Xilam Animation Greenlights ‘Oggy And The Cockroaches’ Season 9

Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation (I Lost My Body) has greenlit production of a milestone ninth season of its flagship non-dialog comedy franchise, Oggy and the Cockroaches, one of the longest running French animated series. Commissioned by returning French broadcaster France Télévisions, the new season (78 x 7’) is slated for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q2 2028 in celebration of the 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 helped launch the careers of many notable talents in today’s French animation scene.

The new 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).

Synopsis: Season 9 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 enjoyed international success over its long run, and is available in over 190 territories worldwide through broadcasters, free and pay TV, and digital platforms. The franchise’s fanbase includes 32 million YouTube subscribers and 17 billion views, with 5 million views per day across six localized channels, as well as 20 million subscribers across Oggy’s social media platforms on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Snap. According to Xilam, 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.

“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,” said Marc du Pontavice, Founder & CEO of Xilam Animation.

“Season nine stays true to the heart of the series but with a dialed-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.”