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'Selena y Los Dinos' Documentary Is Coming to Netflix — Featuring Never-Before-Seen Footage
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- Published: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 20:41
Get ready to fall in love with Selena all over again. Netflix has officially acquired SELENA Y LOS DINOS, the critically acclaimed documentary that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival — and it's set to arrive on the streaming platform globally this winter.
Directed by Isabel Castro, the award-winning film takes a deeply personal look at the rise of Selena Quintanilla, the "Queen of Tejano Music," and her family band, Selena y Los Dinos, as they evolved from performing at local quinceañeras to selling out massive stadiums across the country.
A Story Told Through Intimate Archives
Unlike previous portrayals of Selena’s life, this feature documentary draws on never-before-seen footage from the Quintanilla family’s personal archive, offering fans a unique and emotional lens into her early performances, behind-the-scenes family moments, and her journey to global stardom.
SeLENA Y LOS DINOS won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling at Sundance 2025, followed by *Audience Awards at both SXSW and the Miami Film Festival.
From the Quintanilla Family and Director Isabel Castro, Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister and bandmate, shared her excitement:
“We are so excited to finally share that our documentary SELENA Y LOS DINOS is coming to Netflix! Grateful to have a platform that helps bring Selena’s story to fans around the world.”
Director Isabel Castro added:
“Selena’s legacy is so meaningful and continues to inspire millions. I wanted to honor her extraordinary rise and enduring legacy, while also giving a window into her life behind the stage. Through personal archive and intimate interviews with her family, the film reveals new dimensions of her journey that have never been seen before.”
A Global Celebration of Selena’s Legacy
With Netflix bringing Selena y Los Dinos to a worldwide audience, fans everywhere will get a chance to experience the heart, passion, and resilience that made Selena a global icon. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering her for the first time, this documentary promises to be a moving tribute to her life, her family, and the enduring magic of her music.