Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle, a vibrant and captivating film from Tunche Films, is part of Studio 100 Film strong lineup for this year’s Cannes market.
Currently in development, the film is slated for delivery in early 2027, with Studio 100 Film presenting the official teaser and first concept art designs from the film. Targeted at children aged 6+ and families, Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle has a planned running time of 84 minutes.
Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle follows the story of Dante, a small yet extraordinary Amazonian dart frog with a powerful gift: his skin, when in contact with clouds, can generate rain. This rare and mysterious ability makes him the subject of scientific study—until a test flight goes awry and Dante is unexpectedly dropped into the depths of the jungle. There he stumbles upon a lively forest community of small animals and dreams of becoming one of them. But his toxic nature leads to fear and exclusion. When a fierce forest fire threatens the very existence of the jungle, only Dante holds the key to salvation.
A heartwarming and visually rich adventure, Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle explores themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and environmental stewardship. The film also delivers a strong ecological message wrapped in a story full of emotion, wonder, and resilience. The Amazon region with its abundance of animals and plants is known as the “lungs of the world” due to its significant importance in regulating the global climate.
Lorena Booth, Senior Manager Sales & Acquisitions at Studio 100 Film, commented:
When I first heard about ‘Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle’, I fell in love with it right away due to its heartfelt and wildly entertaining adventure. This movie follows its main character until he discovers that his unique gift might be the very thing that can save his world. With humor and heart, this story tackles themes of belonging, which everyone can relate to, alongside the urgent environmental message, while keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
Produced by the imaginative South American studio Tunche Films, Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle builds on the internationally recognized visually stunning and culturally rooted storytelling of their successful animated film Ainbo – Spirit of the Amazon, which grossed more than 13 million USD internationally and won the Platinum Award for “Best Animated Film” in Ibero-America in 2022. Additionally, Tunche Films were finalists at the 2024 Annecy Festival with David Baute’s animated film “Mariposas Negras”, a Spanish co-production with Ikiru Films, Tinglado Film, Anangu Grup, and Televisió de Catalunya (featured in the “Animation! Work in Progress by Annecy” section).
Directed by award-winning filmmakers José Zelada and Cesar Zelada (Ainbo, Kayara, Searching for Hearts), Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle is based on an original idea by César Zelada, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside José Zelada. Executive Producers are brothers Sergio, José, and César Zelada. Production design is led by acclaimed visual artist Pierre Salazar (The Lego Movie, Happy Feet, Walking with Dinosaurs).
César Zelada said:
With ‘Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle’, we want to tell a story that celebrates the power of nature and the courage it takes to embrace who you are. Dante’s journey is deeply personal to us – it reflects the beauty and fragility of the Amazon, and the resilience that lives within it.
