Mondo TV Group has announced that it has signed a co-production agreement to partner with Germany’s ZDF Studios to produce the much awaited Second Season of the animated series Grisù, inspired by the famous classic created by Nino and Toni Pagot. The series is planned with 52 episodes by 11-minutes each, and with expected delivery early 2028.
Mondo TV France S.A is delighted to welcome the enthusiastic backing of ZDF Studios for one of Mondo TV’s flagship shows and IPs as the 50th Anniversary since the launch of the classic series in Italy is fast approaching, and the 2026 celebrations plan is ready to roll out working hand in hand with Rai Kids in Italy.
Mondo TV France, Mondo TV S.p.A, Calidra, ZDF Studios and ZDF, with the participation of Rai Kids, will co-produce Season 2 of the new 3D CGI series based on the famous classic property Grisù. Under the terms of the agreement, ZDF, ZDF Studios and RAI will actively participate in the artistic and creative process, ensuring the high-level editorial quality that characterizes the adventures of the little dragon who dreams of becoming a firefighter.
Season 1 of the show is sold internationally to over 150 countries, to leading broadcasters and platforms of the like of ZDF and Kika in GAS; Rai Kids in Italy; Canal + in French speaking countries; Jim Jam in Eastern Europe, MENA, Portugal; Alibaba’s Youku in China; Mediacorp in Singapore; HITN in the USA and Latin America Spanish speaking countries – just to name a few.
ZDF Studios oversees Season 2 worldwide distribution of the audio-visual rights, excluding Italy and France. For both seasons, Worldwide L&M rights (excluding GAS) for the Grisu series are handled by MONDO TV Group with partners of the likes of Giochi Preziosi, Ravensburger, Panini, Blue Ocean, Feuerwehrhelden, Giunti, Fondazione Aida, Nelson Verlag, Carnaval Queen, Commodore and TheKom among others. Since 2025, ETS is Grisù’s L&M agent for the Italian territory.
Together with Calidra, the companies of the Mondo TV Group – Mondo TV France and Mondo TV S.p.A. – will participate as co-producers in charge, among other things, of the pre-production and post-production phases. The production will be developed in 3D CGI through a synergy between Mondo TV Group companies and the Indian animation studio Living Pixels Entertainment.
Matteo Corradi, Mondo TV Group CEO:
“We are delighted to partner again with ZDF Studios on the Second Season of Grisù, and we would like to express thanks to all the teams involved that made this deal happen. The strong interest in a classic yet contemporary IP like Grisù from major media players is a further confirmation of enduring strength of Mondo TV Group productions in the current highly competitive audio-visual environment”
Arne Lohmann, VP Junior at ZDF Studios, adds: “Grisù is a timeless and globally appealing IP that continues to captivate new generations. We are proud to partner on season two alongside Mondo TV Group, supporting both the creative vision and the international rollout to bring this iconic character to even wider audiences.”
Marco Pagot, Calidra Right Holders Representative: “We are happy with the interest shown in our Draghetto Grisù and we are sure that this new series will continue to convey the positive values of the character created by Nino and Toni Pagot.“
