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[edit]

1970s[edit]

Year Title
International title
Director(s) Technique Note(s) / Ref(s)
1976 Los tres Reyes Magos [es]
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[edit]

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[edit]

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

2000s[edit]

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[edit]

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 Lost Film
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 JOYFLUID[15] Alejandro Rodriguez Huerta CG/Motion capture IMAX 3D film. Uncommercial Release
Jungle Shuffle[16] 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[17]
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[18][19]
Carlos Pimentel
Nathan Sifuentes
CG animation
Las aventuras de Itzel y Sonia
The Adventures of Itzel and Sonia[20][21]
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[22]
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[23]
Carlos Carrera CG animation Based on the novel, "Ana" by Daniel Emil.
2019 Dia de Muertos[24][25]
The Big Wish A.K.A Salma's Big Wish
Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Final animated release of the 2010s

2020s[edit]

Year Title
International title
Director(s) Technique Note(s)
2020 La liga de los 5[26]
The League of 5
Marvick Núñez Flash animation First animated release of the 2020s.
Cranston Academy: Monster Zone
Escuela de Miedo[27]
Leopoldo Aguilar CG animation
Un disfraz para Nicolás
A Costume for Nicolás[28]
Eduardo Rivero Flash/Traditional animation Based on the Jaime Mijares children's book.
El camino de Xico
Xico's Journey[29]
Eric Cabello Flash/CG animation
2021 Un rescate de huevitos
Little Eggs: An African Rescue[30][31]
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 Mexico 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[32]
Ricardo Arnaiz Flash/Traditional 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 Mexican stop motion animated film. Based on Pinocchio story by Carlo Collodi.
Huevitos congelados
Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue[31]
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.
2024 Uma y Haggen: Princesa y Vikingo
Uma & Haggen
Benito Fernández Traditional animation
Un Reino para Todos Nosotros
A Kingdom for Us All
Miguel Ángel Uriegas Flash animation Co-production with Colombia.

Upcoming[edit]

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.
Wango & Quark Topo Gómez CG animation Imagination Films Cancelled release.
Bugsted spin-off film[33] TBA TBA Ánima Estudios
Vodka Capital
Unknown planning status.
Al filo de la frontera[34] Alberto Mar 2D animation Ánima Estudios
AG Studios
Cancelled release.
Grimalkin[35] Sant Arellano CG animation Huevocartoon Unknown planning status.
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
Unknown planning status.
A Mutt's Tale Bruce Morris
Alejandra García Peña
CG animation IMAGICA
Radiosity
La Hora Mágica Ricardo Niño CG animation Kaxan Animation Unknown planning status.
Bruno TBA CG animation Kaxan Animation Unknown planning status.
Thingdom: El Reino de las Cosas René Castillo CG animation Mandaraka Unknown planning status.
Pepito: La Película Aizar Vazquez Villarreal CG animation Grupo PROAN Unknown planning status.
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 Unknown planning status.
Erase Una Vez En Transylvania Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano 2D animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment Unknown planning status.
Gungo y las Olimpiadas Cavernícolas Rodolfo Riva Palacio
Gabriel Riva Palacio
CG animation Huevocartoon
Mi Amigo el Sol Alejandra Pérez 2D animation Fotosíntesis Media
Untitled Día de Muertos Sequel Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment
Chocó: La Tierra y los Monstruos Marco Velez Esquivia 2D animation Ánima Estudios Unknown planning status.
Agavia and the Forgotten Kingdom Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Metacube Technology & Entertainment
Alebrijes Rodolfo Riva Palacio
Gabriel Riva Palacio
CG animation Huevocartoon
Odin's Eye Animation
Bem y Yo Leopoldo Aguilar 2D animation Espiritu Santo Cine
Peek Paax
El Viaje de Confi Rodolfo Riva Palacio
Gabriel Riva Palacio
CG animation Huevocartoon Presumed sixth film in the Huevos film series; Spin-off movie.
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 2D animation Animex Producciones First Animex animated feature film since 2016.
Ambrosía ??? 2D animation Peek Paax
Ch'ulel[36] Sarah Emilia Páramo 2D animation Fotosíntesis Media
Fausto, el Mago Extremo Manuel Tonatiuh Moreno Ramos
Ruy Fernando Estrada Rivera
Salvador Erasmo Rodríguez
2D animation Estudio Haini
Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires
Juan Meza-León 2D animation Ánima
DC Entertainment
Warner Bros. Animation
Chatrone
Particular Crowd
Streaming release by Max.
Frankelda y el Príncipe de los Sustos
Frankelda and the Prince of Spooks
Roy Ambriz
Arturo Ambriz
Stop Motion animation Cinema Fantasma Based on the Frankelda's Book of Spooks animated series created by Arturo and Roy Ambriz; Streaming release by Max.
La Gran Historia de la Filosofía Occidental Aria Covamonas Cutout animation Opuntia Stricta Cinematográfica First mexican animated feature film made in Cutout animation.
El Soprendente Brutus
The Amazing Brutus
Adriana Cid Flores 2D animation Big Bear Animation
Mokiki Animation
First Mexican animated feature film directed by a woman.
El Lenguaje de los Pájaros Cynthia Fernández Trejo 2D animation La Endina Remolona

Lost or unreleased[edit]

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.
Sabel: Redemption[37][38] Benito Fernández Traditional animation Canned Film awaiting release.
El callejón de los sueños
Alley of Dreams[39][40]
Ricardo Gómez CG animation Cancelled.
Heriberto y Demetrio Alfredo Sánchez Mejorada Herrera CG animation Cancelled.
La 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 Private Screenings.

Highest-grossing films[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

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