Overview

• Cinépolis will distribute the feature across Mexico starting October 23, 2025, following its June 8 world premiere at FICG 40 in Guadalajara.
• The film is reported as the first feature‑length stop‑motion produced entirely in Mexico without foreign co‑productions, a distinction some outlets clarify relative to del Toro’s U.S. production Pinocchio.
• Arturo and Roy Ambriz wrote, directed, and produced the project through their studio Cinema Fantasma, leading a team of more than 100 local artists.
• The production features over 80 minutes of meticulous animation with handcrafted puppets, large‑scale physical sets reaching up to six meters, and an artisanal, frame‑by‑frame workflow.
• Expanding the HBO Max series Los Sustos Ocultos de Frankelda, the film blends horror, fantasy, comedy, and musical elements, with del Toro offering early financial support and ongoing mentorship.