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Spanish film passes 36.7 million euros at box office

A Spanish film has taken 36.7 million euros at the country's box office, making it the third most successful Spanish film on record. Spanish cinema takings rose 40 % in the first 41 weeks of 2026, reaching 489.4 million euros. The film drew almost 40 % of its audience from viewers under 35 and more than 62 % women. It has also been preselected to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars. Cinema attendance rose 29 % from January to September 2026 compared with 2025 but remains 13 % below the 2017–2019 average.

Key facts

  • The film has been preselected to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars.
  • Cinema attendance remains 13 % below the 2017–2019 average despite the 29 % rise.

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Why it matters

Shows how Spanish cinema is recovering from pandemic-era attendance losses, though audiences have not fully returned.

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  1. First published from Euronews