Xilam Animation greenlights landmark 9th season of ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ with France Télévisions
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Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has greenlit production of a milestone ninth season of its flagship non-dialogue comedy franchise Oggy and the Cockroaches – cementing its status as one of the longest running French animated series. Commissioned by returning French broadcaster France Télévisions, the new season (78×7’) is slated for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q2 2028 in celebration of the iconic franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2028. Including its spin-off series, the franchise spans over 700 episodes. First created by Jean Yves Raimbaud in 1997 and driven by author and director Olivier Jean Marie for over 20 years, Oggy and the Cockroaches has provided a launchpad for many talents who have become key figures of the French animation industry.
Oggy and the Cockroaches (Xilam Animation/France Télévisions)
The new ninth season will be directed by Julien Daubas (Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie, Asterix and Obelix: The Big Fight) and Lucas Pinatel (Zig & Sharko, Submarine Jim). Season nine returns to the core elements that made Oggy and the Cockroaches a global success – led by the inventive and explosive rivalry of Oggy versus the cockroaches. No longer just a laid-back couch potato, Oggy takes on the day with a giant smile – wake-ups turn into choreography and chores become showtime. But for cockroaches Marky, Dee Dee and Joey – forever determined to spoil his fun – chaos remains the priority, and when Oggy’s unstoppable optimism clashes with their outrageous schemes, the showdown is set to get bigger, louder, and wilder than ever.
The series has celebrated international success and is available in over 190 territories worldwide including broadcasters, Free and Pay TV, and digital platforms. Xilam has built a dedicated digital fanbase for the franchise, including 32 million YouTube subscribers and 17 billion views, with five million views per day across six localised channels, as well as 20 million subscribers across Oggy’s social media platforms on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Snap. The franchise’s popularity is continuing to expand around the world, with particular growth seen in Africa and Asia including audiences of 60 million in India alone.
Marc du Pontavice, Founder and CEO at Xilam Animation, said:
For almost three decades, Oggy and the Cockroaches has endured as one of our most iconic and well-loved creations – with its positive values, hilarious escapades and familiar characters charming generations of fans around the world. In today’s evolving industry landscape, strong legacy brands are more important than ever – and we’re proud to open a new chapter for Oggy alongside our long-standing partners France Télévisions who first commissioned the series 30 years ago. Season nine stays true to the heart of the series but with a dialled-up approach – there’s sharper comedic timing, bolder twists, and a new energy that makes the classic showdown of Oggy versus the cockroaches louder and funnier than ever.