Banijay Kids & Family confirmed the return of animated series "Street Football" for a fifth season. 20 years since the show first launched, the new season premieres on 22 August on the Okoo platform, and on 27 August on France 4 (France Télévisions). The return is powered by a cross-platform campaign spanning music, live fan experiences, and a new publishing venture. "Street Football" has been broadcast in 28 territories. Season 4 doubled the audience record for Okoo and was the best launch for an animated series on the platform. The new 26 x 22’ series, produced by Monello Productions, with Zodiak Kids & Family France and MoBo, follows our heroes’ team, the Blues, who must face 19 other teams in the Street Football World Cup.
Giorgio Welter, CEO, Monello Productions, said: “Street Football has always been about more than just the game – it’s about inclusion, resilience, and friendship. With Season 5, we’re taking the brand to new heights, with a wide-reaching campaign, which connects audiences across content, culture, and community, to create a 360° experience for fans.”
To mark the launch, "Street Football" is teaming up with legendary French rapper Akhenaton, who produced the original theme tune, for an exclusive music single, launching on 29 August. This summer, "Street Football" also hit the road as part of the Okoo Summer Tour, bringing live experiences and games to cities across France. The campaign continues into autumn with the debut of a dedicated magazine with Reworld Media.
With a strong reputation for producing world-renowned animation, Monello Productions (part of Banijay Kids & Family) creates premium shows for children and the whole family, covering comedy, action-adventure, and education. Founded in September 2013, the Paris-based studio, run by Giorgio Welter and Cécile Sady, is behind internationally successful series, including Max and Maestro, Marblegen, When I Was Your Age, CGI Hello Kitty, Chimera Keepers: Adventures with Incredible Creatures, and Froggie. Banijay Kids & Family’s collective of first-class producers and talent is behind some of the biggest kids' brands in the world. As brand builders and experts at amplifying IP, it delivers creative and impactful 360 brand strategies for its shows.