France Télévisions is on board for a ninth season of Xilam Animation’s Oggy and the Cockroaches, a non-dialogue comedy series that is marking its milestone 30th anniversary in 2028.
Xilam is set to deliver the new season of 78 7-minute episodes between Q3 2027 and Q2 2028. Julien Daubas and Lucas Pinatel will direct the new episodes.
The brand encompasses a spin-off series and more than 700 episodes. It is available in 190-plus markets with exposure across free, pay, and digital. On YouTube, the brand has 32 million subscribers and 17 billion views. The brand also boasts 20 million subscribers across Oggy’s social media platforms on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Snap.
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.”
