Selena y Los Dinos, a documentary film about the life of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, has been acquired by Netflix. Directed by Isabel Castro and executive produced by the late singer’s siblings, Suzette and A.B. Quintanilla III, it will begin streaming globally this winter.
The documentary journeys through the “Queen of Tejano” and her family band’s career, Selena y Los Dinos, 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.
“As a filmmaker, I wanted to honor her extraordinary rise and enduring legacy, while also giving a window into her life behind the stage,” Castro said in a press release. “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.”
Suzette Quintanilla, who was also the drummer of Los Dinos, added, “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.”
Selena y Los Dinos first premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, receiving the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling. The documentary also scored Audience Awards at both SXSW and Miami Film Festivals. This marks the second time a project based on Selena Quintanilla will air on Netflix, following 2020’s biographical drama, Selena: The Series.
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