Disney Will Tide Over the 'Bluey' Drought With a Streaming Stage Show and Minisodes

Bluey‘s big-screen debut is still over a year away, and there hasn’t been a new season of regular episodes since 2024. But the Australian animated series—which occupies that rare space of “made for kids, but also fiercely beloved by adults”—has been the most-streamed show in the U.S. for two years running. And now Disney has announced some new enticements to keep fans of its extremely valuable import satisfied. First up is Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show, “a special televised version of the popular touring theatrical production,” which you will be able to watch and rewatch from your couch starting March 16. According to a Disney press release, it has an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and music by Joff Bush. And as you can see from the trailer, it involves oversized puppet versions of the characters. Then, an array of Bluey “minisodes,” which are not technically new but were previously only available online or in Australia, are coming to Disney+ on May 20. While a typical Bluey episode runs just eight minutes, these micro-episodes clock in at one to three minutes and “highlight funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo leaning into playful interactions and games