List of Mexican animated films

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This is a list of animated films in Mexico. Below also lists the twelve highest-grossing animated films within the Mexican film industry.

List

1970s

Year Title
International title 		Director(s) Technique Note(s) / Ref(s)
1976 Los tres Reyes Magos
The Three Wise Men		 Fernando Ruiz
Adolfo Torres Portillo		 Traditional animation First feature animated film produced in Mexico; based on the Gospel of Matthew story.
1978 Los supersabios[1] Anuar Badin Traditional animation Based on the Los supersabios comic series created Germán Butze.

1980s

Year Title
International title 		Director(s) Technique Note(s)
1981 El gran acontecimiento Fernando Ruiz Traditional animation An adaptation of the apparition of Virgin of Guadalupe, Medium film.
1982 Crónicas del Caribe Francisco López
Emilio Watanabe		 Traditional animation Medium film.
1983 Roy del espacio[2][3] Rafael Angel Gil
Hector Lopez Carmona		 N/A Lost film
1984 Katy la oruga
Katy Caterpillar		 José Luis Moro
Santiago Moro		 Traditional animation Based on Pepina Oruga, a book by Silvia Roche
1987 El pequeño ladronzuelo
The Adventures of Oliver Twist		 Fernando Ruiz Traditional animation Based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist.
1988 Katy, Kiki y Koko
Katy and the Katerpillar Kids A.K.A Katy Meets the Aliens		 José Luis Moro
Santiago Moro		 Traditional animation Sequel to Katy la Oruga; final Mexican animated feature film before hiatus.

1990s

Year Title
International title 		Director(s) Technique Note(s)
1997 Cuauhtli: Historias de un Pueblo Fernando Ruiz Traditional animation Medium Film. [4]

2000s

Year Title
International title 		Director(s) Technique Note(s)
2003 Magos y Gigantes
Wizards and Giants[3]		 Andrés Couturier
Eduardo Sprowls		 Flash animation First Mexican animated film since 1988.
2005 Imaginum[5] Alberto Mar
Isaac Sandoval		 Flash animation
2006 Una Película de Huevos
A Movie of Eggs		 Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste		 Traditional animation First film in the Huevos film series.
2007 La leyenda de la Nahuala
The Legend of the Nahuala		 Ricardo Arnaiz Flash/Traditional animation First film in the Leyendas film saga. Inspired by the nagual story.
2009 El Agente 00-P2
Agent Macaw: Shaken and Stirred		 Andrés Couturier Flash animation
Otra Película de Huevos y un Pollo
Another Eggs and A Chicken Movie		 Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste		 Traditional animation Second film in the Huevos film series.
A Martian Christmas[6] José Alejandro García Muñoz Traditional animation Based on the poem, "A Martian Christmas Carol" by M.H. Mickey Miller. TV Movie
Nikté Ricardo Arnaiz Flash/Traditional animation Final animated release of the 2000s

