Directed by Kid Koala and written by Mylène Chollet, L'Odyssée de Céleste is a musical animated film for young audiences, released in French cinemas on March 25, 2026. Adapted from the graphic universe of the filmmaker and composer, the feature film tells the story of a child who became an astronaut and the robot that accompanied her throughout her life.
Céleste, who has been passionate about space since early childhood, is preparing for her first interstellar voyage. Raised alongside a benevolent robot who helped her pursue her dream, she sets off on a mission while her mechanical companion remains on Earth. Separated for the first time, both face a new loneliness and unexpected trials.
As the adventure unfolds, their shared memories become an essential force that keeps them going despite the distance between them. The story follows both Celeste's discovery of space and the robot's adaptation to its terrestrial environment without her.
The film is a continuation of the work of Kid Koala, a Canadian multidisciplinary artist known for his albums, performances combining music and animation, and graphic novels. According to the distributor, the story is based on the world of Space Cadet, whose previous animated film was presented at the Berlinale and the Annecy Festival. This new project combines animation, original music, and sensitive storytelling centered on the bond between a child and a robot.
Presented in the Contrechamp competition at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, this feature film is aimed at family audiences. The themes of separation, mutual aid, and discovery are at the heart of the film, with a musical atmosphere marked by the director's signature sound.
L’Odyssée de Céleste(Celeste's Odyssey)
Film | 2026
In theaters March 25, 2026
Animation | Running time: 1 hour 26 minutes
By Kid Koala | By Mylène Chollet
Original title: Space Cadet
Nationality: Canada
Ages 3 and up
The film offers a musical adventure for families, centered on a lasting friendship between an astronaut and her robot.
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