Netflix Movie Expands to 465 Theaters in Fourth Weekend
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix’s drama film La Bola Negra is expanding to 465 domestic theaters this weekend, surpassing its initially projected 200-300 locations.
- The film, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, explores queer identity across three timelines and stars Guitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau.
- La Bola Negra has grossed over $1.3 million domestically, with a strong debut weekend per-screen average that ranks second-highest for a non-English language release in the U.S.
- The film achieved significant success in Spain, ranking No. 3 on the all-time box office chart for Spanish films and joining the country’s top 10 highest-grossing titles.
- La Bola Negra has received multiple awards, including best director at Cannes and audience awards at major festivals, and is considered a major contender for the Academy Awards; it also received public endorsement from Madonna.
