“Miraculous: The Movie” is now available on Disney+, having debuted in July 2023. This animated film, directed by Jérémy Zag, explores the origins of Ladybug and Chat Noir as they confront the villainous Butterfly in Paris. With a budget of 80 million euros, it is the second most expensive French film. The franchise, created by Thomas Astruc, has captivated audiences worldwide, boasting over 32 billion views on YouTube and five successful seasons.
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Beloved by young fans globally, “Miraculous: The Movie” is now streaming on Disney+. Premiering in July 2023 across 26 regions, this animated feature directed by Jérémy Zag became the most-viewed French film among international audiences last year. Based on the hit animated series, it drew an impressive 7.15 million theater-goers and amassed a total of 31.8 million euros worldwide.
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This cinematic adaptation revisits the captivating origins of Ladybug and Chat Noir, appealing to both dedicated fans and new viewers alike. In the film, Ladybug teams up with Chat Noir to battle the nefarious Butterfly and his band of supervillains threatening to wreak havoc in Paris. Unbeknownst to Marinette, her enigmatic partner is actually Adrien, her classmate and secret crush.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Paris, the film showcases the city’s charm with iconic landmarks like the Louvre, the Plaza Athénée, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower. Producer Jérémy Zag emphasizes that Paris plays a crucial role in the series’ international appeal. He states, “Our artistic director Jérôme Cointre transformed Paris into a fairy-tale universe that enhances the narrative. Fans love seeing the various neighborhoods and landmarks, which we’ve beautifully captured in the film.”
Jérémy continues, “This is one of the rare occasions where a musical animated film is set in Paris. While we don’t have the towering skyscrapers of New York often found in superhero films, the architecture of our city is rich with history and emotion.”
Miraculous has become a remarkable series created by Thomas Astruc, a collaborative Franco-Korean-Japanese production involving Zagtoon, Toei Animation, Method Animation, De Agostini, and SAMG Animation. With five seasons aired so far, Miraculous is broadcast in over 120 countries and has garnered over 32 billion views on YouTube globally.
One of its special episodes, “Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend of Lady Dragon,” aired on April 4, 2021, and attracted 1.3 million viewers.
In terms of finances, “Miraculous: The Movie” boasts an impressive budget of 80 million euros, making it the second most expensive French film ever, following Luc Besson’s “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” which had a staggering budget of 197 million euros. This film surpasses other notable productions, including “The Fifth Element” at 75 million euros and “Asterix at the Olympic Games” at 74 million euros. For comparison, “Totally Spies! The Movie” (2009) was made for only 5.8 million euros.
Catch the enchanting adventure of “Miraculous: The Movie,” now streaming on Disney+!