‘Selena Y Los Dinos' Documentary Feature Acquired By Netflix
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is going to bring 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom' into the homes of Selena Quintanilla fans all over the world as the streamer acquires the rights to the documentary feature Selena y Los Dinos, directed by Isabel Castro. The film will be released globally on Netflix later this winter.
The news arrives following a late February story from Deadline's Editor-in-Chief of Film, Mike Fleming, Jr., which revealed the streamer was working on a $6M to $7M deal to acquire the title. He said the deal 'puts a different face on the recently completed Sundance fest, because that is a high amount for a documentary.' 'Selena y Los Dinos became so popular that when Sundance put it on its portal for industry to watch, the film had to be taken down so quickly because fervent fans were getting hold of clips and posting them,' he added.
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The project follows Quintanilla — the 'Queen of Tejano Music' — and her family band, Selena y Los Dinos, which rose from performing at quinceañeras to selling out stadium tours. The celebration of her life and legacy is chronicled through never-before-seen footage from the family's personal archive.
The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it received the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling. The accolade was followed by Audience Awards at both SXSW and Miami Film Festivals.
'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,' shared Quintanilla's sister, Suzette Quintanilla, who also executive produced the doc, in a statement to Deadline.
Added director Castro, 'It is an absolute honor to partner with Netflix, who will bring Selena y Los Dinos to a worldwide audience. Selena's legacy is so meaningful and continues to inspire millions. As a filmmaker, 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. I am deeply grateful to her family for their trust and support throughout this journey, and I can't wait for a global audience to experience the magic, heart, and community that Selena gave to all of us.'
At 23 years old, Selena Quintanilla's life was cut short in 1995, and her death deeply shook the Latino community. Her musical legacy remains extremely popular today.
In addition to Suzette Quintanilla, their brother AB Quintanilla III, and Michele Anthony, executive produced Selena y Los Dinos. Polygram Entertainment, Amsi Entertainment, and Motto Pictures produced the title. Producers include Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, J. Daniel Torres, David Blackman, and Simran Singh.
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