Bluey fans are saddened after learning that the creator of the beloved animated series will be taking a step back to focus on the new film.
Creator Joe Brumm announced the “difficult” news via his blog, stating that the upcoming fourth season would continue without his involvement.
While viewers were happy to hear that the cartoon would be heading to theaters, fans were also disappointed to learn that Brumm would not be involved in the next season.
“I’ve always said that I wouldn’t continue making the show if I didn’t think I could make any new season as good as the last,” Brumm said in his announcement. “This would have been the case for me with a possible season four, so I have decided to take a break from my involvement with the TV series. Just in case I can’t stand to make more seasons myself, The Sign will mark my TV finale for Bluey and I’ve written it as such.”
‘Bluey has completely changed my life. It was an immensely satisfying thing to be a part of, more than I can put into words. To walk away from it when it’s at such a height will seem crazy to some, but for now I’m finding it difficult to really reach back into that four to six year old world and write authentically.
“My Bluey crew and all the creative people in my life completely understand my decision. Working with this amazing group of people has been the absolute highlight of my animation career and I hope having Bluey on their CV is a sign of pride for them.”
Bluey fans are saddened after learning that the creator of the beloved animated series will be taking a step back to focus on the new film
Creator Joe Brumm announced the ‘difficult’ news via his blog
He concluded by assuring fans that the statement did not signal the end of the Bluey show, but merely to clarify his shift in focus.
“To be clear, this is not an announcement about the end of the show, but it is an acknowledgment that my focus will be on the movie.”
Fans took to X to express their sadness over Brumm’s impending absence and to thank them for his contribution.
One fan called his departure “heartbreaking” as they shared a link to their video reacting to Brumm’s departure.
One posted: ‘Thank you, Joe Brumm, for making such a great children’s show that is for all ages. Without this show, I would never consider making a fanfiction story, but since we have the Bluey cartoon series, I’ve gotten creative.”
‘Thank you Mr. Brumm!’ wrote another fan.
“NOOOOOOOOOOO JOE,” one person wrote. ‘It’s actually so sad that he’s leaving. But I know Jeffrey, Aspinwall, Pearson and everyone who works on this show will continue to make it great,” wrote another.
Fans took to X to express their sadness over Brumm’s impending absence
“Thanks Joe Brumm. Hopefully he can start writing again when he feels like it. We really like the way he writes moments that surprise us,” wrote another.
‘Bluey wouldn’t be the same without Brumm, but Bluey will always be the joy of many adults and children, from the beginning to the uncertain future of the series. thank you, Joe Brumm!’ one posted.
“Great news, but I don’t have a good feeling about a Brumm-less season from Bluey,” said another.
Another responded to the news that Brumm would be stepping away with a GIF of a somber Bluey with tears in his eyes.
“My daughter loves this series, just like us,” another responded to the news.
‘I’m really going to miss Joe Brumm when he steps down. I just hope whoever takes his place makes Bluey just like Joe Brumm,” wrote another.
News of Brumm’s departure comes amid another major announcement about the cartoon: Bluey is being made into a movie.
The Australian cartoon first appeared in 2018 and has become hugely popular with children and parents alike, with the show picking up numerous awards along the way.
According to him, the show drew heavy inspiration from Brumm’s life as a father of two daughters Independent.
Earlier this year there was speculation that the TV series was coming to an end, but despite producers denying this, there has been no news of a fourth series yet.
But good news for fans: the adventures of the adorable Blue Heeler puppy will continue as Bluey heads to theaters in 2027.
BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, is joining forces with Disney to make a feature film
The Australian cartoon first appeared in 2018 and has become hugely popular with children and parents alike, with the show picking up numerous awards along the way.
News of Brumm’s departure comes amid another major announcement about the cartoon: Bluey is being made into a movie
After the film hits the big screen, fans can also stream the film on Disney+, as well as ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia.
Brumm expressed his excitement about the upcoming film. He said: “I really enjoyed the experience of working with a longer format on ‘The Sign’ in Series 3, so going even further with a feature film feels like a natural extension of that.
‘I always thought that Bluey deserved a movie in the cinema. I want this to be an experiential event that the whole family can enjoy together. I’m thrilled to continue working with Cecilia Persson, Tom Fussell and the team at BBC Studios, and Dana Walden, Alan Bergman and Disney to bring this new Bluey story to the big screen.”
The film will feature the voices of Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mother and father, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, along with music created by composer Joff Bush.
The CG-animated film is produced by award-winning animation producer Amber Naismith, with Richard Jeffery returning to co-direct the film.