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Jim Queen: French animated gay film arrives in cinemas this summer

Jim Queen is a French animated film featuring gay characters. It releases in cinemas on June 17, during Pride Month.

RainbowNews EditorialApril 28, 2026 — Frankrijk3 min read
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A new French animated film is about to make waves. It's called Jim Queen. It's the studio Bobbypills' first feature film.

The film releases in cinemas on June 17. This date matters to the LGBTQ+ community. June is Pride Month worldwide.

The story is truly original and creative. A virus exists in this world. It makes people heterosexual. This is a bold narrative concept. It reverses our real world's logic.

This artistic choice is quite interesting. It creates a world where being gay is normal. Queer people become heterosexual because of the virus. This causes a crisis in their lives.

Bobbypills is a French animation studio. It's known for its unique visual style. This film marks their first major production. It's important for French animation.

Jim Queen represents something rare and significant. Animated films with gay characters are uncommon. This film centers queer culture in its story. It's not just a minor plot detail.

The June release is intentional and symbolic. Pride festivals happen worldwide in June. The film benefits from this strong moment symbolically.

The magazine Tetu published the first images recently. They show a colorful and expressive universe. The graphic style feels modern and dynamic.

This film is good news for LGBTQ+ representation overall. French cinema increasingly embraces these stories. Jim Queen could mark a new milestone. Mainstream animation with queer heroes remains rare.

Families and young audiences can watch this film. This matters for LGBTQ+ visibility at young ages. Marking minds with positive creative stories helps communities.

See you on June 17 at your local cinemas. Jim Queen promises to be France's queer summer film.

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