Ahead of its release, Nina and the Goddess of Thunder has scored its first presale, with KMBO taking French rights to the upcoming 3D family animation.
New Europe Film Sales closed the deal, marking an early commercial step for a project carrying a reported production budget of 7.5 million euros, or about $8.77 million. The move gives the film a foothold in one of Europe’s key theatrical markets and signals early confidence in the title’s family appeal.
Early sales can shape the road ahead for an animated film, and this first deal puts Nina and the Goddess of Thunder on the map before wider market momentum builds.
KMBO brings strong animation credentials to the acquisition. Reports indicate the French distributor has handled titles including Ozi: Voice of the Forest and 10 Lives, a track record that suggests it knows how to position animated films for local audiences. That experience could matter as distributors weigh which family titles can break through in a crowded market.
Key Facts
- KMBO acquired French rights to Nina and the Goddess of Thunder.
- New Europe Film Sales closed the project’s first presale.
- The 3D family animation has a reported budget of 7.5 million euros.
- KMBO is known for distributing animated releases in France.
For now, the deal offers a first concrete measure of market interest. Presales often help build financing confidence and can influence how aggressively a sales campaign unfolds across other territories. Sources suggest more international buyers will now watch closely to see whether the film can turn an initial pickup into broader momentum.
The next phase will likely center on additional territory sales and how the project positions itself in the family animation pipeline. That matters because early distribution commitments can help determine not just where a film lands, but how strongly it enters theaters when competition for young audiences and parents keeps growing.