# Captain Avispa

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***Captain Avispa*** (Spanish: *Capitán Avispa*) is a 2024 Dominican animated [superhero film](/source/Superhero_film) directed by Jean Gabriel Guerra and Jonnathan Melendez (in their directorial debut) from a screenplay written by Miguel Yarull and Gustavo López,[2] based on an idea by [Juan Luis Guerra](/source/Juan_Luis_Guerra) inspired by his own song "[Las Avispas](/source/Las_Avispas)".[3][4] It was the highest-grossing film of 2024 in the Dominican Republic. It is considered the most expensive Dominican film ever produced, based on its reported production budget.[5]

## Synopsis

Superhero Captain Avispa is charged with protecting Avispatrópolis and the Honey Kingdom. However, when his evil arch-enemy, the hornet Jacques Puasón, hatches a plan to take over the colonies, Captain Avispa must fight him while upholding his values.[6]

## Voice cast

The actors participating in this film are:[7][8]

- [Luis Fonsi](/source/Luis_Fonsi) as Captain Avispa
- [Joy Huerta](/source/Joy_Huerta) as Honey Bee
- [Juanes](/source/Juanes) as Sergeant Picadura
- [Karen Martínez](/source/Karen_Mart%C3%ADnez) as Ximena Colmena
- [José Guillermo Cortines](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Guillermo_Cortines) as Jacques Puasón / Bobby Flashington / Máximo Waxon / DJ
- Adalgisa Pantaleon as Queen Ada
- Roger Zayas as Mayor Panales
- [Amelia Vega](/source/Amelia_Vega) as Polibya Néctar
- Bianca García as Aki Teriyaki
- Héctor Aníbal as Mínimo Waxon
- Edwin Sánchez as Bombo Peluca
- [Juan Luis Guerra](/source/Juan_Luis_Guerra) as Leo Vespa / Juan Miel Guerra
- Paulina Guerra as Worker Bee

## Production

In 2019, [Juan Luis Guerra](/source/Juan_Luis_Guerra) announced his foray into filmmaking as a producer with the development of an animated feature.[9] The film was produced remotely amid the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_Dominican_Republic).[10] It required 600 hours of sound mixing.[11]

## Release

*Captain Avispa* had its world premiere on April 1, 2024, at the Downtown Center in [Santo Domingo](/source/Santo_Domingo),[12] followed by a wide national theatrical release on April 4.[13]

## Reception

### Box office

In its opening weekend, it attracted 26,800 viewers,[14][15] becoming the fifth-best opening for an animated film in the Dominican Republic,[16] and ending its first week with more than 30,000 viewers.[17]

The film attracted a total of 150,976 viewers throughout its theatrical run in Dominican theaters. It was the highest-grossing dominican film of 2024 with RD$46.8 million.[18][19][20] In its opening week in Colombia, it grossed $46,750, ranking as the 6th highest-grossing film of the week. Over its first five weeks, it eventually earned more than $95,000.[21]

### Accolades

Award / Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref. Soberano Awards 25 March 2025 Best Film - Drama Juan Luis Guerra [22][23] Platino Awards 27 April 2025 Best Animated Film Captain Avispa [24][25]

## Future

In September 2024, during an interview with *[Diario Libre](/source/Diario_Libre)*, producer [Juan Luis Guerra](/source/Juan_Luis_Guerra) confirmed that he is working on a sequel: "We are trying to have a second part and, above all, develop that industry (animation) here in the Dominican Republic."[26]

## References

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1. Lora, Felix (2024-04-09). ["CAPITÁN AVISPA, 2024"](https://cinemadominicano.com/capitan-avispa-2024/) (in Spanish). *Cinema Dominicano*. Retrieved 2025-09-29.

1. Rivera, Severo (2024-03-25). ["La música y el encanto de la película "Capitán Avispa": Juan Luis Guerra comparte su inspiración"](https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/cine/2024/03/24/juan-luis-guerra-ofrece-detalles-de-su-pelicula-capitan-avispa/2649381) (in Spanish). *[Diario Libre](/source/Diario_Libre)*. Retrieved 2025-09-29.

