
Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time
Release Date
May 2, 2026
Length
1h 17m
Language
EN
Animation
🎬 Directed by Gustavo Cova
🌟 Emiliano Martínez, Lionel Messi
a film that reveals the truth behind the myth: how Emiliano, a dreamy boy from Mar del Plata, became the ‘Dibu’ we all know today, one of the great heroes of Argentine football. Written by Hernán Casciari and directed by Gustavo Cova, it tells the story of this kid who discovers he has the power to stop time and argues with a ball that reminds him of all the challenges he has ahead. With a combination of animated sequences created by Liniers, archival footage, and interviews with his friends, family, and teammates, it is a tender and brave account of how his inner strength led him to achieve glory, becoming an inspiration for new generations.
Release Dates by Country
AustraliaMay 2, 2026
AustriaMay 2, 2026
BelgiumMay 2, 2026
BrazilMay 2, 2026
BulgariaMay 2, 2026
CanadaMay 2, 2026
ChinaMay 2, 2026
CroatiaMay 2, 2026
CyprusMay 2, 2026
Czech RepublicMay 2, 2026
DenmarkMay 2, 2026
EstoniaMay 2, 2026
FinlandMay 2, 2026
FranceMay 2, 2026
GermanyMay 2, 2026
GreeceMay 2, 2026
HungaryMay 2, 2026
IndiaMay 2, 2026
IrelandMay 2, 2026
JapanMay 2, 2026
LatviaMay 2, 2026
LithuaniaMay 2, 2026
LuxembourgMay 2, 2026
MaltaMay 2, 2026
NetherlandsMay 2, 2026
PolandMay 2, 2026
PortugalMay 2, 2026
RomaniaMay 2, 2026
SlovakiaMay 2, 2026
SloveniaMay 2, 2026
South KoreaMay 2, 2026
SpainMay 2, 2026
SwedenMay 2, 2026
United KingdomMay 2, 2026
UkraineMay 2, 2026
ItalyMay 28, 2026
United StatesMay 28, 2026