Xilam
French animation studio producing 2D and 3D animated series and feature films for global audiences. Owns original IP including Oggy and the Cockroaches and Zig & Sharko, distributing across 190+ countries via Netflix, Disney+, public broadcasters, and its Toon Box DTC streaming platform.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Xilam does
Xilam Animation is a French animation studio founded in 1999 and headquartered in Paris, operating integrated production studios in Angoulême, France, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The company produces animated content in 2D, 3D (CG), and premium formats, targeting preschool children, kids, and family/adult audiences. Its content library features original intellectual property including Oggy and the Cockroaches (now in Season 9), Zig & Sharko, Mr Magoo, and newer properties such as Lucy Lost, The Doomies, Submarine Jim, and Piggy Builders. The company is publicly listed on Euronext Growth Paris under ticker XIL, having transferred its listing from the main Euronext market in September 2025, and operates the Xilam Films subsidiary dedicated to animated feature films.
Xilam's business model centers on multi-channel content monetization. Primary revenue streams include broadcast licensing to international broadcasters (France Télévisions, BBC, ZDF, Super RTL, Cartoon Network), platform licensing to global streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime), co-production partnerships, production services for third-party projects (including work for Disney Branded Television's The Doomies and Netflix's Asterix & Obelix series), merchandise and licensing partnerships (Simba Dickie Group for Oggy Oggy toys, Celio for apparel, Les Livres du Dragon d'Or for Piggy Builders publishing), and a direct-to-consumer kids streaming platform called Toon Box launched in December 2025. Content reaches more than 190 countries, with an audience footprint of 110 million fans, 50 billion cumulative video views, and 35 million mobile app downloads.
Distribution and go-to-market rely on long-standing enterprise relationships with major streaming platforms, European public broadcasters, and international sales agents (Goodfellas, formerly Gebeka International). The company maintains an active festival and event presence at Annecy, Cannes, Cartoon Forum, and MIFA, and has received industry recognition including the Unifrance Audiovisual Export Award 2024 for Zig & Sharko, an Annecy Jury Prize for La Vie de Château, and EthiFinance Platinum ESG certification with an 82/100 score. Recent activity includes the Oggy et les Cafards Season 9 production launch (March 2026), The Doomies debut on Disney+ (June 2026), Le Loup animated feature production with Crunchyroll, Bidibul, and ARP (June 2026), and the Lucy Lost feature selection at Cannes and Annecy 2026.
Xilam firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Xilam
- Legal name
- XILAM ANIMATION
- Website
- https://xilam.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- French animation studio producing 2D and 3D animated series and feature films for global audiences. Owns original IP including Oggy and the Cockroaches and Zig & Sharko, distributing across 190+ countries via Netflix, Disney+, public broadcasters, and its Toon Box DTC streaming platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Xilam industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Animation Content Production
- NAICS
- Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)
- SIC
- Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Kids & Preschool Animation Production (MPADACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- 2D (Traditional & Digital) Animation Production (MPADACAA), Adult Animation Production (MPADACAK)
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Where Xilam is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Xilam business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Broadcast Licensing and Distribution: Xilam generates revenue through licensing animated content to broadcasters worldwide. The company secures broadcast deals with major networks and streaming platforms, receiving licensing fees for content distribution rights across different territories.
- Co-production Revenue: Xilam partners with broadcasters and production companies for co-productions, sharing production costs and retaining distribution rights in certain territories. Partners include France Télévisions, BBC, ZDF, and international broadcasters.
- Streaming Platform (Toon Box): Xilam launched Toon Box, a direct-to-consumer kids safe streaming app, representing a new revenue stream from subscriber/potential subscription fees and advertising on the platform.
- Merchandising and Licensing: Xilam generates licensing revenue from merchandise partnerships including toys (Simba Dickie Group for Oggy Oggy), clothing (Celio partnership for character-based apparel), and publishing (Les Trois Bricochons with Les Livres du Dragon d'Or).
- Production Services: Xilam provides animation production services for third-party projects, including working on Netflix's Asterix & Obelix series and producing content for Disney Branded Television.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels6 records
Xilam product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Xilam is an integrated animation studio that develops, produces, and licenses original animated content across preschool, kids, and adult audiences in 2D, 3D (CG), and premium formats. The company owns intellectual property including Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko, and Mr Magoo, distributes content to broadcasters and streaming platforms in 190+ countries, and operates the Toon Box kids-safe streaming platform launched in December 2025.
