Dear Disney, please keep Bluey’s animation the way it is. Since its arrival on Disney+, this show has been a calming balm amidst today’s hyperactive children’s programming. Its gentle messaging and meaningful relationships are complemented by simple yet vibrant 2D animation that avoids fast cuts and high tension—elements that send my own kids into an agitated trance.

When Bluey: The Movie was announced, the revised animation style disappointed many, including myself. The trailers show a stark contrast in style; the original 2D animation has been replaced by CGI, resulting in characters like Bluey and Bingo looking different from their usual selves. This shift alters the world they inhabit, making it less delightfully simple.

The move to 3D animation feels unnecessary, stripping away one of the last bastions of visual simplicity for children with sensory differences. Many parents and voices across the internet echo this sentiment, expressing disappointment in the loss of Bluey’s success factors: soft colors, slow-paced scenes, low stimulation, and not being 3D.

More specifically, accounts focused on neurodivergence highlight how Bluey’s original style won’t overstimulate children with sensory differences. I hope that even with CGI alterations, some of its original feel will be retained for a cinema experience that captivates both kids and adults alike.