What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMiraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie
Jeremy Zag · Film · 2023
If you loved Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie, start with Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Thomas Astruc, 2015) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie across media.
What hooked you in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie was the tension between secret identities and developing romantic connections.
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The source
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Thomas Astruc · Series · 2015
Adaptation
Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ
Film · 2020
Adaptation
Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon
Thomas Astruc · Film · 2021
Books on the same thread
My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi · Book · 2015
Explores: Underdog Story, Heroism, Legacy.
Just as Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie explores the challenges of balancing hero duties with school life, this series captures the high-stakes journey of becoming a powerful hero.
If We Were a Movie
Zakiya N Jamal · Book · 2025
Explores: Academic Rivalry, Black-Owned Business, Movie Theater Setting.
If you enjoyed the romantic tension in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie, this story provides a similar focus on the complex, slow-burn dynamics of an enemies-to-lovers relationship.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2023
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Friendship, Justice.
Fans of the lighthearted heroics found in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie will appreciate this graphic novel's focus on the classic battle between good and evil through humor.
Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling · Book
Explores: coming-of-age, good versus evil, boarding school.
This tale mirrors the hero's journey seen in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie, focusing on a young protagonist who must master extraordinary powers to fight against looming evil.
Series on the same thread
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Thomas Astruc · Series · 2015
Shares 3 threads with Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie: Secret Identity, Magical Girl, Superhero Animation.
This series offers an expanded look at the same Parisian world and characters introduced in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie, deepening the central will-they-won't-they romantic dynamic.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
While different in format, this podcast shares the sense of community and personal connection that makes the interpersonal relationships in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie so engaging.
Wake Up and Win
Podcast
Explores: anime inspiration, personal growth, goal achievement.
If you were inspired by the growth of the young leads in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie, these motivational episodes help you channel that same inner hero.
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Common questions
Is Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie a sequel to the 2015 television series?
No, Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie is not a sequel to the television series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. It serves as a standalone feature film that retells the origin story of the two superheroes and their secret identities.
What order should I watch Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie and the other specials?
You can watch Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie independently from the other specials. The titles Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ and Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon are separate entries that do not follow the plot of the 2023 movie.
How long is Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie compared to the television show episodes?
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie is a feature-length film with a distinct narrative arc. While the television series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir consists of individual episodes, the movie provides a self-contained cinematic experience focused on the initial transformation of the two protagonists.
Does Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie connect to Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ?
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie does not share a direct narrative connection with Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ. The movie focuses on the origin story of the heroes, whereas the special set in New York is a separate adventure within the broader franchise.