2010s

Year Title
International title 		Director(s) Technique Note(s)
2010 AAA – Sin Límite en el Tiempo
AAA the Movie		 Alberto Rodríguez Flash/CG animation First animated release of the 2010s
Kung-Fu Magoo Andrés Couturier Flash animation Based on the Mr. Magoo character created by Millard Kaufman and John Hubley. DVD Movie
Gaturro Gustavo Cova CG animation Based on the Argentine comic book series of the same name. DVD release in México
Brijes
Guardians of the Lost Code		 Benito Fernández Traditional animation
Héroes verdaderos[7]
Heroes		 Carlos Kuri Traditional animation Animated biopic of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, José María Morelos, Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama.
2011 Don gato y su pandilla
Top Cat: The Movie		 Alberto Mar Flash/CG animation Based on the Top Cat animated series created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
El gran milagro
The Greatest Miracle[8]		 Bruce Morris CG animation First Mexican animated film in CG animation
La leyenda de la Llorona
The Legend of the Crying Woman		 Alberto Rodríguez Flash animation Second film in the Leyendas film saga; inspired by the La Llorona story.
La revolución de Juan Escopeta[9]
The Revolution of Juan Escopeta		 Jorge A. Estrada Traditional animation
2012 Z-Baw: Mejores amigos[10]
Z-Baw		 Ricardo Gomez CG animation
El Santos vs. La Tetona Mendoza
The Wild Adventures of El Santos[11][12]		 Alejandro Lozano Flash/Traditional animation Based on the adult comic book series by José Ignacio Solórzano and José Trinidad Camacho. First Mexican adult animated movie
2013 El Secreto del Medallón de Jade
The Secret of the Jade Medallion[13][14]		 Leopoldo Aguilar
Rodolfo Guzmán		 CG animation
2014 Jungle Shuffle[15] Taedong Park
Mauricio De la Orta		 CG animation Unreleased in Mexico
La leyenda de las Momias de Guanajuato
The Legend of the Mummies		 Alberto Rodríguez Flash animation Third film in the Leyendas saga; inspired by the Mummies of Guanajuato.
2015 Guardianes de Oz
Guardians of Oz A.K.A Wicked Flying Monkeys		 Alberto Mar CG animation Based on the characters from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
La increíble historia del niño de piedra
The Incredible Story of The Stone Boy[16]		 Pablo Aldrete
Miguel Bonilla Schnaas
Jaime Romandia
Miguel Ángel Uriegas		 Flash animation Based on the original idea by Nadia González, and the children's book.
Selección Canina
K-9 World Cup[17][18]		 Carlos Pimentel
Nathan Sifuentes		 CG animation
Las aventuras de Itzel y Sonia
The Adventures of Itzel and Sonia[19][20]		 Fernanda Rivero Stop Motion Anthology film.
Un gallo con muchos huevos
Huevos: Little Rooster's Egg-cellent Adventure		 Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste		 CG animation Third film in the Huevos film series; highest-grossing Mexican animated film of all time.
Don Gato: el inicio de la pandilla
Top Cat Begins		 Andrés Couturier CG animation Based on the Top Cat series by Hanna-Barbera. Prequel Film
2016 El Americano: The Movie
Americano		 Ricardo Arnaiz
Mike Kunkel		 CG animation
La leyenda del Chupacabras
The Legend of the Chupacabras		 Alberto Rodríguez Traditional animation Fourth film in the Leyendas film saga; inspired by the "chupacabra" creature.
2017 Isla Calaca
Monster Island		 Leopoldo Aguilar CG animation
2018 La leyenda del Charro Negro
The Legend of the Black Charro		 Alberto Rodríguez Flash animation Fifth film in the Leyendas film saga; inspired by the "Charro Negro" figure.
Marcianos vs. Mexicanos
Martians vs. Mexicans		 Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste		 Flash/Traditional animation Second Mexican adult animated movie.
The Angel in the Clock
El Ángel en el Reloj[21]		 Miguel Ángel Uriegas Flash/Traditional animation
Ahí Viene Cascarrabias
Here Comes the Grump Movie A.K.A A Wizard's Tale		 Andrés Couturier CG animation Based on the Here Comes the Grump animated series created by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.
Ana y Bruno
Ana & Bruno[22]		 Carlos Carrera CG animation Based on the novel, "Ana" by Daniel Emil.
2019 Dia de Muertos[23][24]
The Big Wish A.K.A Salma's Big Wish		 Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Final animated release of the 2010s

