Lionel Messi Partners with Disney for Animated Series Messi and the Giants

By Kyra Greene

Internationally-renowned footballer Lionel Messi is stepping into the entertainment industry, partnering with Disney for his upcoming animated series, Messi and the Giants. The action-packed show is set to debut on Disney Channel and Disney+ following its acquisition by Disney Branded Television.

The series, which has been in development since 2023, is now officially slated to premiere at a later date. In a statement celebrating the collaboration, Messi shared, “I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports—the very same values that have been so important to my career—with younger generations. Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope to inspire and motivate them to achieve their own dreams. Ever since I was a kid, I always loved animated series, and I look forward to watching this one with my own children.”

According to the official description, Messi and the Giants follows “Leo, an ordinary 12-year-old boy with an extraordinary talent and a huge problem. The once-thriving world of Iko is in tatters at the mercy of the Giants who rule the 10 realms. Only one hero can save them… and he’s the size of a flea. Young Leo is plucked from another world to lead the fight against the tyrannical villains who have kept the 10 realms under their control.”

With Messi’s global influence and Disney’s storytelling prowess, the series is poised to captivate audiences and deliver an empowering message of perseverance and teamwork to kids around the world.