Monster Mia
“Welcome to Rotwood Academy – where fitting in means standing out!”
Synopsis
12-year-old Mia and her scruffy pet rat Quentin are sent to the mysterious Rotwood Academy after one too many problems at school. The new school gives her the creeps, and Mia needs to figure a way out before the students realize she isn't a monster like them! But the vice principal Van Vlad hosts a particular dislike for humans, and Mia is scared he has seen through her act...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MONSTER MIA | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maresa Sedlmeir
Mia Münster (voice)
Matthias Klie
Van Vlad (voice)
Sebastian Griegel
Oskar (voice)
Mio Lechenmayr
Paprika (voice)
Lea Kalbhenn
Penelope Knusperhauser (voice)
Melanie Manstein
Frau Münster (voice)
Patrick Schröder
Herr Münster (voice)
Carolin Sophie Göbel
Marie Münster (voice)
Kathrin Gaube
Prof. Zimzala (voice)
Bettina Redlich
Frau Knofipress (voice)
Claudia Lössl
Prof. Krakón (voice)
Kai Taschner
Schulbusfahrer (voice)
Dagmar Dempe
Madame Eulalia (voice)
Stefan Günther
Oger (voice)
Johanna Giraud
Zombie-Mädchen (voice)
Felix Mayer
Zombie Zoran (voice)
Katharina Friedl
Mumie (voice)
Friederike Sipp
Wilf (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Verena Fels
- Screenplay & Story
- A. B. Saddlewick, Dunja Bernatzky, Katharina Reschke, Jasmina Kallay, Tom Martin, Ines Häufler
- Original Score
- Zeltia Montes
- Original Title
- Monster Mia
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $10.4M
- Production Studios
- ARX Anima, Arxlight Pictures, P!B!T! Films, M.A.R.K. 13, Ikiru Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Verena Fels
A. B. Saddlewick, Dunja Bernatzky, Katharina Reschke, Jasmina Kallay, Tom Martin, Ines Häufler
Zeltia Montes
Elisa Maier
Nicolás Matji, Dunja Bernatzky, Kris Staber, Edmon Roch, Holger Weiss
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolás Matji
Producer
Dunja Bernatzky
Producer
Verena Fels
Director
Dunja Bernatzky
Writer
Katharina Reschke
Writer
Jasmina Kallay
Writer
Tom Martin
Writer
Ines Häufler
Writer
Kris Staber
Producer
Edmon Roch
Producer
Holger Weiss
Producer
Dominique Schuchmann
Producer
Elisa Maier
Editor
Zeltia Montes
Original Music Composer
Marco Caradonna
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monster Mia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monster Mia about?
12-year-old Mia and her scruffy pet rat Quentin are sent to the mysterious Rotwood Academy after one too many problems at school. The new school gives her the creeps, and Mia needs to figure a way out before the students realize she isn't a monster like them! But the vice principal Van Vlad hosts a particular dislike for humans, and Mia is scared he has seen through her act...
Who directed Monster Mia?
Monster Mia was directed by Verena Fels.
Who stars in Monster Mia?
The principal cast of Monster Mia includes Maresa Sedlmeir, Matthias Klie, Sebastian Griegel, Mio Lechenmayr, Lea Kalbhenn.
When was Monster Mia released and how long is it?
Monster Mia was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Monster Mia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monster Mia was composed by Zeltia Montes.
Is Monster Mia based on a book or true story?
Monster Mia is adapted from the following source material: Book: "A. B. Saddlewick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monster Mia?
Monster Mia holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).