What happens when your childhood alien best friend shows up again, two decades later, and your life is kind of a mess? That’s the delightfully odd premise of Allen, and it comes from the people who made Bluey, so expectations are high.
Think E.T., but grown up, very Australian and a lot sillier. Here’s everything you need to know.
| Movie | Allen |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Release date | November 12, 2026 (worldwide) |
| Studio | Ludo Studio (makers of Bluey) |
| Directors | Jeffrey Walker, with co-director Daley Pearson |
| Writers | Daley Pearson and Sophie Miller |
| Lead | T.J. Power as Petey |
| Format | Live-action |
| Genre | Sci-fi family comedy |
What Is Allen About?
As a child, Petey had a close encounter with an alien, and it shaped the rest of his life. Twenty years on, he still hasn’t really moved on. Then his old alien friend, Allen, returns, for reasons Netflix describes as “complicated and unexpected”.
The story is set in a fictional coastal town in Queensland, and the trailers lean into big laughs, a very expressive alien and a surprisingly sweet friendship at the centre.
Allen Cast
T.J. Power leads as grown-up Petey, with Charlotte Nicdao as Carly and Josh Helman as Jaden. The cast also includes Emily Barclay, Benedict Hardie as Rory, Kaipo Heke as Nahuel, Chaydon Jay as Roy, Danny Kim as Jim and Christopher Sommers as Deputy Officer Gary Foots. Edward A. O’Sullivan and Caitlin Niemotko play young Petey and young Carly.
From Bluey to Live-Action
Ludo Studio became a household name with Bluey, the animated dog family that adults love as much as kids. Allen is the studio’s first locally made live-action feature, and it carries the same mix of warmth, chaos and jokes that land for every age.
Creator Daley Pearson, a Ludo co-founder, co-directs alongside Jeffrey Walker. The film was shot from July 2025 in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, including Screen Queensland Studios.
Is Allen Good for Kids?
It’s pitched as a family comedy, so it should suit most ages. Netflix hasn’t published a final rating yet, so check the age rating on the app before family movie night. Grown-ups who loved Paul or E.T. as kids will probably get the most out of it.
FAQs
When does Allen come out on Netflix?
November 12, 2026, worldwide.
Is Allen made by the Bluey creators?
It’s made by Ludo Studio, the Australian studio behind Bluey.
Is Allen animated?
No. It’s a live-action film featuring an alien character.
Who stars in Allen?
T.J. Power as Petey, with Charlotte Nicdao and Josh Helman.
Where was Allen filmed?
In Brisbane and on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
