Studio 100 International Sets Maya the Bee Spin-Off

Studio 100 International is slated to produce Arnie & Barney, the first major spin-off from the Maya the Bee franchise.

The company has teamed with Studio Isar Animation and 3Doubles Producciones for the series, which will target kids, teens and families. Delivery is planned for Q1 of 2026, with Studio 100 Film handling global sales.

Arnie & Barney will see an ant platoon set out to save their community, while the inept Arnie and Barney decide to tackle the problem themselves. Their bumbling effort leads them to uncover a shady water racket and team up with a secretive superhero mosquito.

“This production is very close to our hearts,” says Thorsten Wegener, producer and director of business operations at Studio 100 International. “It’s a story about how the most unexpected characters can rise to the challenge and become heroes. We believe it will resonate with anyone who loves adventure and humor. It’s thrilling to see Arnie and Barney, who were originally fan-favorite side characters, step into the spotlight.”