Banijay Kids & Family Acquires 'Belzebubs' Satirical Animated Series
Originally published Jun 18, 2026
By Marta Balaga · Variety
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Key points
- Banijay Kids & Family has acquired the rights to distribute 'Belzebubs,' a satirical animated series.
- The series is based on a globally popular webcomic by JP Ahonen and is in production.
- Broadcast deals have been secured with YLE in Finland and TV3 in Catalonia, with presales in Iceland and the Czech Republic.
- The black-and-white animated series is described as having a 'pulsing dark heart.'
- Banijay has announced the voice cast and shared the first clip from the show.
Banijay Kids & Family has acquired distribution rights for the mockumentary-style adult animated series 'Belzebubs,' produced by Pyjama Films. The black-and-white series, based on a globally popular webcomic by JP Ahonen, is currently in production and has already secured broadcast deals with YLE in Finland and TV3 in Catalonia. Presales have also been confirmed with RUV in Iceland and Prima in the Czech Republic. The series is described as an 'exceptional series with a pulsing dark heart.' Banijay has also announced the voice cast and shared the first clip from the show.
Read the original story: Variety — by Marta Balaga