BBC Studios announces four new additions to their award-winning Bluey short-form originals catalogue 

London, 5th August 2025: BBC Studios is delighted to announce the launch of four brand-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.

Designed to spark creativity and connection, the new short-form series bring fresh themes to life – from music and crafts to food and imaginative play – inviting fans of all ages to join in the fun through cooking, crafting, puppetry, and dancing.

Premiering today, 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 delighting 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.

Bluey Fancy Restaurant: 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.

he new series Bluey Tunes, Bluey Puppets, Bluey Cookalongs, and Bluey Fancy Restaurant are co-produced by BBC Studios Digital Brands and BBC Studios Kids & Family, ABC, alongside production partners:

• Bluey Tunes: A+C Studios and Insignificant TV (Available via the Official Bluey channel on YouTube from August 5 and coming soon to ABC iview, Disney Jr., Disney Channel, Disney Jr. On Demand, Disney Jr. YouTube and Disney+)
• Bluey Puppets: Simple Mischief (Available via the Official Bluey channel on YouTube now and coming soon to ABC iview, Disney Jr., Disney Channel, Disney Jr. On Demand, Disney Jr. YouTube and Disney+) 
• Bluey Cookalongs Taste Creative Studio (Available via the Official Bluey channel on YouTube from September 1 and coming soon to ABC iview, Disney Jr., Disney Channel, Disney Jr. On Demand, Disney Jr. YouTube and Disney+) 
• Bluey Fancy Restaurant: Taste Creative Studios (Available via the Official Bluey channel on YouTube from October 14 and coming soon to ABC iview, Disney Jr., Disney Channel, Disney Jr. On Demand, Disney Jr. YouTube and Disney+) 

“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 said, “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”.

These new releases build on the success of previous Bluey short-form favourites, including the acclaimed Bluey Dancealongs and Bluey Book Reads. Filmed at Bluey’s World in Brisbane, Dancealongs features professional dancer Dianne Buswell (Strictly Come Dancing, BBC One) choreographing fun routines to fan-favourite Bluey songs. Meanwhile, Book Reads Series 2, released fortnightly through until 5th August, features a star-studded cast including Elmo, Cookie Monster, Helena Bonham Carter, Elijah Wood, and Michael Sheen. Both series are available on the Official Bluey channel on YouTube and bluey.tv, which has over 10 million subscribers and 7.5 billion lifetime views.

Additionally, the success of the Bluey Minisodes highlights the power of making Bluey short-form content available across a variety of platforms. Jointly commissioned by BBC Studios Kids & Family and ABC, the Minisodes debuted onDisney+ and ABC Australia, and are also available on the Official Bluey channel onYouTube and bluey.tv. The series, which is a collection of one-to three-minute episodes featuring funny and sweet moments, was recently nominated for a Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Children’s Programming. Bluey Minisodes is written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio.