Mediawan and BYD Launch Special ‘Miraculous Chibi’ Episode Featuring Electric Vehicle
Mediawan and BYD have unveiled the first project from their recent partnership: a special episode of the “Miraculous Chibi” series. The episode, titled “Watt a Dream Date!,” features BYD’s new electric vehicle, the BYD Dolphin Surf, and launches worldwide on YouTube on Tuesday. BYD has surpassed Tesla as the world’s top electric car company, and Mediawan is a European powerhouse co-founded by Pierre-Antoine Capton with a portfolio of over 100 companies. The special episode is part of the globally popular “Miraculous” franchise, which spans six seasons with a seventh in production, as well as spin-offs and a feature film. According to Mediawan, the new 52-episode season of “Miraculous Chibi,” which debuted in December 2025, has generated over 350 million YouTube views and a 132% year-over-year viewership increase. In the episode, character Marinette uses the BYD Dolphin Surf as she races across Paris to make a date with Adrien. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is believed to involve a cash injection north of €15 million. As part of the alliance, BYD vehicles will appear in future Mediawan productions, including the upcoming “Miraculous” theatrical feature film and original formats inspired by the BYD brand.
What’s reported
Mediawan and BYD’s first joint project is a special episode of “Miraculous Chibi” titled “Watt a Dream Date!” featuring the BYD Dolphin Surf.
The episode launches worldwide on YouTube on Tuesday.
BYD has surpassed Tesla as the world’s top electric car company.
Mediawan co-founded by Pierre-Antoine Capton; portfolio includes Plan B, North Road, See-Saw Films, and a stake in LuckyChap International.
“Miraculous Chibi” is a short-form digital animated comedy spin-off from the “Miraculous” franchise.
The 52-episode season debuted in December 2025 and has over 350 million YouTube views with a 132% year-over-year viewership increase.
The episode’s plot: Marinette uses the BYD Dolphin Surf to race across Paris for a date with Adrien.
The “Miraculous” franchise created by Thomas Astruc, Jérémy Zag, and Nathanaël Bronn; six seasons with a seventh in production; broadcast in over 150 territories; over 60 million social media followers.
Financial terms undisclosed; believed to be a cash injection over €15 million.
BYD vehicles will appear in future Mediawan productions, including the “Miraculous” theatrical feature film and original formats.
Mediawan produces over 400 titles per year across drama, unscripted, documentary, cinema, and animated content.
At Cannes, Mediawan and BYD hosted the first Build Your Dream Award with a jury chaired by Chen Kaige; Ukrainian film “Honeymoon” won.
Key figures
Pierre-Antoine Capton, Thomas Astruc, Jérémy Zag, Nathanaël Bronn, Chen Kaige, Mélanie Laurent, Hafsia Herzi, Yann Demange, Zhanna Ozirna.
Sources: Variety
