Bluey tops US streaming charts in 2025 for second year in a row, with 45bn minutes watched

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Dee JeffersonJanuary 29, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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Australian animated series *Bluey* topped US streaming charts for the second consecutive year in 2025, with viewers watching 45.2 billion minutes on Disney+. Despite a decrease from 2024, this achievement is notable given the show's short episode lengths. *Grey's Anatomy* ranked second, reflecting a trend of "library series" dominating streaming, with long-running shows like *Family Guy* and *NCIS* also in the top 10. *Stranger Things* was the only original series in the top 10, boosted by its final season release. While creator Joe Brumm is stepping back from the series, a *Bluey* movie is planned for 2027, and producers have indicated that the show will continue in some form.

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