What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMiraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Thomas Astruc · Series · 2015
If you loved Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, start with Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ (2020) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 2 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir across media.
What hooked you in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir was the exhilarating balance between high-stakes heroism and the complex, secret-filled lives of teenagers.
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Adaptation
Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ
Film · 2020
Adaptation
Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon
Thomas Astruc · Film · 2021
Adaptation
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie
Jeremy Zag · Film · 2023
Books on the same thread
My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi · Book · 2015
Explores: Underdog Story, Heroism, Legacy.
If the academic environment and hero-in-training progression of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir kept you watching, this series offers a deeper look at institutional hero training.
Hooky
Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021
Explores: found family, magical destiny, fugitives.
Much like the magical responsibilities that define Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, this story follows young protagonists navigating destiny and danger while balancing their complicated personal lives.
The Land of Stories
Colfer Chris Dorman Brandon · Book · 2014
Explores: Siblings, Good vs Evil, Magic.
Fans of the adventurous spirit and magical stakes found in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir will enjoy how these siblings navigate a dangerous, fantastical world of high-stakes conflict.
Nancy Drew
Various authors as Carolyn Keene · Book · 1930
Explores: Female empowerment, Independent woman, Solving mysteries.
The drive to uncover hidden truths that powers the mystery within Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir finds a classic predecessor in these tales of a young, independent investigator.
Films on the same thread
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie
Jeremy Zag · Film · 2023
Shares 3 threads with Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Secret Identity, Superhero Animation, Magical Girl.
This feature film expands on the core romantic tension and secret identity dynamics that made Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir an essential watch for fans of heroic romance.
Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon
Thomas Astruc · Film · 2021
Shares 3 threads with Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Secret Identity, Magical Girl, Superhero Animation.
This adventure deepens the lore established in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, placing the familiar hero in a new setting while maintaining the focus on her secret identity.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The playful group dynamics and high-fantasy stakes mirror the camaraderie and sense of wonder that you enjoyed while watching Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir with its ensemble cast.
A New Untold Story
Podcast
Explores: Small-town life, Overcoming adversity, Single motherhood.
While different in format, the focus on personal resilience and overcoming adversity resonates with the character-driven growth seen in the protagonists of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
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Common questions
What order should I watch Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and the movie specials?
You can watch Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir first to understand the origins of the characters. Afterward, you may view the specials Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ and Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon, which expand upon the adventures of the main protagonists.
Is Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie a retelling of the original series?
Yes, Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie serves as a cinematic adaptation of the story established in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. It features the same premise where Marinette and Adrien are entrusted with jewels to transform into superheroes while hiding their identities from each other.
Are the events in Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ connected to Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir?
Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ is a movie set within the same universe as Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. It follows the established characters as they venture outside of Paris to face new challenges while maintaining their secret superhero identities as Ladybug and Cat Noir.
Does Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir include the events shown in Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon?
Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon is a separate movie release that complements the narrative of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. While it features the same main characters, it acts as a standalone story that takes place outside of the primary series episodes.