Lionel Messi will star in a new animated sports-fantasy series titled Messi and the Giants, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on Disney+ in the summer of 2027, crhoy.com reported. The project was unveiled on Friday at the Hall M stage during the San Diego Comic-Con Málaga in Spain, where an audience of more than 3,000 people watched the debut trailer.
San Diego Comic-Con Málaga Debut
The first public look at the series arrived on Friday before a crowd of over 3,000 attendees at the San Diego Comic-Con Málaga, according to bardeo.news. Lionel Messi shared the trailer on his official social media channels alongside a message for his followers. “I really want people all over the world to be able to enjoy this series,” the football star wrote, as reported by clarin.com. The debut trailer is currently available to view on YouTube.
Plot and Fantasy Setting of Iko
Messi and the Giants is a sports-fantasy adventure rather than an animated biography of the athlete’s actual childhood, clarin.com reported. The story centers on Leo, a 12-year-old boy who becomes trapped in Iko, an alternative reality and parallel world governed by giants. To find his way back home, the young protagonist must compete in dangerous battles that resemble football matches, wield powerful spheres, defeat legendary giants, and restore balance to the fragmented realms of Iko.
Unlike the other inhabitants of this alternate realm, Leo cannot rely on magical powers to enhance his abilities. The character must instead depend entirely on his true strengths, which include raw talent, teamwork, and sheer determination, crhoy.com reported. In terms of aesthetic design, the animated version of Leo recalls the physical appearance Messi sported during his early years at FC Barcelona, complete with long hair and a bowl cut, according to bardeo.news.
Production duties for the animated series are handled by Atlantis Animation. Sony Pictures Television, Sony Music Latin Iberia, and Sony Music Vision serve as the primary producers of the project.
Production Credits and Family Legacy
The series carries a significant personal element in its production credits. Jorge Messi Pérez, the father of the football player, is listed as an executive producer in memoriam, crhoy.com reported. Jorge Messi passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 68, having worked alongside his son’s team during the initial developmental stages of the project over the past several years, as noted by bardeo.news.
Lionel Messi himself serves as an executive producer on the series, taking a direct hand in bringing the fantasy universe to life outside of professional football.
Voice Cast and Musical Score
The voice cast features Argentine actor Milo Burgess-Webb, a native of Buenos Aires who provides the voice for the main character, Leo, clarin.com reported. Burgess-Webb noted in interviews that finding a distinct voice for a character inspired by the international sports icon presented a unique challenge.
The official soundtrack features original music by Argentine singer Luck Ra, who recorded the theme song titled “Vamos, Vamos, Vamos.” The track was formally introduced alongside the trailer during the presentation in Málaga. Luck Ra previously met with Messi at his home in December 2024 to discuss the creative direction of the musical contribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Messi and the Giants premiere on Disney+?
Disney+ has scheduled the worldwide release of the animated series for the summer of 2027. Specific release dates for individual regions have not yet been announced.
Who is producing the series?
The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Sony Music Latin Iberia, and Sony Music Vision, with animation handled by Atlantis Animation. Lionel Messi and his late father, Jorge Messi Pérez, are credited as executive producers.
What is the premise of the story?
The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Leo who is trapped in an alternate reality called Iko and must win football-style matches against giants without the aid of magical powers.
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