2024: A Bluey Year in Review
2024 has been a cheese-and-jam-packed year for Bluey! Take a look back over some of our favourite highlights from the year in our complete Bluey year in review!
January
Brand new episodes
2024 started off strong with ten new episodes premiering on Disney+ including Cubby, Exercise, Relax, Stickbird, Show and Tell, Dragon, Wild Girls, TV Shop, Slide and Cricket! Relive your favourite moments and learn more about each episode by scrolling through the carousel below.
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February
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Hammerbarn x Bunnings
In February, seven Bunnings Warehouses across Australia and New Zealand were transformed into real-life Hammerbarns! All stores offered free Bluey-themed kids’ DIY workshops, limited edition Hammerbarn-branded merchandise and so much more!
Hammerbarn… for real life!
For the first time ever, fans had the chance head on down to Hammerbarn as Bunnings Warehouse transform themselves for a storewide Bluey takeover in locations across Australia and New Zealand!
Find out more.
Book reads launched
February also saw the launch of the first series of Bluey Book Reads, featuring famous fans reading some of the most popular Bluey story books. The series kicked off with Mini Bluey – read by Aussie sisters Kylie and Dannii Minogue, and went on to include appearances from Bindi Irwin, Tom Daley, Romesh Ranganathan, Suranne Jones, Jenna Fischer, Eva Mendes, Jordan Fisher, Camille Cottin, Rob Delaney, Adam Hills and Ian Thorpe.
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March
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Bluey x jonas brothers
The surprise collaboration you didn’t know you needed! March saw The Jonas Brothers surprise Brisbane concert-goers and Bluey composer Joff Bush with their own special version of the Bluey theme song!
Bluey arrives at Cbeebies land in alton towers
Fans in the UK spent their Easters meeting Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad for real life at CBeebies land, and had the chance to stay at brand new Bluey hotel rooms at Alton Towers Family Resort. The Easter fun continued at Kew Gardens with a Bluey themed nature path that let kids and families play Bluey activities and take a closer look at Australian flora.
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April
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Ghostbasket
April 2024 became one of the biggest months in Bluey’s history, with 3 weeks of brand-new special episodes that saw the return of the Grannies, a family wedding, the Heeler house go up for sale and a jump into the future!
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The first episode, Ghostbasket, saw Janet and Rita return and the reveal that Bandit and Chilli had decided to put the Heeler House up for sale, coming as a major shock to families on the internet and around the world!
The last five seconds of the new Bluey episode landed like a kick in the guts
— Mitchell Scott (@MitchellBScott) April 7, 2024
This has breake my heart pic.twitter.com/JnJYvA7IVC
— 🌴matiblueyfandraw🌵 (@userblueyfan) April 6, 2024
Major life changes are difficult.
— Cricky (@ThatCrickyGirl) April 7, 2024
I feel like there should have been a family meeting before you just sprung this type of life-altering change on us, @OfficialBlueyTV #ghostbasket pic.twitter.com/deuwZo8DAs
Ghostbasket. That’s some twist. #bluey pic.twitter.com/z0fRZG0OzX
— David Easson (@DavidEasson) April 7, 2024
Okay and who is gonna help ME because my mum doesn’t watch Bluey pic.twitter.com/prXKTEAgqe
— mandy (@morkandmandy) April 7, 2024
Wait… Wait… WHAT?!??#Bluey @OfficialBlueyTV pic.twitter.com/Gm8YqeBDXq
— Ben Lewis (@Benjamin_Lewis) April 6, 2024
The new episode of Bluey – Ghostbasket is gonna send everyone into a tailspin. #thatending #bluey #ghostbasket
— oneregperson (@KoalaJayne) April 6, 2024
I’ve just seen that Bluey’s house is up for sale and it’s not April Fools’ Day. I am not ok. #Bluey #Parenting
— Vicky O'Connor 💙 (@vixoconn) April 7, 2024
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The Heeler’s home was even listed on Australian real estate website domain.com.au!
