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Gizmodo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
America Still Yearns for ‘Bluey'
With a movie on the way, Bluey continues to dominate as the most-streamed show in the United States… despite the fact that the show itself has been on hiatus since early 2024. According to the Nielsen streaming charts, Bluey managed to again maintain its title as the most-streamed show in America so far this year, with data between January and June 2025 showing that the show was viewed for just over 25 billion minutes. All the more impressive among that data is the fact that its rivals for eyeballs in the top ten have episode counts that largely have double or even triple the number of episodes available that Bluey has. On top of that, they're all shows that have significantly longer episode runtimes (an average Bluey episode is around the 7-minute mark), so not only are people regularly watching Bluey, they're re-watching it. Over and over and over! Notable beyond that is the fact that the beloved show went on an abrupt hiatus at a high peak for the global Bluey sensation, one that has captured the hearts of not just families but even childless adults. And as word of mouth of just how good it is continues to spread, its legend-in-the-making status just keeps getting solidified—for real life. Bluey creator Joe Brumm, departed the show last year with a two-punch of epic episodes, 'The Sign', which was the series' first 28-minute special, and 'Surprise!' a heartfelt coda for the original team behind the show. Now, Brumm has clarified that Bluey will continue on without him, but for now his current priority is not more Bluey episodes, but completion of the Bluey feature film due out in 2027. As a fan and a new mom who has definitely contributed a chunk of those streaming views for Bluey, I can speak to some antsiness in the fandom at the lack of updates since last year's hiatus announcements. There's not been much on the news front, as far as if we'll be getting more mini-sodes this year, or hints to more seasons after the film. Despite wanting more and watching the bingeable, feel-good animated antics of the Heeler family to make our fandom known, we get it. Burnout is real, and we kind of love how in control Ludo Studio is of its beloved property, which it provides to Disney and BBC with a clear determination to make sure whatever is next is good, not just cheaply churned-out content. If fans are demanding more, we can only imagine what the big honcho broadcasters are feeling right now trying to appease their fans and milk the franchise. But even then, no matter what they do, people are more than happy to just endlessly rewatch the Bluey they've already got. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Globe and Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Are you and your family obsessed with Bluey? We want to hear your stories about connecting with the popular kid's show
Have the adventures of Bluey, an Australian blue heeler and her family, taken on an outsized role in your life? The animated kids show from Australia, about the adventures of a loveable puppy who lives with her parents and little sister, Bingo, is hugely popular with both children and parents for its relatable themes about family, growing up, working together and resolving conflict. The series was created by Australian animator Joe Brumm in 2018, and has since grown into a worldwide sensation. It was the most-watched series globally on Disney+ in 2024, and has also won a Peabody Award. The Globe and Mail's James Griffiths will be reporting from the home of Bluey – Brisbane, Australia – for a future story, and wants to hear from parents about their connection to the popular cartoon character: What does Bluey mean to you? What have you learned from the show? Are your kids Bluey mad? Did you panic when it seemed like the show was ending? How does Bluey compare to other children's TV offerings like Cocomelon or YouTube Kids shows? Tell us your experience in the form below or email James Griffiths at jgriffiths@ for potential inclusion in a future article.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bluey: Australian cartoon tops US streaming charts for 2024
Australian-made animated series Bluey was the most streamed show in the US in 2024, topping Nielsen's annual year-end streaming charts, released this week. US viewers watched 55.62bn minutes of the 7-minute show on Disney+ according to Nielsen's reporting, just shy of the all-time yearly record of 57.7bn minutes set by Suits in 2023. The Nielsen numbers cap a massive year for Bluey, which never fell off the top ten on streaming charts and ended 2024 by announcing a full-length movie, due to hit cinemas in 2027. It was bittersweet news for fans, with the show's creator, Brisbane animator Joe Brumm, revealing in a blogpost soon after the announcement that while he would write and direct the movie adaptation, he was stepping away from the TV series. A fourth season has yet to be announced, but when questioned about the show's future last April, Bluey producer Sam Moor told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'It is not the end for Bluey. I'm sure we have many more surprises in store for you.' A spokesperson for ABC (who originally co-commissioned the series with BBC, and who is the Australian streamer) also confirmed: 'We have no plans to end the show.' Related: 'It will exist for ever': Bluey fans fearful and excited for cartoon's future A fair chunk of Bluey's extraordinary 2024 streaming numbers can be attributed to its hugely popular season three finale The Sign, a 28-minute special episode released in April. According to Disney+, the Sign drew 10.4m views globally in its first seven days of availability, making it the most-viewed Disney Junior episode premiere ever. The storyline, in which the family of blue heelers prepare for the wedding of Uncle Rad while struggling with the decision to sell their home and move to another city, captured the hearts of parents and kids. In Australia, it even spawned three special-edition Bluey-themed $1 coins. Bluey's Nielsen numbers reflect a broader trend in streaming: the dominance of 'library series'. As in 2023, the top 10 titles in Nielsen's 2024 year-end chart are all long-running shows with huge back catalogues. Grey's Anatomy finished second with 47.85bn minutes, with other top 10 contenders including Family Guy, NCIS and Law & Order: SVU. The Netflix series Bridgerton was the top original series of 2024, with 21.42bn minutes of viewing, concentrated around the release of season three in May and June. Prime Video's Fallout, with 11.95bn minutes, was the top new series.
The Guardian
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Bluey: Australian cartoon tops US streaming charts for 2024
Australian-made animated series Bluey was the most streamed show in the US in 2024, topping Nielsen's annual year-end streaming charts, released this week. US viewers watched 55.62bn minutes of the 7-minute show on Disney+ according to Nielsen's reporting, just shy of the all-time yearly record of 57.7bn minutes set by Suits in 2023. The Nielsen numbers cap a massive year for Bluey, which never fell off the top ten on streaming charts and ended 2024 by announcing a full-length movie, due to hit cinemas in 2027. It was bittersweet news for fans, with the show's creator, Brisbane animator Joe Brumm, revealing in a blogpost soon after the announcement that while he would write and direct the movie adaptation, he was stepping away from the TV series. A fourth season has yet to be announced, but when questioned about the show's future last April, Bluey producer Sam Moor told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'It is not the end for Bluey. I'm sure we have many more surprises in store for you.' A spokesperson for ABC (who originally co-commissioned the series with BBC, and who is the Australian streamer) also confirmed: 'We have no plans to end the show.' A fair chunk of Bluey's extraordinary 2024 streaming numbers can be attributed to its hugely popular season three finale The Sign, a 28-minute special episode released in April. According to Disney+, the Sign drew 10.4m views globally in its first seven days of availability, making it the most-viewed Disney Junior episode premiere ever. The storyline, in which the family of blue heelers prepare for the wedding of Uncle Rad while struggling with the decision to sell their home and move to another city, captured the hearts of parents and kids. In Australia, it even spawned three special-edition Bluey-themed $1 coins. Bluey's Nielsen numbers reflect a broader trend in streaming: the dominance of 'library series'. As in 2023, the top 10 titles in Nielsen's 2024 year-end chart are all long-running shows with huge back catalogues. Grey's Anatomy finished second with 47.85bn minutes, with other top 10 contenders including Family Guy, NCIS and Law & Order: SVU. The Netflix series Bridgerton was the top original series of 2024, with 21.42bn minutes of viewing, concentrated around the release of season three in May and June. Prime Video's Fallout, with 11.95bn minutes, was the top new series.