2020s

Year Title
International title 		Director(s) Technique Note(s)
2020 La liga de los 5[25]
The League of 5		 Marvick Núñez Flash animation First animated release of the 2020s.
Cranston Academy: Monster Zone
Escuela de Miedo[26]		 Leopoldo Aguilar CG animation
Un disfraz para Nicolás
A Costume for Nicolás[27]		 Eduardo Rivero Flash/Traditional animation Based on the Jaime Mijares children's book.
El camino de Xico
Xico's Journey[28]		 Eric Cabello Flash/CG animation
2021 Un rescate de huevitos
Little Eggs: An African Rescue[29][30]		 Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste		 CG animation Originally planned for 2019; Fourth film in the Huevos film series.
Koati Rodrigo Perez-Castro Traditional animation Streaming release in México by Blim TV.
Catalina la Catrina: Especial Día de Muertos
Catalina the Catrina: Day of the Dead Special		 Edino Israel Flash animation TV special, released in Canal 5 and Blim TV.
2022 Las leyendas: el origen
The Legends Origin[31]		 Ricardo Arnaiz Flash animation Prequel film; Sixth film in the Leyendas film saga, Streaming release by Vix.
Águila y Jaguar: Los Guerreros Legendarios
Eagle and Jaguar: The Legendary Warriors		 Mike R. Ortiz CG animation
Pinocho de Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio 		Guillermo del Toro
Mark Gustafson		 Stop Motion Streaming release by Netflix, animated in Zapopan, Jalisco and in Portland, Oregon; First American-Mexican stop motion animated film. Based on Pinocchio story by Carlo Collodi.
Huevitos congelados
Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue[30]		 Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste		 CG animation Fifth film in the Huevos film series; Streaming release by Vix.
2023 Home Is Somewhere Else
Mi Casa Está en Otra Parte		 Carlos Hagerman
Jorge Villalobos		 Flash/Traditional animation First Mexican Animated documentary. Third Mexican adult animated movie.
La leyenda de los Chaneques
The Legend of the Chaneques		 Marvick Núñez Flash animation Seventh film in Las Leyendas franchise; inspired on the Chaneque mythological creature; Streaming release by Vix.
Max
Max & Me		 Donovan Cook CG animation Animated biopic of Maximilian Kolbe. Fourth Mexican adult animated movie and First Mexican adult CG animated movie.
Un Reino para Todos Nosotros
A Kingdom for Us All		 Miguel Ángel Uriegas Flash animation First co-production with Colombia; Limited theatrical release.
2024 Uma y Haggen: Princesa y Vikingo
Uma & Haggen		 Benito Fernández Traditional animation
La Familia del Barrio: La Película
The Neighbourhood's Family Movie		 Rhajov Villafuerte Flash animation Based on the La familia del barrio TV Series created by Sergio Lebrija and Arturo Navarro; Streaming release by Vix. Fifth Mexican adult animated movie.
Sabel: Redención
Sabel: Redemption		 Benito Fernández Traditional animation Limited theatrical release.[32] Sixth Mexican adult animated movie.
2025 Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires
Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios		 Juan Meza-León Flash animation Streaming world-wide release by HBO Max (except Mexico); Seventh Mexican adult animated movie.
Soy Frankelda
I Am Frankelda		 Roy Ambriz
Arturo Ambriz		 Stop Motion animation Based on the Frankelda's Book of Spooks animated series created by Arturo and Roy Ambriz; Originally planned as a streaming release by HBO Max.