The Sign
All signs were leading to this…. The 28 minute Bluey special ‘The Sign’ premiered on ABC in Australia and Disney+ elsewhere around the world, on the 14th of April 2024.
Viewers were over the moon to see surprise cameos, crazy cross-town capers, plot twists; and arguably the greatest cartoon dog wedding of all time. All the excitement sent fans into a frenzy, both across the internet and for real life, all around the world!
The Sign’s global release was cause for some MAJOR celebrations, and special screenings were held in different locations from Bluey’s home all the way around the world in America, Asia, and Europe.
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But the biggest reaction came in the closing moments of the episode. Just when all signs looked to be pointing towards a new home for the Heelers, fate had one more twist up its sleeve…
You’re nothingness but shining
— ⭐Olivier ✨⚜️ | Spoilers (@RipRideRobIt) April 14, 2024
And everywhere at once
You’re everything, and everyone who is or ever was
Forever ✨⭐️🏡#Bluey #TheSign pic.twitter.com/pw4BsPlhNE
WE'RE FREE!
— The AM Productions (@smartmagana) April 13, 2024
WE'RE NOT MOVING#Bluey pic.twitter.com/CExGvUFCtU
Learn more about some of the new characters who arrived in The Sign below:
Learn more about Bucky Dunstan
Bucky Dunstan is a smooth-talking real estate agent who loves crisp white shirts, and four-door hatchbacks.
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Learn more about The Police Dog
The Police Dog is a German Shepherd who Chilli and the girls meet while searching for Frisky.
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Learn more about The Sheepdogs
These house hunters (known as the dogs-with-no-eyes by Bluey and Bingo) dream of a Queensland home with a pool.
Learn more
Learn more about Winton’s Dad
Winton’s Dad is an English Bulldog who’s a sporter of bumbags, seller of toffee apples, eater of German sausages; and a hopeless romantic.
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Learn more about Flappy
Like all butterflies, Flappy starts life as a caterpillar who crawls onto Bingo and Lila’s backyard waterslide one sunny afternoon.
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Surprise!
Just when everyone thought April couldn’t get any bigger, we surprised everyone with a third secret special called ‘Surprise’ that dropped without warning on ABC Kids and Disney+ on the 21st of April.
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In Surprise, Bluey and Bingo want Dad to play two different games, so Dad plays both at the same time. The episode ends with an extra special look into the future, where we met a new addition to the Heeler family…
In celebration of Bluey’s surprise episode, London’s iconic ‘Australia House‘ was renamed ‘Bluey House‘ for 24 hours to celebrate the show’s global impact across the UK and the world.
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ACCOLADES AND WORLD RECORDS
In May, Bluey celebrated reaching a million Instagram followers, half a billion streams on Spotify and won a Peabody Award for Storytelling all in the same month!
June
On Sunday, 2 June 2024, hundreds of Bluey-loving Aussies came together in the Heeler’s home state of Queensland, Australia and set a record for the world’s biggest game of Keepy Uppy – for real life!
Keepy Uppy
On Sunday, 2 June 2024, hundreds of Bluey-loving Aussies came together in the Heeler’s home state of Queensland, Australia and set a record for the world’s biggest game of Keepy Uppy – for real life!
Find out more.
Bluey X simpsons
Wacka-d’oh! Bluey crossed over with The Simpsons in a special stop motion treat. Watch the video below!
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JULY
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Minisodes
Following the three Bluey specials, a series of Minisodes were announced that were full of more laughs, more dancing, more friends and more Bluey! The bite-sized adventures aired throughout the year and featured the return of many fan favourite characters.
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Batch One Viewing Guide
Learn more about the batch one of Bluey Minisodes featuring some of your favourite Bluey characters!
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Octopus & Onesies Single
In August the third Bluey album, Rug Island, was announced. The first two singles included Octopus single featuring King Stingray and Onesies.
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Bluey won an award for Best Children’s Program at the TV Week Logies, and became the most watched show of 2024 in the US with over 35 billion minutes watched.
