With Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir The Movie now streaming on Netflix, it's a great time for newcomers and longtime fans both to binge-watch past seasons of the popular gang of teenage superheroes in preparation. Season 5 brought dramatic changes with characters' pasts revealed, Hawkmoth's acquisition of new powers and the secret of Marinette and Adrien's true identities constantly at risk.
Though the series is aimed at younger viewer audiences, it's a potentially great watch for the whole family. Featuring comedy, drama and a lot of intrigue, there are plenty of reasons to start watching, but where can new viewers and fans watch Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir?
What Is Miraculous Ladybug?
Miraculous Ladybug is a computer animated series about two kids with super powers. The French animation tells the story of Marinette Dupain-Cheng, a Parisian teen who possesses the ability to become the hero Ladybug. Ladybug helps defend the city along with Cat Noir, who is actually her classmate Adrien. Marinette and Adrien have no clue as to the other's alter ego, and an adventure of secret identities and superpowers begins.
To make matters even more complicated, Marinette has feelings for Adrien, but she doesn't care much for his alter-ego. In contrast, Adrien likes Ladybug, but no Marinette. At odds with each other while saving their city from the villainous Hawk Moth and his minions, only through bestowing other Miraculous abilities to her friends can they defeat evil.
Why Miraculous Ladybug Is a Must-Watch
Miraculous Ladybug keeps things fresh and exciting with a dynamic cast of ever-growing superheroes, from Rena Rouge to Vesperia. Each hero uses a Miraculous that grants them powers related to a certain animal, and there are several Miraculous that have yet to make an appearance. Marinette and Adrien dance around each other in an intricate web of lies in a romance that is certain to come to a head soon.
Donning their masks allows both teens to show different sides of themselves that have avoided detection thus far, with Cat Noir repeatedly declaring his devotion to Ladybug while Marinette is not-so-secretly in love with Adrien -- with no idea he is constantly at her side fighting crime. While almost everyone roots for Marinette and Adrien, the question of whether their love can ever come to fruition becomes more pertinent with each passing season. Miraculous Ladybug does an excellent job of balancing humor and suspense with enjoyable and complex characters, so even someone who doesn't normally enjoy superhero shows or romantic hijinks can find something to love.
Where to Watch Miraculous Ladybug Online
Disney+ has the rights to all four aired seasons, as well the currently airing Season 5. Any streaming service that includes Disney+ in the bundle also gives access to Miraculous Ladybug, while Netflix currently streams Seasons 1-3. All require a paid subscription. Additionally, the Miraculous Christmas special is available on Netflix and Disney+, while the movie Miraculous World: New York, United Heroez can be found exclusively on Disney+.
Where Can I Find Miraculous Ladybug Manga?
A Miraculous Ladybug manga adaptation was released in June 2021. So far it's only available in Japanese with no known legal translations, while an English release has not been announced. However, for those craving more, a comic book series was released in 2017 and has been continued into five volumes which are available in bookstores, Google Play, Audible, and Amazon. The comic, beginning with The Trash Kraken, features an original story about Ladybug and Cat Noir and has been praised as a faithful portrayal of characters while still focusing on fresh material.
Where Can I Stream Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir The Movie?
2023's Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir The Movie is currently available to stream on Netflix. It is also playing in theaters through Summer 2023. While Season 6 has been officially confirmed, there has been no release date for new episodes yet.