New Delhi: ZeptoLab has announced that its popular animated series Om Nom Stories has been acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery for exclusive Pay TV broadcast and non-exclusive digital streaming across the Indian subcontinent. The deal marks a significant expansion of the franchise into one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment markets.
Under the agreement, Om Nom Stories will be available across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, strengthening Warner Bros. Discovery’s kids’ programming slate in South Asia. As part of the acquisition, all 26 seasons of the globally loved animated series will be distributed across Cartoon Network, POGO, Discovery Kids, and the streaming platform discovery+.
Created and produced by ZeptoLab, Om Nom Stories is known for its high-energy comedy adventures, expressive characters and distinctive visual style. Designed to appeal to children, families and animation fans alike, the series has built a substantial global following since its launch.
Commenting on the partnership, Manaf Hassan, Executive Producer at ZeptoLab, said, “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery to bring Om Nom Stories to the Indian subcontinent. Their reach, legacy, and commitment to world-class storytelling make them the perfect home for the series. We are confident that this partnership will greatly contribute to the growing demand for the series.”
From the broadcaster’s perspective, the acquisition aligns with its strategy to strengthen kids’ and family-focused content across the region.
Sai Abishek, Head of Factual Entertainment, Lifestyle & Kids, South Asia at Warner Bros. Discovery, said, “We’re delighted to welcome ZeptoLab’s popular Om Nom Stories to the Warner Bros. Discovery kids entertainment portfolio for the Indian subcontinent. This classic series underscores our vision and strategy for Cartoon Network to provide cheerful, imaginative, and universally appealing stories to children and families throughout the region. We are confident that Om Nom Stories, with its expressive storytelling and lively adventure-driven landscape, will be loved by our audience.”
The expansion coincides with a milestone year for the franchise, as Om Nom celebrates its 15th anniversary, underlining the brand’s enduring popularity and continued evolution as a global animation success story.
