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, the film 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.Produced by the imaginative South American studio Tunche Films, Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle continues their legacy of visually rich, culturally inspired storytelling, following the success of Ainbo – Spirit of the Amazon (2021), which earned over $13 million globally and won Best Animated Film at the 2022 Ibero-American Platinum Awards. Tunche was also a 2024 Annecy finalist with Mariposas Negras, a Spanish co-production.Directed by award-winning duo José and César Zelada, and based on an original idea by César, Toxic features production design by Pierre Salazar (The Lego Movie, Happy Feet). Executive producers are the Zelada brothers: Sergio, José, and César.
“Dante’s story reflects the beauty and fragility of the Amazon, and the courage to be yourself,” said César Zelada. Studio 100 Film’s Lorena Booth added, “With humor, heart, and a timely message, Toxic is an adventure that speaks to everyone.”
Targeted at children aged 6+ and families, “Toxic – Miracle of the Jungle” has a planned running time of 84 minutes. Studio 100 Film will present the film at the Marché du Film, Cannes. Buyers and industry professionals can find the team at the Résidence Gray D’Albion, Apartment 6B2.
