Miraculous film becomes France's second‑most expensive movie as sequel is confirmed

The animated feature Miraculous, released on M6 on 7 August 2026, is reported to be the second‑most expensive French film ever made, with a production budget of about €80 million, trailing only Luc Besson’s Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets. The movie follows the popular series about Parisian teenagers Marinette Dupain‑Cheng and Adrien Agreste, who become the superheroes Ladybug and Chat Noir, and it drew roughly 1.6 million cinema‑goers in France and nine million worldwide during its theatrical run.

Creator and director Jérémy Zag has announced that a second installment is already written, with pre‑production underway, and a third film is currently being scripted. The sequel will continue the duo’s battle against the villain Papillon, also known as Hawk Moth, and will feature new original songs by a team that includes producer John Cohen and writer Matt Roller. The film’s success underscores the enduring popularity of the Miraculous franchise across generations.