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)
1976Los tres Reyes Magos
The Three Wise Men
Fernando Ruiz
Adolfo Torres Portillo
Traditional animationFirst feature animated film produced in Mexico; based on the Gospel of Matthew story.
1978 Los supersabios[1]Anuar BadinTraditional animationBased on the Los supersabios comic series created Germán Butze.

1980s

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

1990s

Year Title
International title
Director(s) Technique Note(s)
1997Cuauhtli: Historias de un PuebloFernando RuizTraditional animationMedium Film. [4]

2000s

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

2010s

Year Title
International title
Director(s) Technique Note(s)
2010AAA – Sin Límite en el Tiempo
AAA the Movie
Alberto RodríguezFlash/CG animationFirst animated release of the 2010s
Kung-Fu MagooAndrés CouturierFlash animationBased on the Mr. Magoo character created by Millard Kaufman and John Hubley. DVD Movie
GaturroGustavo CovaCG animationBased on the Argentine comic book series of the same name. DVD release in México
Brijes
Guardians of the Lost Code
Benito FernándezTraditional animation
Héroes verdaderos[7]
Heroes
Carlos KuriTraditional animationAnimated biopic of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, José María Morelos, Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama.
2011Don gato y su pandilla
Top Cat: The Movie
Alberto MarFlash/CG animationBased on the Top Cat animated series created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
El gran milagro
The Greatest Miracle[8]
Bruce MorrisCG animationFirst Mexican animated film in CG animation
La leyenda de la Llorona
The Legend of the Crying Woman
Alberto RodríguezFlash animationSecond 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. EstradaTraditional animation
2012Z-Baw: Mejores amigos[10]
Z-Baw
Ricardo GomezCG animationLost Film
El Santos vs. La Tetona Mendoza
The Wild Adventures of El Santos[11][12]
Alejandro LozanoFlash/Traditional animationBased on the adult comic book series by José Ignacio Solórzano and José Trinidad Camacho. First Mexican adult animated movie
2013El Secreto del Medallón de Jade
The Secret of the Jade Medallion[13][14]
Leopoldo Aguilar
Rodolfo Guzmán
CG animation
2014JOYFLUID[15]Alejandro Rodriguez HuertaCG/Motion captureIMAX 3D film. Uncommercial Release
Jungle Shuffle[16]Taedong Park
Mauricio De la Orta
CG animationUnreleased in Mexico
La leyenda de las Momias de Guanajuato
The Legend of the Mummies
Alberto RodríguezFlash animationThird film in the Leyendas saga; inspired by the Mummies of Guanajuato.
2015Guardianes de Oz
Guardians of Oz A.K.A Wicked Flying Monkeys
Alberto MarCG animationBased 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 animationBased 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 RiveroStop MotionAnthology film.
Un gallo con muchos huevos
Huevos: Little Rooster's Egg-cellent Adventure
Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste
CG animationThird 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 CouturierCG animationBased on the Top Cat series by Hanna-Barbera. Prequel Film
2016El Americano: The Movie
Americano
Ricardo Arnaiz
Mike Kunkel
CG animation
La leyenda del Chupacabras
The Legend of the Chupacabras
Alberto RodríguezTraditional animationFourth film in the Leyendas film saga; inspired by the "chupacabra" creature.
2017Isla Calaca
Monster Island
Leopoldo AguilarCG animation
2018La leyenda del Charro Negro
The Legend of the Black Charro
Alberto RodríguezFlash animationFifth 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 animationSecond Mexican adult animated movie.
The Angel in the Clock
El Ángel en el Reloj[22]
Miguel Ángel UriegasFlash/Traditional animation
Ahí Viene Cascarrabias
Here Comes the Grump Movie A.K.A A Wizard's Tale
Andrés CouturierCG animationBased on the Here Comes the Grump animated series created by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.
Ana y Bruno
Ana & Bruno[23]
Carlos CarreraCG animationBased on the novel, "Ana" by Daniel Emil.
2019Dia de Muertos[24][25]
The Big Wish A.K.A Salma's Big Wish
Carlos Gutiérrez MedranoCG animationFinal animated release of the 2010s

2020s

Year Title
International title
Director(s) Technique Note(s)
2020La liga de los 5[26]
The League of 5
Marvick NúñezFlash animationFirst animated release of the 2020s.
Cranston Academy: Monster Zone
Escuela de Miedo[27]
Leopoldo AguilarCG animation
Un disfraz para Nicolás
A Costume for Nicolás[28]
Eduardo RiveroFlash/Traditional animationBased on the Jaime Mijares children's book.
El camino de Xico
Xico's Journey[29]
Eric CabelloFlash/CG animation
2021Un rescate de huevitos
Little Eggs: An African Rescue[30][31]
Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste
CG animationOriginally planned for 2019; Fourth film in the Huevos film series.
KoatiRodrigo Perez-CastroTraditional animationStreaming release in México by Blim TV.
Catalina la Catrina: Especial Día de Muertos
Catalina the Catrina: Day of the Dead Special
Edino IsraelFlash animationTV special, released in Canal 5 and Blim TV.
2022Las leyendas: el origen
The Legends Origin[32]
Ricardo ArnaizFlash/Traditional animationPrequel 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. OrtizCG animation
Pinocho de Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro
Mark Gustafson
Stop MotionStreaming 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 animationFifth film in the Huevos film series; Streaming release by Vix.
2023Home Is Somewhere Else
Mi Casa Está en Otra Parte
Carlos Hagerman
Jorge Villalobos
Flash/Traditional animationFirst Mexican Animated documentary. Third Mexican adult animated movie.
La leyenda de los Chaneques
The Legend of the Chaneques
Marvick NúñezFlash animationSeventh film in Las Leyendas franchise; inspired on the Chaneque mythological creature; Streaming release by Vix.
Max
Max & Me
Donovan CookCG animationAnimated biopic of Maximilian Kolbe. Fourth Mexican adult animated movie and First Mexican adult CG animated movie.
2024Uma y Haggen: Princesa y Vikingo
Uma & Haggen
Eduardo Cabrera
Martín Claudón
Benito Fernández
Traditional animation
Un Reino para Todos Nosotros
A Kingdom for Us All
Miguel Ángel UriegasFlash animationCo-production with Colombia.

