A distribution agreement with Banijay Kids & Family has been signed for Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians, an animated action-comedy superhero series for pre-teens.
Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians. Credit A Productions
Commissioned by BBC and pre-sold to Super RTL in Germany, the show is set to be delivered at the end of 2027. A Productions is the lead producer of Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians with Singapore-based Scrawl Animation appointed as production partner. Banijay Kids & Family, part of media and entertainment group Banijay Entertainment, has been secured as distribution partner. Production is underway.
BBC Children’s and Education announced the show today in its new slate of commissions for CBBC.
Packed with action, humour and high-stakes adventure, Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians takes viewers into the Network, a parallel digital world hidden within the hyper-connected city of New Avalon. When teenager Chrissie develops extraordinary new powers, she and Bella are drawn into a battle against hackers, viruses and a sinister entity threatening the city.
From self-driving cars to hoverboards, from robotic pets to nanobots, Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians (26×22’) will invite viewers into a futuristic, fast-paced world where anything is possible.
Katherine McQueen, managing director of A Productions, said: “Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians follows the adventures of two teenage girls, superhero Chrissie and hacker genius Bella, as they navigate the ups and downs of high school life alongside the challenges of a reimagined digital future.
“Expect an action-packed rollercoaster ride with plenty of relatable humour threaded throughout. As the world grapples with the power of technological advancement, the show will throw under the spotlight themes that will resonate with the whole family.”