After Its Box Office Win, La Bola Negra’s Netflix Release Date Is Already Set
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- La Bola Negra, a Spanish drama directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, will premiere on Netflix on December 2, 2026, following a successful theatrical run in Spain.
- The film, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, explores the intertwined lives of three characters across 1932, 1937, and 2017, addressing themes of sexuality, social prejudice, violence, and inheritance.
- Featuring a notable ensemble cast including Penélope Cruz and Guitarricadelafuente, La Bola Negra has received strong critical acclaim with an 85% critics' score and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The film has grossed $43.4 million worldwide, with €36.7 million earned in Spain, making it the highest-grossing domestic release in Spain for 2026 and ranking third among the country's top-grossing Spanish films ever.
- La Bola Negra also holds the No. 10 position on Spain's all-time box office chart, highlighting its significant commercial success.
