Gkids Acquires U.S. Rights to Cartoon Saloon’s Animated Film ‘Julián,’ Directed by Louise Bagnall and Executive Produced by Zoe Saldaña (EXCLUSIVE)

Nov 12, 2026 9:01am PT Gkids Acquires U.S. Rights to Cartoon Saloon’s Animated Film ‘Julián,’ Directed by Louise Bagnall and Executive Produced by Zoe Saldaña (EXCLUSIVE)

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Gkids has acquired all U.S. rights to “Julian, the new feature directed by Louise Bagnall and executive produced by Zoe Saldaña.

The animated feature is produced by Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Studios, Aircraft Pictures and Sun Creature. Gkids will release “Julián” in theaters in the United States beginning March 26, 2027.

The film will be released day-and-date in Canada by Elevation Pictures, in the United Kingdom by Anime Ltd. and in Ireland by Wildcard Distribution. The deal with Gkids was closed in partnership with CAA Media Finance.

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