Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and independent Spanish animation company Ánima Kitchent have partnered to launch the second season of its animated preschool series Cuquin.
The new season will feature 20 five-minute episodes and is currently in production at Ánima Kitchent’s studios in the Canary Islands and Madrid. The 3D adventure comedy series is planned to premiere in mid-2025 on WB’s streaming service Max and free-to-air television channel Cartoonito in Latin America.
In the new season, experienced preschool comedy writers Lisa Akhurst (PJ Masks, Pip and Posy, Bob the Builder, Postman Pat) and Marc Seal (PJ Masks, Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Mike the Knight) continue as the head writing team. The new season is produced by Ánima Kitchent for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The official description for the show reads as follows:
Cuquin is a curious and happy-go-lucky toddler who attends a nursery full of fun and games. His endless curiosity and need to explore often lead him and his friends into trouble, but he is resourceful and always finds a way out. Cuquin is spontaneous and reacts instantly to whatever he wants, but he is also caring and considerate when it comes to his friends. He is determined and tenacious, always willing to help his friends achieve their goals. Nothing is impossible when Cuquin is around!
Based on the 1960’s successful Spanish children’s franchise The Telerin Family, Cleo & Cuquin debuted in 2018 as a series, with a 78 x 7-minute season. Simultaneously, children’s songs and episodes starring Cuquin were produced and published on YouTube. With content produced for digital platforms and VOD services, a new Cuquin adventure comedy spin-off was produced. Featuring the new characters Clementina, Cyan, Robi the robot, Trex the dinosaur, and Ghost the rabbit who accompanied Cuquin in his many adventures, the new series premiered on HBO Max and Cartoonito in April 2023.
WBD stated, “The first season of Cuquin exceeded all expectations, and we’re thrilled to continue this journey with such incredible partners. We’re confident that Cuquin, Clementina, and Cyan will continue to connect with the hearts of kids across Latin America through their amazing adventures and friendship. As we move forward with this new season, we reinforce our commitment to deliver captivating stories, push creative boundaries and offer our audiences even more of the most compelling content they can get.”
Ánima Kitchent executive producer Rodrido Pineda added, “Cuquin’s boundless curiosity makes him a unique character who transcends generational and cultural barriers, teaching children about teamwork, imagination, and navigating the digital world. As an independent Spanish production company, we are thrilled that audiences in Latin America have connected with Cuquin on Max and Cartoonito. We thank Warner Bros. Discovery for their trust in building a preschool universe centred on curiosity, imagination, and friendship.”
The official synopsis for the show’s season 2 reads as follows:
Season two (20 x 5’) follows the fun adventures of Cuquin, Clementina, and Cyan, three exuberant toddlers who love playing together at nursery. They are full of ideas and things they want to do or play with – but the day’s schedule sometimes means they can’t immediately do what they want. Waiting is frustrating, especially when you’re one and a half but to pass the time Cuquin, Clementina, and Cyan use their imaginations and move from the classroom into an exciting adventure where the pursuit of their desire continues. Their favourite toys Robi the robot, Trex the dinosaur, and Ghost the cheeky class rabbit join in the fun! Packed with slapstick action and comedy, the children’s adventures pass the time until they return to the classroom and it’s finally time to do what they want!