey on their CV is a source of pride for them," Brumm concluded.
Brumm reiterated that this is not an announcement about the show's demise, giving us hope that the showrunning and writing processes might involve more creative voices passionate about these characters. The year 2027 is still quite distant, and it's challenging to imagine over a year without any additional Bluey. We'll keep a close eye on any updates from Disney and Ludo Studios regarding new seasons or mini-sodes to bridge the gap between now and then.
We pray that whomever continues to guide Bluey maintains the true essence of the characters we love and avoids exploiting the series for profits. If the film takes center stage and we're temporarily deprived of more episodes, well, we might throw a Muffin Heeler-sized tantrum!
Bluey: The Movie will be released in 2027.
In light of Joe Brumm's decision to step away from the show after the movie, fans are hopeful that future seasons of Bluey will maintain the series' authenticity and essence, avoiding any potential exploitation. The release of Bluey: The Movie in CG format, inspired by films like The Wild Robot and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, is highly anticipated in 2027.
