Before CGI completely erases the human touch from the silver screen, a single handmade masterpiece is rising to save the soul of animation. I Am Frankelda proves that intricate physical craftsmanship can still outperform digital replication. The cinematic world is buzzing over a dark fantasy musical that explores the haunting depths of the human subconscious. This production acts as a prequel to the celebrated miniseries, Frankelda's Book of Spooks.

Following its premiere on June 6, 2025, at the Guadalajara International Film Festival, and a theatrical run in Mexico on October 23, 2025, it is soon coming to Netflix. Anticipation is building rapidly as audiences prepare for the worldwide digital arrival of this animated spectacle. 

I Am Frankelda, the groundbreaking stop-motion dark fantasy musical by directors Arturo and Roy Ambriz, officially debuts on Netflix globally. Audiences around the world can watch I Am Frankelda on Netflix beginning on June 12, 2026. This release represents a monumental achievement for independent Latin American filmmakers on the global stage.

The official trailer highlights Mexico's first-ever stop-motion movie as the handmade cure for artificial intelligence slop. Directors and writers Arturo and Roy Ambriz are the visionary brothers who brought this intricate universe to fruition. Their masterful storytelling and dedication to traditional puppetry elevate the narrative beyond standard animation.

An incredible array of vocal talent brings these unique, handcrafted characters to life.

This production stands out as a beautiful piece to artistic perseverance and the enduring magic of traditional filmmaking; was possible because of the voice artists.

Assira Abbate

Anahí Allué

Arturo Ambriz

Lourdes Ambriz

Roy Ambriz

Antonio Badía

Gabriela Cárdenas

Sergio Carranza

Beto Castillo

Jesse Conde

Idzi Dulkiewicz

Karla Falcón

Magda Giner

Mark Lewis

Mireya Mendoza

Arturo Mercado Jr.

Juan Pablo Monterrubio

Jules Presley

Carlos Segundo

Luis Leonardo Suárez

Habana Zoe

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The film follows a 19th-century Mexican writer, Frankelda navigating a realm of monsters.

The narrative of the stop-animation animated film follows Frankelda, a frustrated nineteenth-century Mexican author who travels as a ghost into a mystical kingdom of her own invention. This strange realm is inhabited by the Spooks, who are the monstrous characters she created within her horror tales. To navigate this dangerous territory, she must learn to confront her deepest fears and embrace her creative talents.

Guided by Herneval, the tormented Prince of Spooks, the young writer embarks on a treacherous quest across her fictional world. Together, they must face these living nightmares to restore the delicate balance between the Realm of Fiction and the Realm of Existence. It is a race against time to save both worlds before her imagination traps her forever.

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