The popular French comic book series Les Légendaires, created by Patrick Sobral, is expanding its reach with a new animated film, following a previous television adaptation. News of the film’s production surfaced on February 23, 2026, according to updates posted on the official Les Légendaires website (leslegendaires-lesite.com).
The comic, which began publication in August 2004 with Delcourt, centers on a group of heroes with diverse origins navigating a medieval-fantasy world. The premise involves a magical catastrophe that reverted the population to childhood, with the heroes bearing responsibility for the event. The series currently comprises 23 albums.
Recent activity on the series’ website indicates a focus on new releases and fan engagement. Updates from February 9, 2026, highlighted a cinema event in Vénissieux and revealed pages from the upcoming Saga volume 13 and Origines volume 7. Earlier posts, on February 4, noted the cancellation of a “Livre d’Or” event on February 4th and 11th.
The website also showcases a vibrant fan community, featuring fan art, fan fiction, and forum discussions. Recent submissions include artwork depicting characters Shimy and Ténébris, a journal entry from Artémus, and designs for Jadina. A fan art contest was also announced.
Delcourt has recently released several volumes in the Les Légendaires universe, including Les Chroniques de Darkhell T06 L’Escadron Ravage (November 11, 2025), Résistance T05 Le dernier des fils (October 14, 2025), Parodia T07 Substantial Blague Theory (September 26, 2025), Missions T09 La Bague au doigt (August 26, 2025), Saga T11 (June 24, 2025), Origines T06 Soif de justice (April 22, 2025), Missions T08 La bibliothèque de Marq-Tapahj (March 18, 2025), and Saga T10 (February 18, 2025). The latest updates on the website specifically mention the introduction of “Les infernaux” in SAGA and the return of the rulers of Sabledoray in the CDD Pamplemousse.
