The new show further expands TeamTO’s growing slate of original IP development across both kids and adult animation.
French animation studio TeamTO has teamed up with the The Tetris Company to produce “Tetris: World Builders,” a new CG-animated 52 x 11’ adventure series aimed at kids aged 6 and up, inspired by the iconic world of Tetris.
The project is being unveiled today during TeamTO’s Studio Focus presentation at the Annecy Animation Film Festival.
Blending imaginative storytelling with problem-solving inspired by science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), the series introduces a new animated universe centered around creativity, engineering, teamwork and discovery.
Currently in early development, “Tetris: World Builders” was created by TeamTO producers Marco Balsamo, who also serves as president and CEO, and Tara Sibel Demren (COO) alongside veteran executive producer Chuck Williams, known for his work on major video game adaptations such as “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
When massive, mysterious Tetrimino blocks begin raining from the sky, a fearless team of young “World Builders” must help their world adapt and evolve. Using ingenuity, collaboration and STEAM-based thinking, the scouts transform unexpected challenges into exciting new opportunities, reshaping landscapes, solving community problems and building a brighter future together.
According to TeamTO, the series reimagines the iconic geometric language of Tetris as a dynamic world of transformation, construction and discovery. By doing so, it introduces foundational STEAM concepts through imaginative worldbuilding, cinematic adventure and character-driven storytelling. Inspired by the iconic falling blocks and puzzle-solving mechanics that have captivated players for generations, the series presents the world of Tetris as a living landscape shaped by creativity and construction.
“For more than 40 years, Tetris has brought people together through a universal language of logic and play,” said Maya Rogers, president and CEO of The Tetris Company. “With ‘Tetris: World Builders,’ we are expanding the Tetris universe in an entirely new way, transforming one of the most iconic games of all time into a new adventure that inspires creativity, collaboration and discovery. We are thrilled to partner with TeamTO to bring this vision to life and create a series that celebrates the limitless possibilities that emerge when people build together.”
Balsamo added: “What has made Tetris timeless for more than four decades is the universal simplicity of its core idea: working with the pieces you’re given and discovering how they can come together. We saw an opportunity to transform that philosophy into an adventurous, optimistic world for a new generation of kids, using storytelling to celebrate ingenuity, collaboration, and the power of building something together.”
“There is something uniquely compelling about translating Tetris into a living, cinematic animated universe,” noted Demren. “With ‘Tetris: World Builders,’ we have the opportunity to introduce human child characters into the world of Tetris for the very first time, allowing audiences to experience this ever-evolving universe through an emotional and character-driven lens.”
The series further expands TeamTO’s growing slate of original IP development across both kids and adult animation, bolstering the studio’s strategy of pairing globally recognized brands with creator-led storytelling and cutting-edge animation production.
“More than 40 years after its creation, Tetris continues to expand its global footprint across film, television, gaming, fashion, music, and entertainment, further cementing its status as one of the most iconic and enduring brands in pop culture history,” the companies said.
