Alex De La Iglesia Announces Animation Debut 'Ages of Madness

WHO:

Variety - Álex de la Iglesia, a renowned Spanish film-TV director known for works such as “Day of the Beast,” “The Last Circus,” and “30 Coins.”

Variety - 3Doubles Producciones, a production company based in the Canary Islands.

Variety - Sumendi, a Bizkaia-based production company.

WHAT:

Variety - Álex de la Iglesia is set to make his animation debut with the animated feature titled “Ages of Madness: The Howling of the Jinn.”

Variety - The project is associated with Goya Award nominees “SuperKlaus” and “Norbert.”

WHERE:

Variety - The production is set up in the Canary Islands.

WHEN:

Variety - The animated feature “Ages of Madness: The Howling of the Jinn” is expected to be released in 2027.

WHY:

Variety - The film is inspired by the world of H.P. Lovecraft, indicating a thematic motivation behind the project.

HOW:

Variety - Álex de la Iglesia will be directing the animated feature, marking his transition into animation.

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 15:56 UTC)

Renowned Spanish film and TV director Álex de la Iglesia is set to make his animation debut with the feature titled “Ages of Madness: The Howling of the Jinn,” which will be produced in the Canary Islands by 3Doubles Producciones and Sumendi. This animated project, inspired by the world of H.P. Lovecraft, is associated with Goya Award nominees “SuperKlaus” and “Norbert,” and is expected to be released in 2027. Álex de la Iglesia will be directing the film, marking a significant transition in his career into the realm of animation.