Zag and Method Animation have announced Disney Branded Television’s acquisition of seasons six and seven, plus three animated specials, of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
Zag, and Method Animation (Mediawan Kids & Family), have announced that Disney Branded Television has acquired seasons six and seven of the globally renowned series, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, as well as three original animated specials. The new season and specials will be available on Disney Channels worldwide, then on Disney+ globally thereafter. The announcement was made by Jeremy Zag, founder and CEO of Zag, and Julien Borde, president of Mediawan Kids & Family.
The two new seasons, each consisting of 26 x 22-minute episodes, and original specials are produced in collaboration with Disney Branded Television, Brazil’s Globosat, Italy’s KidsMe, and France’s TF1.
Currently in production for an autumn 2024 launch, season six of Miraculous finds the superheroes facing a new enemy. Set in a revitalised, eco-friendly Paris, the heroes are about to experience a school year full of revelation.
Now available on Disney Channel and Disney+ US, the first 44-minute special, Miraculous World: Paris, Tales of Shadybug & Claw Noir showcases Ladybug and Cat Noir discovering a parallel world. The second of the three specials (title TBD) is currently in pre-production. The new season and specials will deliver exciting new visuals, produced via the gaming platform Unreal Engine, the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool for photoreal visual and immersive experiences.
“We are excited to continue working with Disney Branded Television to create first-class content for Miraculous fans everywhere,” commented Jeremy Zag. “Our audiences resonate with this coming-of-age series about ordinary kids learning the importance of believing in themselves and understanding that you don’t need to be a superhero or wear a mask to reach your dreams and overcome fears.”
“We are thrilled to continue the wonderful adventure of the two most famous superheroes among children with Zag and our long-standing partner Disney Branded Television,” says Julien Borde, president of Mediawan Kids & Family. “The Miraculous universe continues to expand, captivating an increasingly vast and demanding fan community. These new adventures will meet their expectations and are poised to surprise and inspire dreams.”