GKIDS Acquires Cartoon Saloon's Julián for March 2027 Release
GKIDS will release Louise Bagnall's hand-drawn feature in North American theaters on March 26, 2027, with a first trailer out now.
GKIDS has acquired North American distribution rights to Cartoon Saloon's animated feature Julián, with a theatrical release set for March 26, 2027, according to cartoonbrew.com. The distributor released the first official trailer alongside the acquisition announcement.
The film is directed by Louise Bagnall and adapted from Jessica Love's picture book Julián Is a Mermaid. Knyght Darius Jack and Milcania Diaz-Rojas lead the voice cast, and Zoe Saldaña serves as an executive producer.
Animation production was handled by Cartoon Saloon and Melusine Studios with Aircraft Pictures and Sun Creature. More than 150 artists across Ireland, Luxembourg, Denmark and Canada worked on the hand-drawn production.
International distribution deals are already in place for Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Switzerland.
Prior Cartoon Saloon releases at GKIDS
GKIDS previously released four Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon features: The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner and Wolfwalkers. Julián screened at the Annecy and Toronto festivals before the acquisition.
Quick answers
When does Julián come out in North America?
GKIDS will release the film in North American theaters on March 26, 2027.
Who directed Julián?
Louise Bagnall directed the film, which is based on Jessica Love's picture book Julián Is a Mermaid.
Who voices the leads in Julián?
Knyght Darius Jack and Milcania Diaz-Rojas lead the voice cast.