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 TitleInternational title Director(s) Technique Note(s) / Ref(s) 1976 The Three Wise Men Fernando RuizAdolfo Torres Portillo Traditional animation First feature animated film produced in Mexico; based on the Gospel of Matthew story. 1978 Los supersabiosLos supersabios IMDb page Anuar Badin Traditional animation Based on the Los supersabios comic series created Germán Butze.

1980s

Year TitleInternational 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 LópezEmilio Watanabe Traditional animation Medium film. 1983 Roy del espacioRoy del espacio IMDb page Héctor López CarmonaRafael Ángel GilUlises Pérez Aguirre Traditional animation A previously lost film, the negatives were discovered in 2021 and is set to be released on Blu Ray by Deaf Crocodiles. 1984 Katy la orugaKaty Caterpillar José Luis MoroSantiago Moro Traditional animation Based on Pepina Oruga, a book by Silvia Roche 1987 El pequeño ladronzueloThe Adventures of Oliver Twist Fernando Ruiz Traditional animation Based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. 1988 Katy, Kiki y KokoKaty and the Katerpillar Kids A.K.A Katy Meets the Aliens José Luis MoroSantiago Moro Traditional animation Sequel to Katy la Oruga; final Mexican animated feature film before hiatus.

1990s

Year TitleInternational title Director(s) Technique Note(s) 1997 Cuauhtli: Historias de un Pueblo Fernando Ruiz Traditional animation Medium Film.

2000s

Year TitleInternational title Director(s) Technique Note(s) 2003 Magos y GigantesWizards and Giants Andrés CouturierEduardo Sprowls Flash animation First Mexican animated film since 1988. 2005 Imaginum Alberto MarIsaac Sandoval Flash animation 2006 Una Película de HuevosA Movie of Eggs Gabriel Riva Palacio AlatristeRodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste Traditional animation First film in the Huevos film series. 2007 La leyenda de la NahualaThe 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-P2Agent Macaw: Shaken and Stirred Andrés Couturier Flash animation Otra Película de Huevos y un PolloAnother Eggs and A Chicken Movie Gabriel Riva Palacio AlatristeRodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste Traditional animation Second film in the Huevos film series. A Martian Christmas 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 TitleInternational title Director(s) Technique Note(s) 2010 AAA – Sin Límite en el TiempoAAA 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 BrijesGuardians of the Lost Code Benito Fernández Traditional animation Héroes verdaderosHeroes Carlos Kuri Traditional animation Animated biopic of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, José María Morelos, Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama. 2011 Don gato y su pandillaTop Cat: The Movie Alberto Mar Flash/CG animation Based on the Top Cat animated series created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. El gran milagroThe Greatest Miracle Bruce Morris CG animation First Mexican animated film in CG animation La leyenda de la LloronaThe 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 EscopetaMexican film: La Revolucion de Juan EscopetaThe Revolution of Juan Escopeta Jorge A. Estrada Traditional animation 2012 Z-Baw: Mejores amigosZ-Baw IMDb pageZ-Baw Ricardo Gomez CG animation El Santos vs. La Tetona MendozaThe Wild Adventures of El Santos In Spanish. In Spanish. 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 JadeThe Secret of the Jade MedallionAnimación Mexicana 25: El Secreto del Medallon de Jade Published: 6 July 2014. Author: Joel Cortés Accessed: 2 January 2019. (In Spanish) Leopoldo AguilarRodolfo Guzmán CG animation 2014 Jungle Shuffle Taedong ParkMauricio De la Orta CG animation Unreleased in Mexico La leyenda de las Momias de GuanajuatoThe Legend of the Mummies Alberto Rodríguez Flash animation Third film in the Leyendas saga; inspired by the Mummies of Guanajuato. 2015 Guardianes de OzGuardians 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 piedraThe Incredible Story of The Stone Boy Pablo AldreteMiguel Bonilla SchnaasJaime RomandiaMiguel Ángel Uriegas Flash animation Based on the original idea by Nadia González, and the children's book. Selección CaninaK-9 World Cup In Spanish. Carlos PimentelNathan Sifuentes CG animation Las aventuras de Itzel y SoniaThe Adventures of Itzel and SoniaLas aventuras de Itzel y Sonia Mexico es Cultura. In Spanish. Accessed: 2 January 2019.Las Aventuras de Itzel y Sonia - TRAILER HD Published: 24 April 2016. YouTube. Accessed 2 January 2019. Fernanda Rivero Stop Motion Anthology film. Un gallo con muchos huevosHuevos: Little Rooster's Egg-cellent Adventure Gabriel Riva Palacio AlatristeRodolfo 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 pandillaTop Cat Begins Andrés Couturier CG animation Based on the Top Cat series by Hanna-Barbera. Prequel Film 2016 El Americano: The MovieAmericano Ricardo ArnaizMike Kunkel CG animation La leyenda del ChupacabrasThe Legend of the Chupacabras Alberto Rodríguez Traditional animation Fourth film in the Leyendas film saga; inspired by the "chupacabra" creature. 2017 Isla CalacaMonster Island Leopoldo Aguilar CG animation 2018 La leyenda del Charro NegroThe Legend of the Black Charro Alberto Rodríguez Flash animation Fifth film in the Leyendas film saga; inspired by the "Charro Negro" figure. Marcianos vs. MexicanosMartians vs. Mexicans Gabriel Riva Palacio AlatristeRodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste Flash/Traditional animation Second Mexican adult animated movie. The Angel in the ClockEl Ángel en el Reloj Miguel Ángel Uriegas Flash/Traditional animation Ahí Viene CascarrabiasHere 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 BrunoAna & BrunoAna & Bruno IMDb page Carlos Carrera CG animation Based on the novel, "Ana" by Daniel Emil. 2019 Dia de MuertosDia de Muertos IMDBThe Big Wish A.K.A Salma's Big Wish Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano CG animation Final animated release of the 2010s

