Julián

Julián is an animated fantasy film about a curious boy who spends his summer in Brooklyn with a grandmother he barely knows. As he explores her eclectic apartment and the surrounding Caribbean community, he begins to examine his own family heritage and gender identity. Through his grandmother's stories and their evolving relationship, he eventually discovers that he is a mermaid.

The film was directed by Louise Bagnall and written by Juliany Taveras. It is a co-production involving companies from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Canada, Luxembourg, and the Philippines, including Cartoon Saloon and Viva Films. The voice cast features Knyght Darius Jack in the title role, alongside Milcania Diaz-Rojas as Abuela, Zariah Georgia Ellis as Kiki, Emma So as Yeslyn, Avery Star Pryce Tibayan as Amanda, and Kim Roberts as Anabel. Released on June 23, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 85 minutes.