Upcoming

Year Title
International title 		Director(s),¡ Technique Studios(s) Note(s)
TBA Tepeyac: The Movie Fernando Pomares
Enrique Navarrete		 CG animation Arx Anima
Animaturas
Fidelius Films
Tilma Films
IMAGICA		 Based on Juan Diego's story. Paused - Cancelled status.
Bugsted spin-off film[33] TBA TBA Ánima Estudios
Vodka Capital
Inzomnia Luis Telléz Stop Motion animation Inzomnia Animación
Los Atorrantes Studio
El Taller de Chucho
La Balada del Fénix Roy Ambriz
Arturo Ambriz		 Stop Motion animation Cinema Fantasma
Julia y el Portal del Abismo César Cepeda Stop Motion animation Kraneo
Mascotas y Sabandijas: La Película Oscar Aragón Stop Motion animation Cerberus Studios
La Tierra de los Calcetimonstruos Benjamín Williams Live Action/CG animation Out of Light Entertainment
Producciones Helios Entertainment
Metacube Technology & Entertainment		 First Mexican hybrid animated film.
A Mutt's Tale Bruce Morris
Alejandra García Peña		 CG animation IMAGICA
Radiosity
La Hora Mágica Ricardo Niño CG animation Kaxan Animation
Bruno TBA CG animation Kaxan Animation
Thingdom: El Reino de las Cosas René Castillo CG animation Mandaraka
El Crujir de las Hojas Mauricio Flores CG animation ESCENA Animation Studio
El Chapulín Colorado 3D Roberto Gómez Fernández CG animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment
Aztlán Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment
Erase Una Vez En Transylvania Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano 2D animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment
Rock Bottom Rodolfo Riva Palacio
Gabriel Riva Palacio		 CG animation Huevocartoon
3Doubles Producciones
Odin's Eye Entertainment
Mi Amigo el Sol Alejandra Pérez 2D animation Fotosíntesis Media First Mexican animated feature film directed by a woman.
Untitled Día de Muertos Sequel Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment
Agavia and the Forgotten Kingdom Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment
Bem y Yo Leopoldo Aguilar 2D animation Espíritu Santo Cine
Filmadora
Chiltepín Estudios
Peek Paax		 Leopoldo Aguilar's first 2D animated film.
La Marca del Jaguar Víctor Mayorga 2D animation Ocelotl Company Return to production in May 2021; Co-production with Brazil and France.
Hanta Emilio Ramos 2D/CG/Rotoscopic animation Atotonilco Estudio
Fedora Producciones		 Co-production with Canada and Portugal.
El Último Coloso Verónica Arceo CG animation Animex Producciones
Anahuac Films
Ambrosía ??? 2D animation Peek Paax
Ch'ulel[34] Sarah Emilia Páramo 2D animation Fotosíntesis Media
El Soprendente Brutus
The Amazing Brutus		 Adriana Cid Flores 2D animation Big Bear Animation
Mokiki Animation
El Lenguaje de los Pájaros Cynthia Fernández Trejo 2D animation La Endina Remolona
Cine Bandada
Kolaval[35] Karla Velázquez 2D animation Dinamita Animación Second co-production with Colombia.
Josefina y los Invencibles[36] Jorge A. Estrada 2D animation Chiltepín Estudios
Cinematográfica en Gracia
Canas al Aire[37] Luis Sánchez CG animation Animex Producciones First Animex animated feature film since 2016.

Lost or unreleased

Title
International title 		Director(s) Technique Note(s)
Roy del espacio[2][3] Rafael Angel Gil
Hector Lopez Carmona		 N/A Lost Film, released in 1983.
El callejón de los sueños
Alley of Dreams[38][39]		 Ricardo Gómez CG animation Cancelled.
Heriberto y Demetrio Alfredo Sánchez Mejorada Herrera CG animation Cancelled.
Garra del Jaguar Iván Espinosa CG animation Cancelled.
Tierra de Revolucionarios Antonio Ramos CG animation Lost Medium Film.
Maya: La Primera Gran Historia Ricardo Arnaiz Traditional animation Cancelled.
Un Buen Trato Ricardo Gómez CG animation Cancelled.
The Weerds Ricardo Gómez CG animation Cancelled.
Papagiorgio: El Grande Ricardo Gómez CG animation Cancelled.
Jungle Shuffle Taedong Park
Mauricio De la Orta		 CG animation Unreleased in México.
Joyfluid Alejandro Rodriguez Huerta CG/Motion Capture Not Released.
Nezahualcóyotl: La Gran Historia Raymundo Juárez Traditional animation Public Screenings.
Al filo de la frontera[40] Alberto Mar 2D animation Cancelled film.

Highest-grossing films

The following list consists the 12 highest-grossing Mexican animated feature films released in Mexico, based on data by Canacine (unless otherwise noted).[41] Gross in Mexican peso and audience count (in millions).

Rank Title Gross Audience Year
1 Un gallo con muchos huevos MXN$167.8 million 4.1 2015
2 Una Película de Huevos MXN$142.3 million 3.99 2006
3 Otra Película de Huevos y un Pollo MXN$113.58 million 3.09 2009
4 Don gato y su pandilla MXN$112.25 million 2.59 2011
5 La leyenda del Charro Negro MXN$100.8 million 2.4 2018
6 La leyenda del Chupacabras MXN$100.7 million[42] 2.59 2016
7 La leyenda de las Momias de Guanajuato MXN$92.25 million 2.3 2014
8 Dia de muertos MXN$59.8 million[43] 1.26 2019
9 La leyenda de la Llorona MXN$55.4 million 1.4 2011
10 Don gato: El inicio de la pandilla MXN$54.1 million 1.47 2015
11 Un rescate de huevitos MXN$50 million[44] 0.9 2021
12 La leyenda de la Nahuala MXN$42.2 million 1.16 2007

See also

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