Netflix continues to solidify its reputation as a premier destination for boundary-pushing animation and diverse storytelling. The platform regularly acquires high-caliber projects that challenge traditional genres and offer audiences a unique visual experience. The latest addition to this impressive roster, I Am Frankelda, is a project that has already garnered significant critical acclaim before its public release.

This historic acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mexican cinema on the global stage.

Netflix has officially announced the acquisition of I Am Frankelda, which is scheduled to premiere globally in 2026. This project is a historic milestone as the first feature-length stop-motion production ever created in Mexico.

The film has already captured the attention of the industry, securing a nomination for Best Independent Feature Film at the upcoming Annie Awards. The project was developed by the talented Ambriz brothers at their Mexico City-based studio, Cinema Fantasma.

“Frankelda is a landmark in Mexican Stop-Motion animation and a true triumph of vision, tenacity and love for the craft”, quote from Guillermo del Toro.

The narrative journey takes viewers deep into a world where imagination and reality collide in spectacular fashion.

Set in nineteenth-century Mexico, the story follows Frankelda, a gifted writer whose haunting tales are consistently dismissed by society. Her struggle to find her voice takes a supernatural turn when she is suddenly thrust into her own subconscious.

In this strange realm, the very monsters she invented come to life, forcing her to confront her creations. She must navigate this dangerous landscape to restore the delicate balance between fiction and the real world.

Supporting Frankelda is Herneval, a tormented prince who exists between the dimensions of dreams and nightmares. As the two grow closer, they must work together to stop the sinister writer Procustes from seizing control.

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The success of this ambitious project is the result of a dedicated and visionary creative group.

The film was brought to life under the guidance of legendary director Guillermo del Toro, who served as a creative mentor. His support provided the Ambriz brothers with the confidence to push the boundaries of their medium.

Directors and Writers: Arturo Ambriz and Roy Ambriz.

Producers: Arturo Ambriz and Roy Ambriz.

Production Design: Ana Coronilla and Bruce Zick.

Animation Director: Beto Petiches.

Directors of Photography: Irene Melis and Fernanda G. Manzur.

Lead Cast: Mireya Mendoza, Arturo Mercado Jr., and Luis Leonardo Suarez.

As the 2026 release date approaches, the excitement surrounding Frankelda continues to build, promising a viewing experience that is as emotionally resonant as it is visually spectacular.

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