Upcoming

Year Title
International title
Director(s) Technique Studios(s) Note(s)
TBATepeyac: The MovieFernando Pomares
Enrique Navarrete
CG animationArx Anima
Animaturas
Fidelius Films
Tilma Films
IMAGICA
Based on Juan Diego's story.
Wango & QuarkTopo GómezCG animationImagination Films
Bugsted spin-off film[33]TBATBAÁnima Estudios
Vodka Capital
Al filo de la frontera[34]Alberto Mar2D animationÁnima Estudios
AG Studios
Grimalkin[35]Sant ArellanoCG animationHuevocartoon
InzomniaLuis TellézStop Motion animationInzomnia Animación
Los Atorrantes Studio
El Taller de Chucho
La Balada del FénixRoy Ambriz
Arturo Ambriz
Stop Motion animationCinema Fantasma
Julia y el Portal del AbismoCésar CepedaStop Motion animationKraneo
Mascotas y Sabandijas: La PelículaOscar AragónStop Motion animationCerberus Studios
La Tierra de los CalcetimonstruosBenjamín WilliamsLive Action/CG animationOut of Light Entertainment
Producciones Helios Entertainment
Metacube Technology & Entertainment
First Mexican hybrid animated film.
A Mutt's TaleBruce Morris
Alejandra García Peña
CG animationIMAGICA
Radiosity
La Hora MágicaRicardo NiñoCG animationKaxan Animation
BrunoTBACG animationKaxan Animation
Thingdom: El Reino de las CosasRené CastilloCG animationMandaraka
Pepito: La PelículaAizar Vazquez VillarrealCG animationGrupo PROAN
El Crujir de las HojasMauricio FloresCG animationESCENA Animation Studio
El Chapulín Colorado 3DRoberto Gómez FernándezCG animationMetacube Technology & Entertainment
AztlánCarlos Gutiérrez MedranoCG animationMetacube Technology & Entertainment
Erase Una Vez En TransylvaniaCarlos Gutiérrez Medrano2D animationMetacube Technology & Entertainment
Gungo y las Olimpiadas CavernícolasRodolfo Riva Palacio
Gabriel Riva Palacio
CG animationHuevocartoon
Mi Amigo el SolAlejandra Pérez2D animationFotosíntesis Media
Untitled Día de Muertos SequelCarlos Gutiérrez MedranoCG animationMetacube Technology & Entertainment
Chocó: La Tierra y los MonstruosMarco Velez Esquivia2D animationÁnima Estudios
Agavia and the Forgotten KingdomCarlos Gutiérrez MedranoCG animationMetacube Technology & Entertainment
AlebrijesRodolfo Riva Palacio
Gabriel Riva Palacio
CG animationHuevocartoon
Odin's Eye Animation
Bem y YoLeopoldo Aguilar2D animationEspiritu Santo Cine
Peek Paax
El Viaje de ConfiRodolfo Riva Palacio
Gabriel Riva Palacio
CG animationHuevocartoonPresumed sixth film in the Huevos film series, Spin-off movie.
La Marca del JaguarVíctor Mayorga2D animationOcelotl CompanyReturn to production in May 2021; Co-production with Brazil and France.
HantaEmilio Ramos2D/CG/Rotoscopic animationAtotonilco Estudio
Fedora Producciones
Co-production with Canada and Portugal.
El Último ColosoVerónica Arceo2D animationAnimex ProduccionesFirst Animex animated feature film since 2016.
Ambrosía???2D animationPeek Paax
Ch'ulel[36]Sarah Emilia Páramo2D animationFotosíntesis Media
Fausto, el Mago ExtremoManuel Tonatiuh Moreno Ramos
Ruy Fernando Estrada Rivera
Salvador Erasmo Rodríguez
2D animationEstudio Haini
El Chavo: The MovieRoberto Gómez FernándezFlash/Traditional 2D animation20th Century Studios
Ánima Estudios
Based on the live action television series El Chavo del Ocho created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires
Juan Meza-León2D animationÁnima (company)
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 animationCinema FantasmaBased 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 OccidentalAria CovamonasCutout animationOpuntia Stricta CinematográficaFirst mexican animated feature film made in Cutout animation.
El Soprendente Brutus
The Amazing Brutus
Adriana Cid Flores2D animationBig Bear Animation
Mokiki Animation
First Mexican animated feature film directed by a woman.
El Lenguaje de los PájarosCynthia Fernández Trejo2D animationLa Endina Remolona

Lost or unreleased

Title
International title
Director(s) Technique Note(s)
Roy del espacio[2][3]Rafael Angel Gil
Hector Lopez Carmona
N/ALost Film, released in 1983.
Sabel: Redemption[37][38]Benito FernándezTraditional animationCanned Film awaiting release.
El callejón de los sueños
Alley of Dreams[39][40]
Ricardo GómezCG animationCancelled.
Heriberto y DemetrioAlfredo Sánchez Mejorada HerreraCG animationCancelled.
La Garra del JaguarIván EspinosaCG animationCancelled.
Tierra de RevolucionariosAntonio RamosCG animationLost Medium Film.
Maya: La Primera Gran HistoriaRicardo ArnaizTraditional animationCancelled.
Un Buen TratoRicardo GómezCG animationCancelled.
The WeerdsRicardo GómezCG animationCancelled.
Papagiorgio: El GrandeRicardo GómezCG animationCancelled.
Jungle ShuffleTaedong Park
Mauricio De la Orta
CG animationUnreleased in México.
JoyfluidAlejandro Rodriguez HuertaCG/Motion CaptureNot Released.
Nezahualcóyotl: La Gran HistoriaRaymundo JuárezTraditional animationPrivate Screenings.

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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