Toonz Media Group, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, is all set to renew its iconic ’90s animation show ‘SWAT-KATS’ after 28 years.

On Wednesday, Toonz announced show creators Christian and Yvon Tremblay have teamed up with global animation major to produce a brand-new series of the popular show about high-flying anthropomorphic feline fighters.

The new series, ‘SWAT-KATS Revolution’, to be co-produced by Tremblay Bros. and Toonz Media Group, will be targeted at five- to 11-year olds and will include a slew of new characters alongside the classic protagonists and villains, a statement from TMG said.

The new series will also feature a full futuristic arsenal, including a new jet fighter plane for the heroes, along with other cutting edge vehicles and gadgets. The action-adventure series aims to bring together top talents from across the world, led by the creative vision of the Tremblay brothers.

“While ‘SWAT-KATS Revolution’ is a new series, the DNA of what made it successful will remain,” said Christian Tremblay ina  statement, adding, “The character relationships, the smart and witty writing, the action, the imaginative stories, and the bigger than life villains will evermore be present. The new series will be contemporary and explore themes that the new audience will identify with.”

Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar noted, “ ‘SWAT-KATS’ is easily one of the all-time classics in animation. It is a privilege for Toonz to revive this iconic show after all these years. We see tremendous potential for the property in the new context and among new audiences. We cannot wait to bring life to the new series under the supervision of Christian and Yvon.”

The new show is set in the fictional mega metropolis of Megakat City, where the two vigilante heroes fight off evil powers to keep their city from becoming a dystopian world. The series will be distributed worldwide by Toonz.

“We are thrilled to enter in a strategic collaboration with Tremblay Bros for ‘SWAT-KATS Revolution’ new franchise to bring the two iconic heroes into new contemporary stories and conflicts toward their nemesis. The new series will aim to revive the ‘SWAT-KATS’core values to the fans and engage new audiences,” said Bruno Zarka, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Toonz.

‘SWAT-KATS’  first aired in September 1993. The original series, ‘SWAT-KATS: The Radical Squadron’ produced by Hanna-Barbera, became the number one syndicated animated show of 1994. The show was admired by viewers for its bold and eye-catching animation style, power-packed action and energetic rock ‘n’ roll background score besides its iconic theme music.