Epic Storyworlds is painting this as a triumphant export of Canadian creativity—their beloved Quebec comic creation finally getting its global moment. Steve Couture frames it beautifully: 'Guiby was born in Quebec, but the story of a courageous 3-and-a-half-year-old who turns his fear into a superpower will resonate with children everywhere.' It's a polished narrative about small-market content breaking big.
But let's dig deeper. The kids' animation space is getting (packed to bursting). Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube are all fighting for the under-10 demographic, and now TV5Monde+ is throwing its weight behind a series that's already proven it can hold attention—455,000 Roblox plays and 38,000 hours of engagement don't lie. The real question: can 'Guiby' translate that digital hype into subscriber numbers for a streaming platform?
The deal was announced June 22, 2026 via Variety. Epic Storyworlds president Steve Couture and Jessica Labi (head of distribution at sister company Epic Story Media) are both quoted in the announcement. The series spans 30 seven-minute episodes ('30 x 7'') reaching 160 territories across Europe, Africa, Asia, Pacific, West Asia, U.S., and Latin America.
This is a major play for Epic Storyworlds—and for Quebec's credibility as an animation powerhouse. Whether 'Guiby' can convert his Roblox fanbase into TV5Monde+ subscribers will be the real test of whether this partnership delivers or just looks good on a press release.
Canadian kids content creator Epic Storyworlds has inked a landmark distribution agreement with French streaming platform TV5Monde+, bringing their Quebec-born animated hit 'Guiby the Super Baby' to more than 60 million screens across the French-speaking world. The deal, announced exclusively through Variety on June 22, 2026, will distribute all 30 seven-minute episodes of the series to an eye-opening 160 territories spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific regions, West Asia, the United States, and Latin America.
The show, aimed at children ages 6 to 9, follows the adventures of Guiby—a fearless three-and-a-half-year-old who transforms his nighttime fears into superpowers by confronting monsters that haunt children's dreams. Based on a popular Quebec comic book created by Samuel Parent, the series was commissioned and produced in collaboration with Télé-Québec, giving it distinctively Québécois roots that Epic Storyworlds is now betting will translate to universal appeal. 'We're thrilled to be launching Guiby out into the world with such a strong partner in TV5Monde+,' said Steve Couture, president and executive producer of Epic Storyworlds.
'Guiby was born in Quebec, but the story of a courageous 3-and-a-half-year-old who turns his fear into a superpower will resonate with children everywhere.' The company is clearly positioning this as more than just another animated export—it's a statement about what Canadian content can accomplish on the global stage. The partnership comes at an interesting moment for 'Guiby,' which has already proven its digital mettle. Since launching on Roblox, the series has accumulated more than 455,000 plays and over 38,000 hours of play time, while its newly launched YouTube channel—where English-language episodes debuted just last week—has already attracted 24,000 subscribers.
Jessica Labi, head of distribution and brand strategy at Epic Story Media (Epic Storyworlds' sister company), emphasized what she sees as the formula for success: 'Guiby delivers what kids want to watch: action-packed adventures, heroic characters and thrilling battles against monsters.' The stakes here are significant. The children's animation market is increasingly crowded, with major streamers competing aggressively for young audiences and their parents' subscription dollars. For TV5Monde+, acquiring a proven property with existing digital momentum could be a strategic differentiator in the French-language streaming space. For Epic Storyworlds, this represents the kind of global footprint that transforms a regional success story into an international content player—with all the revenue potential and industry influence that comes with it.
