Major European indie producer Mediawan, led by Pierre-Antoine Capton, and independent animation studio ZAG, led by Jeremy Zag, announced the creation of Miraculous Corp. This joint venture between reunites all facets of the Miraculous franchise, under the ownership of the two partners (approximately 60% for Mediawan, 40% for ZAG).
Jeremy Zag will continue his involvement as a major shareholder and Board member, while overseeing the development and creation of existing and new characters within the franchise. Joined a dedicated team, the JV is on a mission to elevate the brand’s global footprint, overseeing both creative and commercial endeavors.
“After all these years dedicated to passionately developing the Miraculous universe alongside Thomas Astruc, Nathanaël Bronn, and Sébastien Thibaudeau, this new chapter of our journey with Mediawan will allow us to fulfill our wildest dreams, matching the ambition we have for Miraculous,” said Jeremy Zag, Founder & President of ZAG. “We are poised to introduce a groundbreaking universe of superheroes, one that not only captivates audiences worldwide but also champions the principles of girl power and gender equality. This innovative universe will transcend borders, captivating audiences in various forms across the globe. My partnership with Pierre-Antoine Capton is fundamental; we share a vision for this unprecedented expansion of a French franchise, and together, we embark on this extraordinary adventure every day.”
Miraculous Corp further announced an unprecedented expansion for Ladybug and Cat Noir’s adventures. Fans can look forward to new TV movies, spin-off series with brand new characters (such as Rainbow Light, Tiger Force, Captain Justice, Time Master, Jungle Queen and Lady Dragon) and the highly anticipated Miraculous, The Movie 2 directed by Jeremy Zag.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, the French animation sensation created by Thomas Astruc, Nathanaël Bronn and Jeremy Zag and co-produced by ZAG and Mediawan Kids & Family, has played in 150 territories. Since its debut in 2015, the series has enjoyed five seasons and three TV movies, with Seasons 6 and 7 in ongoing production. The show has picked up 30 industry awards since its launch.
Miraculous, The Movie directed by Jeremy Zag was one of the most-watched French animated films worldwide, pulling in $44 million and garnering over 35 million views on Netflix within a month.
Miraculous has a presence across various platforms, airing on Disney, Globo and TF1, as well as 37 billion YouTube views, over 250 million app downloads and 550+ million plays on Roblox. The brand’s licensing and merchandising endeavors have produced over 300 million branded products sold worldwide generating more than $400 million retail revenues last year.
“Miraculous is the result of the encounter between two visionary producers, Jeremy Zag and Aton Soumache, and a highly talented creative team that managed to bring to life and support the development of an unmatched work of French animation,” noted Pierre Antoine Capton, Founder & Presidnet of Mediawan. “Today, Miraculous stands as an emblematic brand of Mediawan, and the introduction of Miraculous Corp, along with the formation of a dedicated team for its development, will allow us to explore new creative territories and further enhance its global presence. I am extremely proud, along with all the Mediawan teams, to be part of this exceptional adventure, which reflects the confidence that the group places in its IP.”
