Beloved 'Marsupilami' film hits Vietnamese theaters after smashing French box office

The beloved yellow-spotted creature with a super-long tail, Marsupilami, has arrived in Vietnamese cinemas on June 5, 2026, in the live-action and CGI film "The Marsupilami." Directed by and starring Philippe Lacheau, the movie has already made a significant splash at the French box office, becoming a phenomenon.

Before its Vietnamese release, "The Marsupilami" shattered box office records in France. Within its opening five days, it sold nearly 1.2 million tickets, marking the highest opening weekend for a French film since 2023. The film's momentum continued into its second week, attracting close to 2.8 million viewers and showing a remarkable 17% revenue increase from the first week, fueled by positive word-of-mouth.

By the end of its theatrical run in France, "The Marsupilami" surpassed 5 million ticket sales, ultimately drawing over 6.1 million viewers. This success positioned it as one of the top-grossing French films of 2026. The enduring appeal of Marsupilami stems from decades of nostalgia associated with the brand, which originated in André Franquin's comic series and became a cultural icon in Europe. The character was also familiar to Vietnamese audiences through children's television and comics.

The film brings Marsupilami to life with vibrant live-action and CGI effects. The story follows David, a zookeeper facing career difficulties, who is tasked with transporting a mysterious package from South America to France. The journey with his son Léo and ex-wife Tess takes a chaotic turn when the package reveals the extraordinary Marsupilami. The narrative weaves together family adventure and characteristic French humor, exploring themes of kinship as the family becomes entangled in a series of comical chase sequences to protect the creature from villains.