A new trailer for Paramount+'s Blue's Big City Adventure reveals beloved former hosts Steve and Joe have returned to look for clues and locate Josh and Blue, who find themselves lost in New York City. Blue's Clues is an education children's show that follows Steve and his dog Blue, as she leaves paw prints on objects throughout the house as clues. Breaking the fourth wall, Steve engages the audience by asking for their help in figuring out what Blue is trying to say in order to solve the mystery of the day. Blue's Clues first aired on Nickelodeon as part of its Nick Jr. block of programming in 1996.
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Blue's Clues quickly became a popular show for preschool-aged children due to its interactive nature, which was revolutionary at the time. The format encouraged children to engage in the show directly, helping them develop their comprehension and problem-solving skills, which aided the positive reception among parents. Blue herself became a cultural icon on par with contemporaries like Barney and Arthur, which lead to millions of dollars in merchandising sales, solidifying Blue's Clues as one of Nickelodeon's most profitable shows. During the show's initial run, two separate actors took on the role of the host, Steve (Steve Burns) from 1996 to 2002 and Joe (Donovan Patton) from 2002 to 2006. A reboot of the series, Blue's Clues & You! premiered on Nickelodeon in 2019, with Broadway actor Josh Dela Cruz taking on the host role.
In the trailer for Blue's Big City Adventure, former hosts Steve and Joe come to the rescue of Josh and Blue who find themselves lost in New York City. After learning Josh misplaced his handy-dandy notebook, Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper, and the gang journey to the big city to enlist the help of Steve and Joe in finding their friends. As they sing and dance their way through the Big Apple, they are reminded of the show's iconic catchphrase, "You can do anything, that you want to do." Watch the full trailer below:
All Three Hosts Return for this Big Adventure
Blue's Big City Adventure gives fans young and old an opportunity to see all their favorite clue-solving hosts in one epic adventure. Burns and Patton continued their involvement with the franchise after their exits, both writing and directing episodes of Blue's Clues & You! Both actors are also recurring cast members, reprising the characters of Steve and Joe throughout the reboot. While fans who grew up watching Blue's Clues may have aged out, many of them now have preschool-aged children of their own. This movie offers a nostalgic and fun adventure for the whole family to enjoy.
Paramount had previously announced an animated Blue's Clues film was in the works to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the franchise. The longevity of the franchise is a testament to how effective the show is both educationally and culturally. Junior detectives can help look for clues when Blue's Big City Adventure premieres on November 18 on Paramount+.