Iron Boy

Upcoming animation Iron Boy is set in rural France and follows a young boy named Christophe who struggles to meet the expectations of his stern father on their family farm. After Christophe begins unexpectedly collapsing in various settings, a doctor prescribes an iron corset to keep him upright. This physical limitation forces the boy to distance himself from farm life, leading him to discover an interest in music and a friendship with a girl named Clara.

The film is directed by Louis Clichy, who previously directed Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods in 2014 and Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion in 2018. Clichy also co-wrote the screenplay with Franck Salomé. The production is a collaboration between Belgium and France, involving companies such as France 3 Cinéma, RTBF, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, and Beside Productions. The voice cast features Gary Clichy as Christophe, alongside Rod Paradot, Dimitri Colas, Aurélie Vassort, Brune Moulin, and Alexandre Astier. The movie has a runtime of 90 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 14, 2026.