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Marsupilami
A sun-drenched, slapstick adventure where chaotic family warmth meets exuberant jungle wonder, leaping like a yellow lightning bolt across high-seas turbulence to restore a broken home through wild, unconditional love.
Marsupilami
Marsupilami

"Hairy mess incoming!"

04 February 2026 France 99 min 6.4 (148)

Director: Philippe Lacheau

Cast: Philippe Lacheau, Jamel Debbouze, Tarek Boudali, Élodie Fontan, Julien Arruti

Comedy Adventure Reconstruction of Family and Fatherhood Wildlife Conservation vs. Exploitation Chaos as a Unifying Force Friendship and Loyalty
Budget: $33,555,600

Marsupilami — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

David Ticoule

Philippe Lacheau

Archetype: The Reluctant Everyday Hero / Flawed Father Key Trait: Resourceful anxiety under extreme panic.

Motivation

To keep his job at the zoo and win back the respect of his son Léo.

Character Arc

Starts as an insecure, self-centered zoo accountant obsessed with saving his job through dishonest shortcuts; evolves into a courageous protector who prioritizes his family and the creature over his career.

Pablito Camaron

Jamel Debbouze

Archetype: The Eccentric Mentor / Passionate Animal Advocate Key Trait: Unapologetic eccentricity and street-smart jungle knowledge.

Motivation

To shield Palombia’s native wildlife from human exploitation.

Character Arc

Reprising his role from the 2012 film, Pablito transitions from an eccentric local guide into a fiercely loyal protector who guides David’s crew through the dangers of animal trafficking.

Stéphane Buisson

Julien Arruti

Archetype: The Naive Fool / Catalyst Key Trait: Pure-hearted, accident-prone incompetence.

Motivation

To prove himself useful to his friend David and keep "Bibi" safe.

Character Arc

Serves as the unwitting accomplice who triggers the central conflict; despite being constantly manipulated by David, his pure heart bonds instantly with the baby Marsupilami.

Tess

Élodie Fontan

Archetype: The Grounded Anchor / Skeptical Partner Key Trait: Sharp pragmatism and fierce maternal instincts.

Motivation

To shield her son Léo from disappointment and danger.

Character Arc

Begins intensely frustrated by David's history of irresponsibility; gradually rediscover her affection for him as she witnesses his genuine dedication to protecting Léo and the animal.

Jeffrey Malone

Jean Reno

Archetype: The Ruthless Corporate Antagonist Key Trait: Cold, calculating authority.

Motivation

To capture and sell rare exotic species for astronomical financial gain.

Character Arc

Remains unrepentantly villainous, orchestrating the illegal animal transport behind a respectable corporate facade.

Cast

Philippe Lacheau as David Ticoule
Jamel Debbouze as Pablito Camaron
Tarek Boudali as Ricky Salsa
Élodie Fontan as Tess
Julien Arruti as Stéphane Buisson
Jean Reno as Jeffrey Malone
Corentin Guillot as Léo Ticoule
Gérard Jugnot as Le capitaine du paquebot
Didier Bourdon as Le père de Pablito
Alban Ivanov as Raymond Douanier
Reem Kherici as Hélène
Booder as Juanito
Vincent Desagnat as L'automobiliste bourré
Romain Lancry as Papa poussette
Paco Boisson as Coco

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