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SEPTEMBER
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Bluey Dollarbucks!
The all-new range of Collectable Bluey Dollarbuck Coins and a Stamp Pack arrived at Australia Post. Fans had a 1-in-10 chance to discover one special-coloured coin, which will be randomly placed in the Bluey 10-coin Tube and Collectable Folder Set.
Bluey Coin Collection and Stamp pack at Australia Post!
The coin collection is made up of ten collectable dollarbucks – featuring designs of Bluey, her family and friends.
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BLUEY Arrived AT BUILD-A-BEAR
Bluey fans were able to bring the Heeler fun to life with exclusive make-your-own plush and accessories workshops at Build-A-Bear!
More Info on Build-A-Bear
Fans of Bluey and Bingo will be delighted to meet these cuddly characters, dressing them in their exciting new costumes and accessories.
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OCTOBER
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TRICK OR TREAT
A spookily interactive web page launched across Bluey.tv. Fans were able to go Trick-or-Treating at Bluey’s House by clicking on each of the seven doors for either a sweet or a spooky surprise…
Trick-Or-Treat!
Will you get a Halloween treat? Or a terrifying trick? Tap on a fangtastic picture and find out… Mwahahaha!
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Minisodes – Batch Two
Fans enjoyed a second batch of minisodes that saw Bingo take up the drums, Chucky visit for a whirlpool playdate, Nana and Bobba rebuild a block city and the return of Unicorse and Browny Bear!
Minisodes Batch Two Viewing Guide
Learn more about the second batch of minisodes with related games and activities.
ExploreBluey Character Puzzle
300 of main, side and background characters and animals were brought together into this puzzle, from across the first three seasons of Bluey, fans took an exclusive closer look into the brand new character poster featuring some of your favourite Bluey families: past, present… and future!
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RUG ISLAND: tHE aLBUM Release
Joff Bush told us how he created the 16 awesome tracks on Bluey’s brand new album, Rug Island!
Rug Island: The Album Viewing Guide
Check out the ultimate Rug Island listening guide, featuring crafts, colouring sheets, wallpapers, and even an interview with Bluey’s lead composer Joff Bush.
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November
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Bluey’s world officially opens!
Brisbane welcomed Bluey and Bingo as two iconic CityCat ferries were transformed into life-sized CityDogs, just in time for the grand opening celebration of the highly-anticipated immersive experience that brought Bluey’s World to real life!
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Find out more about Bluey’s world
A one-of-a-kind guided immersive experience, taking you into the Heeler family’s iconic home and beyond!
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Bluey on strictly come dancing
On Friday 15 November, Bluey was joined by Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Gorka Marquez, Johannes Radebe and Michelle Tsiakkas for a special performance on the Strictly Come Dancing stage as part of BBC Children in Need.
You can watch a highlight from the dance below
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new york welcomeD Grannies as they take on Macy’s thanksgiving day parade!
In her third appearance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Bluey and her Keepy Uppy Balloon were joined by Grannies Rita and Gladys who rolled into the parade in their very own Grannies’ Car!
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Bluey, Bingo and their cousin Muffin visited the peak of the Empire State Building in New York City, and even made their way to MoMA in a bean-filled adventure.
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Download the beans wallpaper
Inspired by their visit to the Museum of Modern Art in New York, download this Granny approved artwork.
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December
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Bluey’s Christmas countdown returned
Bluey’s Christmas Countdown returned full of surprise crafts, games, activities, BTS exclusives, a brand new Bluey short and more!
no peeking…
Catch up on Bluey’s Christmas Countdown Calendar for festive surprises, unlocking a new gift everyday throughout December!
take me thereand we looked ahead to the future…
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company announced the first-ever animated feature film for Bluey!
The film will premiere in cinemas worldwide in 2027, followed by streaming on Disney+. The movie will also air on ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia post-theatrical release.
A letter from Joe Brumm
I’m writing this to share some Bluey news – some good, some trifficult.
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