The acclaimed stop-motion animated film Mary & Max will be shown in Peruvian movie theaters for the first time in October 2026, nearly two decades after its original release. Cinema chain Cineplanet has opened ticket pre-sales for a special limited screening scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:20 p.m.
The movie will be screened in its original language with Spanish subtitles across select locations in Peru. Tickets are available through Cineplanet's official sales channels as part of a wider international theatrical re-release taking place in several countries during October.
Cineplanet has confirmed seven venue locations for the special screening event:
- Cineplanet Alcázar
- Cineplanet Arequipa Mall Plaza
- Cineplanet Cusco
- Cineplanet Mall del Sur
- Cineplanet San Borja
- Cineplanet San Juan de Lurigancho
- Cineplanet San Miguel
Plot and international reception
Mary & Max follows the developing friendship between Mary, an eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, and Max, a 44-year-old man residing in New York. Despite thousands of kilometers of separation, a substantial age gap, and vastly different personal realities, both characters find companionship through an extensive pen-pal correspondence that transforms their lives.
The feature film originally premiered in 2009 across festival circuits, television broadcasts, and home media formats rather than a wide commercial theatrical release. Over time, the film developed a dedicated cult following and received strong critical praise for its emotional depth, visual design, and honest portrayal of loneliness.
Director background and stop-motion style
The production marked the debut feature film of Australian director Adam Elliot. Elliot later consolidated his reputation in animation and returned to international attention in 2025 with his feature project Memoir of a Snail.
Stop-motion animation involves physically manipulating real objects or clay figures and photographing them frame by frame to produce motion. The technique requires meticulous manual modeling and detailed set construction for every shot.
Cineplanet is one of the primary theatrical exhibition chains operating multiplex cinemas across Peru, with venue locations in major metropolitan centers including Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco.
Screening details and ticket access
The upcoming October 15 presentation gives audiences in Peru their first opportunity to experience the animated film on a cinema screen. Moviegoers can purchase tickets and check local showtimes directly through Cineplanet's digital platforms.
