"Their intertwined quests lead them to glimpse a flicker of hope—until everything collapses at 2:14 AM."

"Five high school students try to break free and seek happiness by any means: carving their bodies, pretending to be blind, opening imaginary doors, transforming their online image."

Ankama Animation is a co-producer of 2h14, a Franco-Dutch short film by Luciano Lepinay, adapted from David Paquet’s play. The film is currently in production, runs for 30 minutes, and is set for a 2026 release, according to Tchack.

Citia also wants this first event to test its business model. Peggy Zejgman-Lecarme says the venue will need to keep attracting visitors, and Mickaël Marin says 160,000 annual admissions, on par with the Château Museum, would already be a good result.

Citia CEO Mickaël Marin says Ankama was “perfectly suited” for the opening. He adds that they wanted to “mark the occasion,” while Peggy Zejgman-Lecarme emphasizes the studio’s “incredible visual identity” and “fully transmedia” profile.

Annecy’s International Animation Film Center will open on June 19 at the Haras, with Ankama as its first flagship exhibition. Le Dauphiné says the choice is both symbolic and editorial for a venue conceived as a dedicated animation “totem.”

Once upon a time… Débil Starz: The Forgotten Stop Motion Project Once upon a time, in the prolific universe of Ankama Animations, between the resounding successes of Wakfu and Dofus, there was a small stop-motion series that faded into obscurity for nearly a decade.

4 months for 6 minutes of animation… Once upon a time, Débil Starz: epic claymation battles—Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper, Bruce Lee vs Clint Eastwood, Charles Ingalls vs Tarzan… And then nothing more.

A DVD release project, in collaboration with Ankama, is also under discussion.

Sophie Saget, head of Andarta Pictures, reveals that Belgium is increasing its commitment to future seasons of The Quest for Ewilan, following the positive reception of Season 1. Neither RTBF nor RTS have released audience figures.

On Instagram, The Quest for Ewilan is also a hit, with 230,000 media views.

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The success is further confirmed with 900,000 viewers on France 4 for the broadcast of the first four episodes. It ranked #1 among the 8+ age group, with 220,000 views at launch (across Okoo, france.tv, and YouTube Slash Anim platforms).

The series The Quest for Ewilan marks the best launch for a new kids' show on Okoo since its creation, with 350,000 episodes viewed within the first five days and a total of 660,000 episodes viewed in February, according to France TV’s press release.

After failing to sell at $100,000, the hacker offers new prices for Wakfu animatics and scripts: $100 per episode, $50 per script, $1000 for all. He had announced full release before March if no buyer came forward by then.

Once upon a time… IG Magazine: The story of an exacting video game magazine Once upon a time in 2009, as the financial crisis directly impacted the media industry, Ankama made a bold bet that defied all commercial logic. The Roubaix-based studio, riding high on the success of…

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27 issues, 7 special editions, and a book on RPGs. 'The best video game magazine of the 2010s' (Julien Pirou). (soon™)

Additionally, a 144 (or 160)-page book, published by La Martinière and directed by Antoine Rigaud, is set to release on June 5, 2026, to accompany the major exhibition at the Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation in Annecy.

The Ankama 25th Anniversary Artbook, announced during the December Ankama Show Time, is scheduled for June 19. It features 300 pages compiling "the most beautiful illustrations from its universes across video games, animation, publishing, and board games."

Savara launches its third free update, featuring a new weapon: Fists, for fast and devastating strikes. The game is currently on sale at -30% off on Steam.

As a reminder, CITIA recently announced the creation of an endowment fund to support the Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation; among the first patrons is Ankama, a founding sponsor.

"Every element was crafted to evoke celebration, energy, and, above all, our desire to share this event with all audiences." — Ankama

"(...), we designed a visual featuring iconic characters (...). It includes Poil from Princesse Dragon to represent the big screen, Yugo, the hero of our Wakfu series, and a legendary Iop from our DOFUS game (...)." — Ankama

"Seeing our work move from screens and sketchbooks to the walls of this place dedicated to creation and animation means a lot to us. I hope you enjoy discovering this epic and whimsical world as much as we enjoyed creating it." — ToT

"The Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation d'Annecy honors us greatly by featuring Ankama’s universes in their very first exhibition. It’s a wonderful recognition for our studio and its artists," emphasizes Anthony Roux (Ankama)

He adds: "With the Krosmoz universe created by Anthony Roux, Ankama has built a grand popular saga—our 'French Star Wars'—naturally spanning video games, animation, and publishing."

"Having Ankama with us for the opening of the Cité was an obvious choice. For our first major exhibition, we wanted to start with a French success story—rooted in a region and at the heart of a universe shared by generations," says Mickaël Marin, CEO of CITIA.

Co-produced by CITIA and Ankama, the exhibition at Annecy’s Haras is curated by Antoine Rigaud, with scenography by Atelier Scenorama.

From the video game DOFUS to the feature film Princesse Dragon, the WAKFU series, webtoons, and manga, this exhibition showcases animation across various media. It offers an engaging journey through creative processes, video game art, and iconic characters.

The Cité internationale du cinéma d'animation in Annecy will inaugurate its first major exhibition, "Ankama: From Sketch to Epic, 25 Years of Creation," on June 19, 2026, running until January 31, 2027.

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