Product overview
Xilam is a major French animation studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of animated content across multiple formats and target audiences. The company produces content in 2D, 3D (CG), and premium animation through studios in Paris, Angoulême, and Ho Chi Minh City. Its product portfolio spans feature films (Lucy Lost, Le Loup), preschool series (Les Trois Bricochons, Oggy Oggy, Where is Chicky?), kids comedy series (Zig & Sharko, Oggy et les Cafards, Karate Sheep, Submarine Jim), and adult animation (Twilight of the Gods for Netflix). The company also operates Toon Box, a proprietary kids streaming platform, and manages a merchandise licensing business. Content is distributed to more than 190 countries through major international platforms and broadcasters including Netflix, Disney+, France Télévisions, BBC, ZDF, and Cartoon Network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Xilam Films: Subsidiary dedicated to feature-length animated films, created in September 2022
- Toon Box
Products and services
- Lucy Lost (feature film) Animated feature film directed by Olivier Clert, adapted from Michael Morpurgo's novel 'Listen to the Moon'; selected for Cannes and Annecy festivals. Targeted at family audiences for theatrical and international distribution.
- Capitaine Jim (Submarine Jim) 2D animated series for children created by Frédéric Martin, broadcast with France Télévisions, BBC, and Super RTL among others. Showcased at Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
- Les Trois Bricochons (Piggy Builders) European preschool series co-commissioned by BBC (UK), France Télévisions, and ZDF (Germany), featuring characters Cornelia, Cesar and Charlie. Selected in the animation preschool category at the BANFF World Media Festival Rockie Awards.
- T'es où Chicky? (Where is Chicky?) Animated series produced by Cube Creative Productions / Planet Nemo Animation. Aimed at young audiences with slapstick comedy format.
- Potobot Animated series about Chloé, a 12-year-old, and Potobot, a small robot from the future on a mission to save the planet. Targets family/kids audiences with adventure storytelling.
- La Vie de Château Animated series that won the Jury Prize at Annecy Festival in the TV Series category. Targets family audiences with high-quality storytelling.
- The Doomies Comedy-horror series produced for Disney Branded Television and released on Disney+. Created by Rémi Zaarour, Andrés Fernandez, and Henry Gifford, directed by Andrés Fernandez. Targeted at family/kids audiences.
- Zig & Sharko Long-running slapstick comedy series celebrating 15 years on air; won the Unifrance Audiovisual Export Award 2024 as the top-selling French animation export. Distributed across multiple global platforms and broadcasters.
- Oggy et les Cafards (Oggy and the Cockroaches) Iconic slapstick comedy series with multiple seasons, the ninth produced in partnership with France Télévisions. Distributed globally with merchandise licensing including toys and apparel.
- Oggy Oggy Preschool spin-off of Oggy and the Cockroaches franchise, with master toy partnership with Simba Dickie Group for global toy manufacturing and distribution.
- Mr Magoo Animated series based on the original character Mr. Quincy Magoo by John Hubley. Targets family audiences with comedy content.
- Karaté Mouton (Karate Sheep) Slapstick comedy series with Netflix global launch and additional distribution through Cartoon Network, Gulli, and beIN. Targets kids audiences with slapstick humor.
- Twilight of the Gods Adult animation series for Netflix created by Zack Snyder and produced in Xilam studios. Global launch September 2024. Targets adult animation fans with fantasy/mythology themes.
- Le Loup (The Wolf) Psychological thriller animated feature film in production with partners Bidibul Productions, Goodfellas, ARP, and Crunchyroll (global streaming distribution). Targeted at family and adult audiences.
- Toon Box Streaming Platform Kids-safe streaming app offering direct-to-consumer access to over 1,000 episodes across 11 territories including the US, UK, and Canada. Includes content, games, and storybooks in a family-friendly environment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Content broadcast in 190+ countries worldwide
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Xilam
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Xilam technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Xilam partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.
- Bidibul ProductionscoreCo-production partner for Le Loup (The Wolf) animated feature film. Partnership contributes to Xilam Films' expanding portfolio of animated feature productions.
- ARPcoreCo-production partner for Le Loup (The Wolf) animated feature film, a psychological thriller in production for 2026 release.
- CrunchyrollcoreDistribution partner for Le Loup (The Wolf) animated feature film. Crunchyroll provides global streaming distribution for anime and animation content.
- Les Livres du Dragon d'Or (Editis)minorPublishing partnership for Les Trois Bricochons (Piggy Builders) licensing the property into children's books catalog.
- UGCcoreXilam and UGC partnered to adapt Bernard Werber's bestselling novel Empire of the Ants (Les Fourmis) into a television series combining live action and visual effects. The project will explore parallel investigations in the human world and ant world, featuring contributions from notable industry specialists.
- CeliominorFrench fashion retailer partnership for clothing collection featuring Xilam animated series characters including Zig & Sharko and Oggy.
- Simba Dickie GroupmajorMaster toy partner for Oggy Oggy preschool property. Handles global toy manufacturing and distribution for the franchise.
