# Escuela de Monstruos film release in South America

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/escuela-de-monstruos-film-release-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-10-16T16:56:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The animated film ‘Escuela de Monstruos’ (Monster Mia), a German production directed by Verena Fels, began its theatrical release in South America during the Halloween season.

Following its premiere in Peruvian cinemas on October 15, the film expanded to Colombian cinemas on October 16. Based on the ‘Monstrous Maud’ book series by A. B. Saddlewick and selected for the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the story follows a 12-year-old girl named Mia who must navigate a school for monsters while concealing her human identity.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Escuela de Monstruos premieres in Colombian cinemas

The German animated film ‘Escuela de Monstruos’ has premiered in Colombia, offering a family-friendly Halloween adventure centered on themes of identity and friendship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/escuela-de-monstruos-premieres-in-colombian-cinemas

### 2026-10-13: Escuela de Monstruos premieres in Peruvian cinemas on October 15

The animated film ‘Escuela de Monstruos’ premieres in Peru on October 15, following a 12-year-old girl's journey at a mysterious school for monsters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/escuela-de-monstruos-premieres-in-peruvian-cinemas-on-october-15

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