BBC Studios expands Bluey short-form originals catalogue
August 5, 2025
BBC Studios has announced the launch of four new Bluey short-form series, each inspired by core themes from the beloved show and reimagined in engaging new formats: Bluey Tunes, Bluey Puppets, Bluey Cookalongs, and Bluey Fancy Restaurant. Co-commissioned by BBC Studios and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), all four series will air on ABC iview in Australia, Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand in the U.S. and Disney+ globally. They are also available for viewers to watch on the Official Bluey channel on YouTube, and soon on Disney Jr. YouTube.
Available immediately, on the Official Bluey channel on YouTube, Bluey Tunes kicks off the new lineup. In Bluey Tunes, families can sing and dance along to music videos set to top tracks from the show in 10 joyful bite-sized episodes (1–2 minutes each), blending stop-motion, animation, and graphics to create a colourful musical experience.
Already entertaining viewers since its digital launch, Bluey Puppets is an inspiring craft series where viewers follow the creation of some of their favourite characters from Bluey. Each of the episodes (3–5 minutes each) includes a downloadable craft sheet so families can recreate the fun at home. While some crafting skills are a bonus, it is just as enjoyable to watch the creative process unfold.
As part of BBC Studios’ 2025 Bluey brand theme, Let’s Play Chef, two upcoming food-focused series – Bluey Cookalongs and Bluey Fancy Restaurant – celebrate mealtime fun, family togetherness, and laughter.
Blending comedy and heart, Bluey Cookalongs brings real life families together to recreate recipes inspired by beloved mealtime moments from Bluey. In this 10 x 5-minute episode series, kids take the lead in the kitchen – often with hilarious results – while their parents do their best to keep things on track.
Filmed across Australia, Bluey Fancy Restaurant invites kids to recreate Bluey and Bingo’s iconic Fancy Restaurant at home for their parents – each with their own unique take. This 10-episode series (5-8 minutes each) features real families as kids whip up some culinary creations in the kitchen and guide their grownups through a playful, romantic dining experience.
“We’re excited to launch these four new short-form series that not only expand the world of Bluey but also deepen the ways fans can engage with it,” said Jasmine Dawson, SVP Digital, BBC Studios. “Our strategy is all about putting fandom at the heart of everything we do by creating a variety of content that invites participation, sparks creativity, and brings families together. Whether it’s dancing, crafting, or cooking, these series are designed to celebrate the joy and play that Bluey inspires in fans around the world.”
“BBC Studios Kids & Family is delighted to be co-commissioning more short-form series with BBC Studios Digital Brands team and ABC, that will be shared across the globe through our partners at Disney.” said Cecilia Persson, Managing Director of BBC Studios Kids & Family. “Together, we’re creating and delivering stories to reflect how kids discover and interact with content they love. These short-form series have been shaped to not only extend the Bluey universe, but to invite exploration and engagement across different platforms.”
ABC Acting Head of Children & Family, Mary-Ellen Mullane, added: “We’re thrilled to continue collaborating with the team at BBC Studios and Ludo Studio to deliver fans even more from the world of Bluey. We’re incredibly proud to be the home of Bluey in Australia and look forward to delivering this creative collection of content to ABC audiences soon”.
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