Animation often feels most magical when it builds an entire world from the smallest details, and some stories immediately stand out just from that craft alone. Netflix's upcoming I Am Frankelda is already getting noticed for exactly that, with its newly released first trailer offering a striking glimpse into a dark and imaginative new vision. The arrival of this film is also important as it is the first feature-length stop-motion film produced in Mexico. 

With the first trailer now out, attention has quickly shifted to the haunting story at the center of the upcoming fantasy. 

It’s time to enter a world of dark and beautiful monsters. Ever since the news broke that Netflix had acquired the rights to the gorgeous stop-motion animated feature I Am Frankelda, the fans have been waiting for the first proper look. The wait is finally over, as Netflix has released a brand new trailer, gorgeous stills, and striking key art ahead of the film’s global debut on June 12, 2026. 

Set in 19th-century Mexico, I Am Frankelda is the story of Frankelda, a gifted writer whose dark stories are overlooked and ignored. It looks nothing short of epic, as visually it’s like Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas painted in vivid color. I Am Frankelda, brought to life by the talented Ambriz brothers, promises to be a visually stunning journey through 19th-century Mexico and the deepest, darkest corners of a writer’s subconscious. 

“Forced to suppress her voice, she refuses to give up, even as many try to silence her. But when she is thrust into her subconscious, the very monsters she created come to life,” the official synopsis of the animated film reads. 

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Now, beyond its striking visuals and dark fantasy setting, the film is also backed by a cast and creative team closely tied to bringing Frankelda’s world to life. 

Ambriz Brothers wrote, directed, and produced I Am Frankelda with a voice cast that includes Mireya Mendoza, Arturo Mercado Jr., and Luis Leonardo Suarez. The film’s voice cast is a combination of A-listers and filmmakers who have a close association with the film. Among the names credited are Assira Abbate and Anahí Allué. 

Arturo Ambriz, Lourdes Ambriz, Roy Ambriz, Antonio Badía, and Sergio Carranza also joined the cast, lending more voices to the film’s dark fantasy world. Most of the credited performers are known collaborators within the Frankelda universe. Other cast members include Gabriela Cardenas, Beto Castillo, and Jesse Conde. 

With its richly detailed stop-motion animation, dark fantasy setting, and emotionally layered story, I Am Frankelda is already shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most visually distinctive releases of the year. As its June premiere gets closer, the film arrives with growing attention around both its groundbreaking place in Mexican animation and the imaginative world it brings to life. Between its haunting visuals and ambitious storytelling, I Am Frankelda looks ready to leave a lasting impression. 

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