New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In what might surprise many viewers, a children's cartoon - not the latest blockbuster drama - has emerged as the most-streamed show of 2025 in the United States.

Instead of Stranger Things or other adult-oriented series dominating the annual charts, the Australian animated series Bluey took the top spot with a staggering 45.2 billion minutes watched across Disney+ last year. This marks the second year in a row that the show has held the No. 1 position on Nielsen's year-end streaming rankings.

Bluey centres on the everyday adventures of a young Blue Heeler puppy and her family. Its episodes, short at around ten minutes or less, appeal to young children while also charming older viewers with clever writing and gentle...