What Superprod does

Superprod Group (legal entity SUPERPROD S.A.S.) is an independent European production company founded in 2010 by Clément Calvet and Jérémie Fajner, headquartered at 107 Avenue Parmentier, Paris. The group develops, produces and distributes premium animated and live-action series and feature films for international broadcasters and streaming platforms, operating wholly-owned production subsidiaries across animation (Superprod Animation, RedMonk Studio, Mélusine Productions, Studio 352, Watch Next Media, Wheel In Motion), drama and features (Superprod Drama, Superprod Films), music services (440Hz) and financing/distribution (The Coproduction Company), with approximately 400 collaborators across offices in Paris, Angoulême, Luxembourg, London, Milan, Los Angeles and New York.

The group's underlying technology stack combines multiple animation techniques - Full CGI, Hybrid CGI 2D, Cartoon, Realistic, Claymation and 2D - supported by a proprietary USD-based production pipeline leveraging Pixar's Universal Scene Description. It distributes finished content in more than 180 countries through its in-house arm SUPERIGHTS. The business model is a hybrid of project-based professional services revenue (production fees, co-production financing, service production for tier-1 platforms) and recurring licensing/royalty income via SUPERIGHTS, with no publicly disclosed pricing.

Superprod's customer base spans global streaming platforms and major broadcasters - Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros Animation, StudioCanal, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation Television, BBC Studios, ZDF, France Télévisions, TF1, Canal+, M6, RAI - with co-production partnerships and service-production mandates producing franchises such as Batwheels, Paddington, Lassie, Geronimo Stilton, Spirit Rangers, Go! Go! Cory Carson and Supa Team 4. Award pedigree includes an Oscar nomination and a European Film Award for Song of the Sea, seven Emmy nominations for Spirit Rangers, three for Paddington, an Annie Award for Ghee Happy and an Annecy 2026 official selection for Le dossier de l'aube.

Name

Superprod

Legal name

SUPERPROD S.A.S.

Website

https://superprod.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Superprod is a privately-held European animation and fiction production group that develops, produces and distributes premium series and feature films for global streaming platforms and broadcasters, operating seven production subsidiaries and offices across Europe and the US with content distributed in 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Animated Series Production (TV/Streaming) (MPADACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animated Feature Film Production (MPADACAH)

Keywords

• Animation production services
• Television series production
• Content distribution licensing
• Premium animated content
• Fiction series production

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Animation and Fiction Production: Superprod develops, produces, and distributes animated and live-action TV series and feature films. Revenue is generated through production fees, co-production arrangements, and licensing deals with international broadcasters and streaming platforms.
2. Content Distribution: The company distributes content through its distribution arm SUPERIGHTS, selling programs in more than 180 countries. Revenue generated through licensing fees and distribution royalties.
3. Music Services: Through its 440Hz subsidiary, the company provides music services to audiovisual producers, including music composition, synchronization, and licensing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Superprod develops, produces, and distributes premium animated and live-action/fiction series and feature films for international broadcasters and streaming platforms. The group operates its own animation studios in Paris and Angoulême using Full CGI, Hybrid CGI 2D, 2D, Cartoon, Realistic, and Claymation techniques, and distributes finished content in more than 180 countries through its proprietary SUPERIGHTS distribution arm.

Product overview

Superprod is an independent European production group founded in 2010 by Clément Calvet and Jérémie Fajner. The group operates as a multi-platform production company consisting of several divisions: Superprod Animation (core animation production for TV and streaming), Superprod Drama (live-action fiction), Superprod Films (feature films in animation and live-action), and 440Hz (music services). The group also includes subsidiaries RedMonk Studio, Melusine Productions, The Coproduction Company, Watch Next Media, and Wheel in Motion. Together, these entities develop, produce, and distribute animated and live-action content to international markets, with programs sold in over 180 countries through Superights distribution. The group employs approximately 400 collaborators across studios in Paris, Angoulême, Luxembourg, London, Milan, Los Angeles, and New York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Superprod Animation
• Superprod Drama
• Superprod Films
• 440Hz Music Services
• Melusine Productions
• The Coproduction Company

