Barney’s World Gives Beloved Classic Barney Song a New Update and Music Video

Barney's World Gives Beloved Classic Barney Song a New Update and Music Video

As a child of the ’90s, I can’t help but feel a surge of nostalgia hearing about Barney’s return. The purple dinosaur was a staple of my childhood, teaching me lessons about love and friendship through his catchy tunes. Now, with the modern update in Mattel’s Barney’s World, I’m excited to share this beloved character with my own kids.


In a modern twist, the beloved children’s series “Barney” is set to return with a new animated series titled “Barney’s World,” premiering on Max in October. Notably, some of Barney’s timeless tunes are receiving contemporary makeovers as well. Among them is the iconic song “I Love You,” now updated as “I Love You (I Love Me Too),” which underscores the importance of self-love along with love for others. In conjunction with this new single, a music video showcasing the entire cast has also been released, and you can view it in the video provided below. The first episode of Barney’s World will be available early on Barney’s Official YouTube channel on October 11th before its official launch on Max on October 14th.

A 2024 Refresh

In the original version, the song included the lines “I love you, you love me too”. However, in the revised version, it changes to “I love you, I love me too”, emphasizing that while loving others is crucial, so is loving oneself. Mattel aims to convey significant messages of self-love and self-esteem to young listeners amidst the difficulties they face as they grow up.

Mattel Television Studios aims to create and share serialized and feature-length content that extends Mattel’s characters and narratives across both traditional and streaming channels globally, shared Josh Silverman, Mattel’s Chief Franchise Officer. We’re excited to reintroduce Barney to fans worldwide, and we hope this updated version leaves a lasting impact on the younger generation by instilling valuable lessons that will shape their development as they mature.

Barney's World Gives Beloved Classic Barney Song a New Update and Music Video

Vanessa Brookman, General Manager of Kids, Global Streaming and International Networks at Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed excitement about collaborating with Mattel. She shared that they are working on a vibrant, innovative adaptation of Barney that will strike a chord with preschoolers worldwide as well as their families. The upcoming animated series is designed to merge the nostalgia of yesteryears with contemporary storytelling, maintaining the legacy of the iconic purple dinosaur by continuing to educate, inspire, and amuse young viewers.

A Long-Awaited Return

In simpler terms, the initial Barney & Friends series follows the escapades of a large purple dinosaur named Barney, alongside his companions Baby Bop and BJ. They engage in various adventures, both in the classroom and on the playground, interacting with different sets of children throughout their journey. The show struck a chord with viewers since its debut in 1992, continuing until 2010. A new group of fans will soon encounter their own interpretation of this beloved character.

Barney's World Gives Beloved Classic Barney Song a New Update and Music Video

In a delightful twist, Barney’s World is designed primarily for preschoolers, but it also evokes a sense of nostalgia for parents who once knew Barney from their playground days. Mattel anticipates that these parents can now create fresh memories with their children around the lovable purple dinosaur, starting with Barney’s World.

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2024-09-16 18:10