Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie[19] (also known as Ladybug & Cat Noir Awakening during early production) is an animated musical film based on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. It was released in France on July 5, 2023, originally planned for around summer 2022.
Synopsis
Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie is an animated musical romantic fantasy adventure based on the eponymous global entertainment phenomenon. Ladybug & Cat Noir light up the screen as their quest teaches viewers about family, bonds, responsibility and the hearts of two young souls.
The official site of the film
When a ruthless villain threatens to steal two magical gems with extraordinary powers – Miraculous – fragile teenager Marinette is chosen to don the superhero costume of Ladybug.
As she juggles her newfound powers and school, she joins forces with the charismatic crime fighter, Cat Noir.
She has no idea that behind the mask is Adrien, a shy classmate with whom she has fallen in love. When their secrets and hearts collide, the chaotic duo embark on a daring mission to defeat Hawk Moth’s despicable plan.
From the grisly catacombs of Paris to the dazzling heights of Notre-Dame, it is ultimately love that takes them on an unforgettable journey.[24]
Conspiracy
Marinette Dupain-Cheng, a socially anxious teenager, goes to school and tries not to be noticed. Despite forming a friendship with another student, Alya Césaire, Marinette finds herself desperately trying to avoid the wrath of rich girl Chloé Bourgeois. While trying to escape, Marinette encounters and falls in love with model Adrien Agreste. Adrien has become incredibly emotionally distant from others due to the death of his mother, Emilia. Similarly devastated by her death, Adrien’s father, Gabriel, uses the Butterfly Miraculous, a magical gem, to transform into Hawk Moth in order to find the Miraculous he needs to make a wish and bring his wife back to life.
Hawk Moth’s appearance is sensed by Wang Fu, the guardian of the Miraculous Box, who decides to release Ladybug and Cat Miraculous only for them to escape. He is saved from an oncoming bus by Marinette, who is still running from Chloé while realizing that she deserves Miraculous. Marinette sneaks into a corner store in an alley and is found by Tikki, the Kwami of Creation, while her polar opposite, Plagg, the Kwami of Destruction, makes her way to Adrien.
The two become Ladybug and Cat Noir and eventually run into each other, working together to defeat Gargoyle, an “akumatized” villain created by Hawk Moth from negative emotions. After the fight, Wang Fu follows them and emphasizes the importance of them sticking together.
Marinette initially refuses to continue being Ladybug, but Hawk Moth recruits other villains and they wreak havoc at the carnival. Gathering the courage to fight, Marinette transforms again and defeats them along with Cat Noir.
Months pass and Marinette plans to confess her feelings to Adrien while Adrien plans to confess to Ladybug. Not a single confession will go well without knowing their true identity. Defeated, Hawk Moth akumatizes and unleashes the apocalypse on Paris, prompting Ladybug and Cat Noir to spring into action. The heroes are stunned and Ladybug’s earrings are taken from her, but Marinette is able to make a brief push and help push Cat Noir away from Hawk Moth. When Cat Noir’s mask is damaged, Hawk Moth discovers that Adrien is Cat Noir, gives up his miraculous powers, and collapses. Adrien forgives his father while Marinette recovers her earrings and returns the Butterfly Miraculous to Wang Fu before repairing the damage done to Paris with her powers. Gabriel may be arrested while Marinette returns to her family.
The day of the Winter Ball arrives and Marinette arrives in a beautiful dress much to the delight of the crowd. She finds Adrien, reveals that she knows his identity as she saw his reconciliation during the fight, and reveals her identity as well. Then they kiss each other.
Later, Nathalie Sancoeur, the Agrests’ assistant, goes to the cellar under their house. In the basement is the body of Adrien’s mother, who is wearing the Peacock Miraculous.
Production
The film was first revealed by Jeremy Zag during the “Miraculous” panel at ComiKon İstanbul 2018 on September 29, 2018.[25] On December 5, 2018, it was revealed that the film will be released in theaters in 2021. Its plot will be a mix between the origin of the universe and the end of season 5. The priority for the movie is to finish season 4 and 5 before the movie. in the studio.[26] On December 6, 2018, during the Miraculous panel at the 2018 Comic-Con Experience, Zag revealed that the film will have a score and score that he composed himself.[27][28]
On May 16, 2019, during the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, it was confirmed that the film would be called Ladybug & Cat Noir Awakening. It was revealed that the film’s production is in full swing and that the film is billed as a romantic fantasy adventure.[21] Michael Gracey, director of The Greatest Showman, is also working on the film.[20] On June 10, 2019, Jeremy Zag revealed via his Instagram story a song for the film called “The Wall Between Us” (Ce mur qui nous sépare), performed by Lou and Lenni-Kim. On July 24, 2019, another song performed by Lou was revealed titled Noveau Passage.[29]
On September 9, 2019, a teaser video for the song The Wall Between Us was released.[30] A music video was released on September 13, 2019.[31] On October 5, 2019, a short animated teaser featuring Ladybug was posted on Jeremy Zag’s Instagram.[32] On December 21, 2019, it was confirmed that the film will be released in late 2021, according to Le Figaro.[33]
On January 8, 2020, Jeremy Zag revealed some spoilers from the animated musical.[34]
On February 18, 2020, the English voice cast initially began recording their lines for the first cut of the film.[35] On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Fantawild is one of the studios helping to produce and animate the film.[36]
On March 31, 2020, ZAG’s official Vimeo channel released a promotional video for the entire Miraculous franchise. The video features ten official concepts for the film.[37]
During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, the production team began rewriting the film and scripts. According to Ezra Weisz during an interview on Twitch, both the film and the scripts were rewritten several times as the crew wanted to improve the story.[38]
On April 30, 2020, Jeremy Zag revealed three new concepts on his Instagram.[39] On May 15, 2020, Jeremy Zag revealed four new spoilers from the film.[40] On June 11, 2020, Jeremy Zag posted additional concept art for the film on his Instagram.[41] On July 22, 2020, a fall 2021 or early 2022 release date for the animated musical was announced.