- Goodfellas AnimationcoreInternational sales agent (formerly Gebeka International, rebranded 2025) handling worldwide distribution for Xilam productions including Lucy Lost, managing sales across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North Africa. Goodfellas also handles international sales for The Legendaries which generated 150,000+ admissions in first week.
- France TélévisionscorePrimary French broadcast partner for multiple Xilam productions including Oggy et les Cafards Season 9, Submarine Jim, Les Trois Bricochons, and new productions. Long-standing strategic partnership.
- NetflixcoreMajor streaming distribution partner for Twilight of the Gods (adult animation series), Karate Sheep, and other content. Also a co-production partner for original productions.
- Disney Branded TelevisioncoreProduction partner for The Doomies horror comedy series, produced specifically for Disney Branded Television. Content available on Disney+ streaming platform.
- BBCmajorUK broadcast partner for Les Trois Bricochons (Piggy Builders) and Submarine Jim series. Commissioned original production of Piggy Builders.
- Super RTLmajorGerman broadcast partner for Submarine Jim, Zig & Sharko, Karate Sheep, and other series. Long-standing distribution relationship.
- ZDFmajorGerman public broadcaster and co-production partner for Les Trois Bricochons (Piggy Builders), commissioned in 2024.
- Sony Pictures Networks IndiaminorRenewed partnership for Oggy and the Cockroaches franchise distribution in India. Ongoing licensing relationship.
- Le PactemajorFrench theatrical distributor for Lucy Lost animated feature film. Handles theatrical release in France.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Xilam competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aardman Animations: British animation studio renowned for stop-motion and clay animation features and series (Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit). Strong direct peer as a European animation house with globally distributed IP and major broadcaster partnerships.
- Gaumont Animation: French animation division of Gaumont producing premium kids and family content. Direct peer as a French animation studio with comparable IP portfolio (e.g., Angelina Ballerina) and similar platform licensing strategy.
- TeamTO: French animation studio producing 2D and CG series and feature films for kids and family audiences globally. Direct comparable as a French-headquartered animation house with multi-format capabilities (series + features) and similar broadcaster/platform customer base.
- Banijay Kids & Family: Pan-European kids and family content production and distribution division of Banijay. Direct peer producing and distributing animated and live-action content to global platforms and broadcasters with overlapping customer base.
- Mondo TV: Italian animation production and distribution group with a portfolio of kids IP. Direct peer as a European animation studio with international distribution and licensing operations targeting the same broadcaster/platform customers.
- Cyber Group Studios: Paris-based animation studio specializing in premium kids and family CGI series. Direct peer in French animation production, serving the same preschool/kids segment with distribution through major global broadcasters and platforms.
- WildBrain: Canadian kids and family entertainment company owning the Peanuts franchise and operating the WildBrain Spark YouTube network. Comparable as a multi-IP kids content owner with platform/licensing revenue model and DTC distribution ambitions.
- Marathon Media: French animation studio (subsidiary of Zodiak Media/ Banijay) producing major international kids franchises including Totally Spies and Miraculous Ladybug. Direct peer in French animation production targeting global kids audiences.
Broad incumbents
- DreamWorks Animation: Major US animation studio owned by NBCUniversal producing animated films and series. Broad incumbent in feature animation that competes for premium co-production deals and streaming platform commissions.
- Illumination Entertainment: Universal-owned global animation studio producing major animated feature films (Despicable Me, Minions, The Secret Life of Pets). Broad incumbent in the animation space that competes for platform feature film commissions but operates at a significantly larger scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Xilam social profiles
Digital presenceXilam compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Xilam financial estimates
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Xilam leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Xilam subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Xilam funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Xilam M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Xilam
What does Xilam do?
Xilam is an integrated animation studio that develops, produces, and licenses original animated content across preschool, kids, and adult audiences in 2D, 3D (CG), and premium formats. The company owns intellectual property including Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko, and Mr Magoo, distributes content to broadcasters and streaming platforms in 190+ countries, and operates the Toon Box kids-safe streaming platform launched in December 2025.
Is Xilam a public or private company?
Xilam is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Xilam founded?
Xilam was founded in 1999. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Xilam based?
Xilam is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Xilam make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Broadcast Licensing and Distribution is the primary driver. The others are co-production Revenue, streaming Platform (Toon Box), merchandising and Licensing and production Services.
Who are Xilam's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aardman Animations, Gaumont Animation, TeamTO, Banijay Kids & Family, Mondo TV, Cyber Group Studios, WildBrain and Marathon Media. Broad incumbents are DreamWorks Animation and Illumination Entertainment.
Does Xilam have an API?
No public API is recorded for Xilam.
What industry is Xilam in?
Xilam's product category is Animation Content Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADACAJ, Kids & Preschool Animation Production, with a secondary code of MPADACAA, 2D (Traditional & Digital) Animation Production. Its NAICS code is 5121 and its SIC code is 7829.