Scheduled to complete delivery in June 2026, the series will begin premiering with select partners from March 2026. Newly confirmed broadcasters include the BBC (UK and Ireland), RTS (French-Switzerland), RTBF and VRT (Belgium), NPO (Netherlands), YLE (Finland), NRK (Norway), Noga (Israel), as well as Warner Bros. Discovery across EMEA, Latin America, Southeast Asia and South Korea.
Safaa Benazzouz, EVP Distribution at Xilam Animation, said: “Since we were first introduced to Frédéric’s vision for ''Submarine Jim', we knew it had all the ingredients to captivate broadcasters and audiences alike – with laugh-out-loud comedy, an unforgettable crew of characters and plenty of fun twists and turns along the way. Following our recent success with 'Piggy Builders', it’s fantastic to now be welcoming an array of leading broadcasters from across the globe for another of our original creations in this challenging market. We look forward to diving into the show’s international roll-out and introducing audiences to the hilarious adventures of Jim and his underwater friends.”
Targeting children aged 6–9, "Submarine Jim" was created by Frédéric Martin, the acclaimed director behind Xilam’s hit preschool series "Oggy Oggy." The project had previously been pre-sold to France Télévisions (France) and Super RTL (Germany).
The series follows Jim, a naive young dolphin unexpectedly tasked with captaining the world’s first-ever submarine on wheels. Alongside a colorful crew of underwater companions, Jim embarks on an epic, globe-trotting journey after their water-filled tube leaves the ocean in search of a legendary destination: the pristine waters of… Las Vegas. With no fixed route and countless detours ahead, the adventure unfolds across continents.
As Jim balances the pressures of leadership with the joys of friendship, the series explores themes of self-discovery and teamwork. At his side are Bianca, a fearless orca, and Cyril the anchovy, the ever-reliable ship steward, as the trio navigates both literal and emotional rough waters.
The latest pre-sales build on Xilam’s recent momentum following the launch of its CG preschool proprietary series "Piggy Builders", commissioned by BBC (UK), France TV (France) and ZDF (Germany). In 2025, Piggy Builders also sold to RTS and RSI (Switzerland), Warner Bros Discovery (Italy), YLE (Finland), Ketnet (Belgium), SVT (Sweden), HRT 3 (Croatia), MTVA (Hungary), Télé-Québec (Canada), LTV (Latvia), Mediacorp (Singapore) and Noga (Israel).
Targeting children aged 6–9, "Submarine Jim" was created by Frédéric Martin, the acclaimed director behind Xilam’s hit preschool series "Oggy Oggy." The project had previously been pre-sold to France Télévisions (France) and Super RTL (Germany).
The series follows Jim, a naive young dolphin unexpectedly tasked with captaining the world’s first-ever submarine on wheels. Alongside a colorful crew of underwater companions, Jim embarks on an epic, globe-trotting journey after their water-filled tube leaves the ocean in search of a legendary destination: the pristine waters of… Las Vegas. With no fixed route and countless detours ahead, the adventure unfolds across continents.
As Jim balances the pressures of leadership with the joys of friendship, the series explores themes of self-discovery and teamwork. At his side are Bianca, a fearless orca, and Cyril the anchovy, the ever-reliable ship steward, as the trio navigates both literal and emotional rough waters.
The latest pre-sales build on Xilam’s recent momentum following the launch of its CG preschool proprietary series "Piggy Builders", commissioned by BBC (UK), France TV (France) and ZDF (Germany). In 2025, Piggy Builders also sold to RTS and RSI (Switzerland), Warner Bros Discovery (Italy), YLE (Finland), Ketnet (Belgium), SVT (Sweden), HRT 3 (Croatia), MTVA (Hungary), Télé-Québec (Canada), LTV (Latvia), Mediacorp (Singapore) and Noga (Israel).