Quantifiable outcome

• Content distributed in 180+ countries worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StudiocanalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Partnership to adapt Dermot O'Leary's children's book series 'Toto the Ninja Cat' into a 52-episode animated action-comedy series. Studiocanal's Stories adaptations label and Hachette Children's Group (managing TV and film rights) are also involved. Announced at Annecy International Animation Film Festival preparation.
• Mélusine ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2024Luxembourg-based animation company founded in 1997 by Stéphan Roelants, focusing on development and production of animated films, TV series, documentaries and feature films. Acquired by Superprod Group in April 2024 to strengthen animation development and production capabilities. Stéphan Roelants remains involved as producer while Fabien Renelli took over general management.
• Studio 352coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2024Luxembourg-based animation studio acquired by Superprod Group in April 2024 as part of the Melusine Productions acquisition to enhance Superprod's capabilities in film and series development.
• The Coproduction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Founded in 2021 by Doug Schwalbe, specializes in financing and distribution arrangements for high-end international productions in kids and family entertainment. Acquired by Superprod in 2022. Production partners include DreamWorks Animation Television, BBC Studios, MAX and Universal Brands Development Group.
• RedMonk StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Production company founded in 2017 that develops its own IP in animation and live-action while working as a service studio on high-quality projects. Acquired by Superprod Group in late 2020, becoming the group's third animation studio developing and producing original programs in-house.
• Watch Next MediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Production company founded in 2015 specializing in animated TV series with ambitious, meaningful content that entertains children globally. Expanded to control every step from conception to exploitation.
• DreamWorks Animation TelevisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor production partner working with The Coproduction Company on kids and family entertainment productions.
• BBC StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner with The Coproduction Company for international co-productions in children's and family entertainment.
• M6 STUDIO (RTL Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with M6 Studio for the third Asterix animated feature film, directed by Alexandre Heboyan, representing RTL Group collaboration.
• SuperightscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuperprod's own distribution arm that sells programs in more than 180 countries. Acts as the group's proprietary international distribution channel for animated and fiction content.
• CoolabiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to adapt 'Beast Quest' book series into animated series.
• Passion PicturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for Lego Friends animated series.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gaumont Animation: French animation production arm of Gaumont, producing premium kids/family and adult animation series and films. Direct comp: Superprod's co-founders both spent 20+ years at Gaumont Animation, and the studios operate in the same French animation ecosystem serving the same international broadcasters and streamers.
• Blue Zoo Animation Studio: London-based independent animation studio producing original and service animation for global streamers and broadcasters (including Netflix). Comparable as a European independent with multiple animation techniques and a slate of premium kids' IP for the same commissioning clients.
• TeamTo: Paris-based independent animation studio producing CGI feature films and series. Highly comparable: Superprod's CTO Christophe Archambault co-founded TeamTo, and both studios compete for the same French/European animation commissions and global streaming co-productions.
• Cyber Group Studios: Paris-based independent animation studio producing kids and family series and feature films for international broadcasters and platforms. Comparable scale, French base, and global distribution model targeting the same commissioning clients as Superprod.
• Xilam Animation: Paris-based, Euronext-listed independent animation studio producing original series (Oggy, Zig & Sharko, The Daltons) and service work for global streamers. Comparable in scale, French base, and 2D/CGI capabilities; multiple Superprod creative leaders (e.g. Charles Vaucelle, François Perreau) came from Xilam.
• Passion Pictures: London-based independent production company spanning animation and documentary. Listed as a Superprod co-production partner (Lego Friends) and competes in the same premium European animation space for streamer and broadcaster commissions.

Broad incumbents

• Banijay Kids & Family: Global production and distribution group (formerly Zodiak Kids) operating across kids/family content, including animation. Comparable as a broader incumbent combining IP creation, production, and international distribution, competing for the same kids/family commissions and IP rights.
• DreamWorks Animation Television: Television arm of DreamWorks Animation producing premium kids/family series and a major client of The Coproduction Company (Superprod subsidiary). Functions as a larger incumbent both as a buyer of European service production and as a competing producer of premium family IP for streamers.
• Illumination: Global animation studio behind Despicable Me, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, and the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Operates as a larger incumbent in family/animation, partnering with Universal and major streamers — competes for top-tier talent, IP rights, and global streaming commissions.

Emerging players

• Lupus Films: UK-based animation studio known for The Snowman and the Snowdog and Ethel & Ernest. Comparable as a smaller European independent producing high-quality 2D and CGI animation for major UK and international partners; overlap with Superprod on premium family IP production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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