2020s Year TitleInternational title Director(s) Technique Note(s)2020 La liga de los 5 Published by: Ánima. Upload date: 19 December 2019.The League of 5 Marvick Núñez Flash animation First animated release of the 2020s. Cranston Academy: Monster ZoneEscuela de Miedo Leopoldo Aguilar CG animation Un disfraz para NicolásA Costume for Nicolás Eduardo Rivero Flash/Traditional animation Based on the Jaime Mijares children's book. El camino de XicoXico's Journey Eric Cabello Flash/CG animation 2021 Un rescate de huevitosLittle Eggs: An African Rescue Gabriel Riva Palacio AlatristeRodolfo 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 MuertosCatalina the Catrina: Day of the Dead Special Edino Israel Flash animation TV special, released in Canal 5 and Blim TV.2022 Las leyendas: el origenThe Legends Origin Upload date: 1 November 2019. In Spanish 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 ToroMark 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 congeladosLittle Eggs: A Frozen Rescue Gabriel Riva Palacio AlatristeRodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste CG animation Fifth film in the Huevos film series; Streaming release by Vix.2023 Home Is Somewhere ElseMi Casa Está en Otra Parte Carlos HagermanJorge Villalobos Flash/Traditional animation First Mexican Animated documentary. Third Mexican adult animated movie. La leyenda de los ChanequesThe Legend of the Chaneques Marvick Núñez Flash animation Seventh film in Las Leyendas franchise; inspired on the Chaneque mythological creature; Streaming release by Vix.MaxMax & 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 NosotrosA Kingdom for Us All Miguel Ángel Uriegas Flash animation First co-production with Colombia; Limited theatrical release.2024 Uma y Haggen: Princesa y VikingoUma & Haggen Benito Fernández Traditional animation La familia del barrio: La película 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: RedenciónSabel: Redemption Benito Fernández Traditional animation Limited theatrical release.h Sixth Mexican adult animated movie.2025 Aztec Batman: Clash of EmpiresBatman Azteca: Choque de Imperios Juan Meza-León Flash animation Streaming world-wide release by HBO Max (except Mexico); Seventh Mexican adult animated movie. Soy FrankeldaI Am Frankelda Arturo and Roy 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.2026 La Familia del Barrio: La Maldición del Quinto Partido Sergio "Teco" LebrijaOrnella Antista Flash animation Second movie based on the TV series created by Segio "Teco" Lebrija and Arturo Navarro; Eighth Mexican adult animated movie. Bem: Un Lémur en Fuga Leopoldo Aguilar Flash animation Leopoldo Aguilar's first 2D animated film.Gungo y los juegos cavernicolasRock Bottom Rodolfo Riva PalacioGabriel Riva Palacio CG animation Co-produced with Spain's 3Doubles ProduccionesLa Venganza del Charro Negro Marvick Núñez Flash animation Eighth film in Las Leyendas franchise and co-produced with Mighty Animation and Philippines' Top Draw Animation. Mi Amigo el Sol Alejandra Pérez Tradigital animation First Mexican animated feature film directed by a woman.

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