Cyber Group Adapting Final Fantasy IX

Cyber Group Studios has entered into an exclusive option agreement with Square Enix to adapt Final Fantasy IX into an animated series.

Cyber Group Studios will produce the series in its studios in Paris and Roubaix and will also be in charge of the worldwide distribution along with the merchandise licensing activities. The series will be an adventure animation aimed at 8- to 13-year-olds and family audiences.

The adaptation will maintain the world of the game thanks to the supervision of Square Enix while incorporating some additional production and entertainment value.

“We are honored and enthusiastic to participate with our friends of Square Enix in such a great adventure,” said Pierre Sissmann, Cyber Group Studio’s chairman of the board and CEO, and Dominique Bourse, COO. “The opportunity to reach such a large crowd with hundreds of millions of fans around the world as well as a new public of both kids and adults is an immense challenge that we feel extremely proud about. It is a dream come true for our teams in France and in the U.S. and we already look forward to creating a great piece of entertainment that respects this fantastic brand.”