In some corners of the internet, fans are worried that Bluey, everyone’s favorite kid’s show about a rambunctious blue heeler and her family, might be getting canceled. But is there any truth to the rumors?
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: there has been no official announcement from the creators of Bluey, or the various networks and streaming platforms that run it, that Bluey is getting canceled. However, there are a couple of factors that could be leading fans to believe that Bluey Heeler and her family aren’t long for this world.
First off, Bluey doesn’t have a regular release schedule like other shows. Episodes tend to be released in small batches; for example, last January, ten new episodes hit Disney+ after having been released in Australia in 2023.
Secondly, there’s the matter of the upcoming Bluey special, “The Sign,” and its precursor “Ghostbasket.”
Why Bluey’s “Ghostbasket” and “The Sign” are fueling speculation
“The Sign,” which comes out globally on April 14, is a 28-minute Bluey special. The special will be four times the length of a normal Bluey episode, and yet plot details are still tightly under wraps.
However, the end of “Ghostbasket” sets up a huge plot development for “The Sign.” “Ghostbasket” sees the Heeler family pretending that Bandit is a real estate agent, trying to sell the family home. When the episode ends, we see that there’s actually a For Sale sign in front of the house. Does this mean the Heelers are moving? What does that mean for the show itself? It certainly seems like huge changes are afoot for Bluey and her family.
That, and the fact that there’s no official release date for episodes after “The Sign,” is fueling rumors that the special is a sendoff for Bluey and her family, and that the show will be ending after the special airs.
Again, though: there has been no official announcement that Bluey is getting canceled. There have been reports that Ludo Studios has been on hiatus since finishing production of the special, but that’s not the same as cancelation. The show is currently at the height of its popularity, so as long as the cast and crew want to keep making it, the show has a bright future ahead.
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