Everybody can relax! More Bluey is coming to the United States sooner than later!
According to an announcement that came out earlier today, Disney is continuing to keep Bluey under their umbrella ahead of the Season 3 premiere. The latest batch of episodes will premiere on the Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and their streaming service, Disney+. Not only that, this agreement stretches beyond only the U.S., as this is a global deal aside from a few territories whose rights belong to other companies.
Bluey has rapidly been gaining traction outside of its native home in Australia, with numbers likely increasing thanks to the current pandemic situation going on around the world. More families keep discovering the Heeler family, and are happy to realize this animated series isn’t just for kids.
Although no exact date for when the third season will arrive was provided, we’re excited to see what antics Bluey and her pals will get into with this incoming season.
Below is the official press release from the BBC:
BBC Studios and Disney announce that a third season of the multi-award winning series Bluey will premiere globally on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+ in all territories outside of Australia, New Zealand, and China. This announcement comes after two successful seasons of the hit show on Disney, winning over the hearts of families across the globe with its warmth, humor, and authentic depiction of contemporary family life.
Created by Joe Brumm and produced by the Emmy® award-winning Ludo Studio for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios, Bluey follows a lovable and inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her dad, mum, and four-year-old little sister, Bingo. In every episode, Bluey uses her limitless Blue Heeler energy to play and turn everyday family life into extraordinary adventures. Bluey has proven to be a genuine co-viewing experience, bringing the whole family together to enjoy the show, while delivering impactful and poignant moments for every generation.
Bluey is now available in over 60 countries and is quickly becoming a global hit. In its home market of Australia, Bluey is the #1 show on ABC’s iView, generating over 480 million plays across season one and two since its launch in 2018.* In the U.S., across Disney Junior and Disney Channel in Q1 2021, Bluey was the #3 most watched TV series with kids 2-5.** Across digital platforms, Bluey has been the #1 series in the DisneyNOW app in video starts for the last 50 consecutive weeks*** and Bluey content has garnered 600M views to date on YouTube.****
Jane Gould, Executive Vice President, Content Research, Insights & Scheduling, Disney General Entertainment said, “The relatable, heartfelt and humorous storytelling in Bluey continues to captivate our young audiences and their families. We can’t wait to bring a third season of the show to our viewers across the globe.”
Henrietta Hurford-Jones, Director of Children’s Content at BBC Studios said, “Our continued partnership with Disney in bringing Bluey to families across the world is a reflection of our shared passion and love for this wonderful, heartfelt series. We look forward to continuing to give audiences a truly authentic look at a contemporary family and their friends, bringing warmth and humor to daily life.”
Charlie Aspinwall, Executive Producer for Ludo Studio added, “We are really excited that our brand new season of Bluey, currently in production, will be coming to Disney. Season three will bring us more fun and games at home with the Heelers and out and about with Bluey and Bingo’s friends.”
As well as winning audiences worldwide, Bluey has scooped up multiple awards, such as the International Emmy® Kids Award in the prestigious Preschool Category in 2020, and its second AACTA Awards for Best Children’s Program that same year. The accolades continue in 2021, with Bluey winning four Kidscreen Awards in February.
Jointly commissioned by BBC Studios & ABC, Bluey is produced by Ludo Studio in association with Screen Queensland and Screen Australia.
Bluey is available to stream in the US on Disney+.