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1. ["“Capitán Avispa”, la película de animación que llegará en septiembre a España, con los cantantes Luis Fonsi y Juanes como protagonistas"](https://leoradiofm.com/es/blog/ver/noticias/capitan-avispa-la-pelicula-de-animacion-que-llegara-en-septiembre-a-espana-con-los-cantantes-luis-fonsi-y-juanes-como-protagonistas). *Leo Radio*

1. Ayala, Eduardo (2024-05-24). [""Capitán Avispa": ¿de qué trata la película de Juan Luis Guerra?"](https://www.unotv.com/entretenimiento/capitan-avispa-se-estrena-en-plaza-carso-de-que-trata/) (in Spanish). *UnoTV*. Retrieved 2025-09-30.

1. Pujols, Daniela (2024-04-01). ["Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes y Luis Fonsi encabezan la premier de “Capitán Avispa”"](https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/cine/2024/04/01/juan-luis-guerra-juanes-y-luis-fonsi-en-premier-de-capitan-avispa/2660462) (in Spanish). *[Diario Libre](/source/Diario_Libre)*. Retrieved 2025-09-30.

1. de la Morena, Ana (2023-12-14). ["Juan Luis Guerra estrenará en 2024 'Capitán Avispa', su primera película"](https://los40.com/2023/12/14/juan-luis-guerra-estrenara-en-2024-capitan-avispa-su-primera-pelicula/) (in es-ES). *LOS40*. Retrieved 2025-09-30.

1. Duque, Jaime. ["Juan Luis Guerra avanza su película animada "Capitán Avispa", que llegará en 2024"](https://noticine.com/noticias/estrenos/35604-juan-luis-guerra-avanza-su-pelicula-animada-capitan-avispa-que-llegara-en-2024.html). *Noticine.com*. Retrieved 2025-09-29.

1. ["Juan Luis Guerra inicia el camino de 'Capitán avispa', un héroe que dice siempre la verdad"](https://www.cronica.com.mx//escenario/juan-luis-guerra-inicia-camino-capitan-avispa-heroe-dice-siempre-verdad.html) (in Spanish). *La Crónica de Hoy*. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-09-29.

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1. ["VIDEO: Capitán avispa se prepara para su estreno el 4 de abril"](https://ntelemicro.com/video-capitan-avispa-se-prepara-para-su-estreno-el-4-de-abril/) (in Spanish). *Noticias Telemicro*. 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2025-09-29.

1. ["“Capitán Avispa” rompe récord de asistencia en fin de semana de estreno"](https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/cine/2024/04/08/estreno-de-capitan-avispa-rompe-record-de-asistencia/2667114) (in Spanish). *[Diario Libre](/source/Diario_Libre)*. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2025-09-30.

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1. ["“Capitán Avispa”: bate récords la producción animada de Juan Luis Guerra » Crónica Viva"](https://www.cronicaviva.com.pe/capitan-avispa-bate-records-la-produccion-animada-de-juan-luis-guerra/) (in es-PE). *Crónica Viva*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240715080001/https://www.cronicaviva.com.pe/capitan-avispa-bate-records-la-produccion-animada-de-juan-luis-guerra/) 2024-07-15 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-09-29.

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1. ["Público de las películas dominicanas creció un 33 % entre 2023 y 2024"](https://acento.com.do/cine/publico-de-las-peliculas-dominicanas-crecio-un-33-entre-2023-y-2024-9446935.html) (in Spanish). *Acento*. Retrieved 2025-11-19.

1. ["¿Cuántos dominicanos realmente van al cine?"](https://acento.com.do/cine/cuantos-dominicanos-realmente-van-al-cine-9531196.html) (in Spanish). *Acento*. Retrieved 2025-11-19.

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## External links

- [Captain Avispa](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17423376/) at IMDb

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