Julián review: Julián Is a Mermaid is now a wonderful movie
Julián is a 2026 animated film based on Jessica Love's bestselling children's book, directed by Cartoon Saloon. The movie follows a young boy spending the summer with his abuela in Brooklyn while exploring his identity and imagination. Critics have praised the film for its beautiful animation and its heartfelt themes of love and finding community.
- ▪The film is an adaptation of Jessica Love's bestselling children's book, Julián Is a Mermaid.
- ▪It is produced by Cartoon Saloon, the studio behind The Secret of Kells and Wolfwalkers.
- ▪The story centers on a boy named Julián who spends the summer with his Dominican American abuela in Brooklyn.
- ▪The movie explores themes of LGBTQ+ youth, identity, and individuality over an 85-minute runtime.
- ▪Voice cast members include Milcania Diaz-Rojas as the abuela and Knyght Darius Jack as Julián.
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| Original publisher | Mashable |
| Canonical URL | https://mashable.com/entertainment/julian-movie-review |
| Publication time | Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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Home > Entertainment > Movies 'Julián' review: 'Julián Is a Mermaid' is now a wonderful movie Three cheers for this family-friendly adventure about love, identity, and finding your community. By Kristy Puchko Kristy Puchko Kristy Puchko is the Entertainment Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, and interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers. Read Full Bio on September 12, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Julián poses with his friends in "Julián." Credit: TIFF I think I have just seen my favorite animated movie of 2026.
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