Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir is getting a live-action TV series! See-Saw Films and Miraculous Corp team up for the adaptation.
Parisian superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir are officially making the leap from animation to live-action television. Miraculous Corp and See-Saw Films, both operating under the Mediawan umbrella, have joined forces to develop the first-ever live-action series adaptation of the global phenomenon Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. Acclaimed writer and executive producer Emme Hoy, known for her work on Sweetpea and the upcoming BBC series Honey, is attached to pen the script. Designed to expand the emotional depth of the franchise for a broader audience, the project brings together prestige television pedigree and world-building expertise.
What Is the Story and Background of the Live-Action Adaptation?
Created originally by Thomas Astruc, Jeremy Zag, and Nathanaël Bronn, the animated television universe follows Parisian classmates Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste. Secretly possessing magical kwami powers, they transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir to protect Paris from villainous akumatized threats, unaware of each other's civilian identities.
- A More Mature Tone: Producers note that live action provides the necessary space to explore the emotional weight and romantic tension between the core characters. Maria Nicholson of See-Saw Films noted that the adaptation focuses on the emotional distance between who the characters are and who they let people see.
- Proven Television Pedigree: See-Saw Films brings massive industry credibility to the project, having previously produced high-end television dramas like Slow Horses and Heartstopper.
- Expanding the Brand: The original animated iteration remains a massive global juggernaut, airing its sixth season across major channels and streaming hubs like Disney+ and Netflix, with Season 7 slated to premiere in late 2026.
When Will the Live-Action Miraculous Series Be Released?
As the project is currently in the early development phase, no official release date or cast announcements have been revealed by See-Saw Films or Miraculous Corp.
With Emme Hoy actively scripting the television adaptation and executive producers including Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Simon Gillis, and Ben Irving overseeing the pipeline, casting details and production schedules will likely follow as pre-production advances. Fans of the franchise can continue streaming the first six seasons on Disney+ and Netflix while anticipating the upcoming global live stage show in 2027.