‘Bluey’s Big Play - The Stage Show’ Premieres March 16
Ten ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Will Also Be Made Available on Disney+ for the First Time May 20
(BURBANK, Calif. – March 12, 2026) Disney+ continues to expand its “Bluey” offerings with new content arriving this month and later this summer. Announced today, “Bluey’s Big Play - The Stage Show,” a special televised version of the popular touring theatrical production, premieres March 16. Additionally, a collection of “Bluey Minisodes,” previously only available online and in Australia, will also be available for the first time on Disney+ beginning May 20. Global phenomenon “Bluey” was 2025’s #1 most-streamed program in the U.S. for the second year in a row, with 45.2 billion minutes streamed.*
“Bluey’s Big Play - The Stage Show” is a special televised version of the popular touring theatrical production, featuring live performances of fan-favorite “Bluey” characters brought to life by world-class puppeteers. “Bluey’s Big Play - The Stage Show” is an adaptation of the multiple Emmy® Award-winning animated series, with an original story by “Bluey” creator Joe Brumm and music specially composed by Joff Bush. The special is produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions in association with Ludo Studio, Andrew Kay and Windmill Theatre Co and is distributed internationally by BBC Studios, with executive producers Tom Cousins and Anna Perowne. Watch the new trailer here.
It was also announced today that a previously released collection of 10 “Bluey Minisodes” will be available for the first time on Disney+. The bite-sizedshort-form series is a collection of one- to three-minute minisodes and is produced by Ludo Studio. The shorts highlight funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo leaning into playful interactions and games that further explore the characters and world of “Bluey.” The collection includes: HumptyDumpty, Green Bottles, Flying Saucer, Tea Party, Pea Pod Sausages, OldMacdonald, Honk, Lollipop Song, Cinderella, and Make Mum Laugh. All previously released “BlueyMinisodes” are currently available to stream on Disney+.
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BBC Studios and Walt DisneyStudios, in partnership with Ludo Studio, announced that the feature-length “Bluey” movie will be released in cinemas Aug. 6, 2027.
"Bluey” is joining Disney Experiences as part of Disney’s global relationship with BBC Studios, with the producers of “Bluey,” Ludo Studio, collaborating on special fan activations.
Beginning March 22, 2026, and continuing through the year, “Bluey's Best Day Ever!” will invite Disneyland® Park guests to a fun-filled celebration of favorite episodes of the animated series at the reimagined Fantasyland Theatre. Now transformed into a beautiful Fun Fair at Bluey’sSchool, Bluey and her sister Bingo appear throughout the day alongside a lively group of comedic performers and musicians, plus some very familiar friends. Together, they bring to life the unmistakable, familiar feeling that the best day ever has officially begun.
Bluey and Bingo are on their way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort! Starting May 26, 2026 and staying beyond Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, you can play games and dance with Bluey and Bingo after a train trip to Conservation Station. Once you hop off the Wildlife Express Train, get ready for fun. Play special games directly from “Bluey” episodes, grab a photo with Bluey and Bingo, and even discover some of their favorite Australian animals at “Jumping Junction.”
Earlier this year, Bluey and Bingo set sail on Disney Cruise Line for greetings, dance parties, and more. Visit disneycruise.com for more details on where Bluey and Bingo are sailing in 2026.
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ABOUT “BLUEY”
“Bluey” follows Bluey, a lovable and inexhaustible blue heeler dog who lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister, Bingo. Produced by the multiple Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios Kids & Family, the series airs and streams to U.S. and global audiences (outside of Australia, New Zealand andChina) across Disney Channel, Disney Jr. and Disney+ through a global broadcasting deal between BBC Studios Kids & Family and Disney Branded Television.
ABOUT DISNEY+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming, the most trusted news, and global sports programming from ESPN. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings in the U.S. whereby bundle subscribers can now stream Hulu and ESPN content directly in the Disney+ app. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
ABOUT LUDO STUDIO
Ludo Studio is a BAFTA, multi-Emmy®, Logie and Peabody award-winning Australian studio and one of TIME’s Most Influential Companies of 2024, that creates and produces original scripted drama, animation and digital stories that are authored by incredible local talent, distributed globally and loved by audiences everywhere. ludostudio.com.au
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios Kids & Family is an integral part of the BBC Studios content powerhouse – a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group which produces, invests and distributes content globally. With specialist knowledge of what makes young audiences tick, BBC Studios Kids & Family identifies, nurtures and invests in great projects and turns them into global hits, seamlessly taking content from conception, development and production to franchise management and distribution. The division’s multi-genre portfolio includes some of the most exciting and successful franchises in the world with BAFTA and International Emmy winning craft and storytelling, including Bluey, Hey Duggee, Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club, Deadly Mission Shark, Andy’s Amazing Adventures, Supertato, and PopularityPapers. The division’s ever-growing slate also includes Rafi the Wishing Wizard, Stan Can, Peter & The Wolf, and Pickle Storm, as well as established UK hits and iconic shows such as Blue Peter, The DumpingGround, JoJo & Gran Gran, The Beaker Girls, Lagging and CBeebies: Shakespeare at the Globe. Its productions air on channels and leading content platforms around the world including CBeebies, CBBC, Disney, ABC Australia, Tencent China and Nickelodeon.
*Source: NielsenCY25 12/30/24-12/28/25; Live for streaming viewing of series tracked by Nielsen
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