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Movistar Plus Unveils 2027 Slate at San Sebastián Film Festival
Confirmed
In Short: At the San Sebastián Film Festival, Movistar Plus unveiled its ambitious 2027 content slate, which includes a commitment to release one new Spanish film every week on its platform.
At the San Sebastián Film Festival, Movistar Plus unveiled its ambitious 2027 content slate, which includes a commitment to release one new Spanish film every week on its platform.
CEO Alfonso Gómez Palacio, in his first public appearance, emphasized the company's dedication to supporting Spanish cinema and television. "We want Movistar Plus to be the most relevant platform for our clients and Spain’s audiovisual industry," Gómez Palacio said.
Juan Andrés García Romero, Movistar Plus director of contents, noted, “The Spanish film industry is experiencing an extraordinary moment, and we believe Movistar Plus has a responsibility to contribute to its continued growth.”
The new slate also builds on an earlier announcement in July, where Movistar Plus committed to doubling its annual number of Spanish original series from eight to 16.
Paco León, known for his work in “Aida” and “The House of Flowers,” is developing a project at Movistar Plus, adding to the platform's roster of high-profile directors and creators.
What this adds
This announcement marks the first under new CEO Alfonso Gómez Palacio and Movistar Plus director of contents Juan Andrés García Romero.
Background
The Spanish streaming giant announced plans to release one new Spanish film each week in 2027, alongside high-profile projects from directors like Fernando León de Aranoa and J.A. Bayona.
Hibernian has sacked head coach David Gray following the team's sixth consecutive home league loss, marking the end of a 12-year tenure.
What's confirmed
- “The Spanish film industry is experiencing an extraordinary moment, and we believe Movistar Plus has a responsibility to contribute to its continued growth,” Ropero said.
What's still developing
- Other standout projects announced by the streamer today include A Family Visit, directed by Sandra Romero ( As Silence Passes By ), 250 Meters, directed by Daniel Monzón ( Outlaws ), and a series from the Moriartis, produced by Carles Porta, with Anna Castillo, Pol López, and Eduard Fernández attached to star.
- Movistar Plus debuted some of the projects that will feature as part of its 2027 content slate, including two projects executive-produced by JA Bayona and a new comedy series by Fernando León de Aranoa ( The Good Boss ), this morning at the San Sebastián Film Festival.
- Ir stars Belén Cuesta, just seen at San Sebastián in “5 More Minutes.” *JA Bayona will executive produce two new non-fiction projects.
- *Daniel Monzón is set to direct “250 Metros,” a Movistar Plus original film produced with Edmon Roch’s Ikiru Films and Basoilarraren, starring Luis Tosar and written by longtime Monzón and Alex de la Iglesia co-scribe Jorge Guerricaechevarría.
- *Another Movistar Plus original, the movie “Una visita familiar,” is set to be produced by Mammut, Icónica Producciones and Bteam Prods, and directed by Sandra Romero, also a helmer on “Many People Need to Die,” Movistar Plus’ biggest Spanish series of 2026.
- *Co-creator, co-writer, director and star of “Arde Madrid,” one of the biggest breakouts in Movistar Plus’ now 10 years of productions, Paco León, famed for his performances in “Aida” and “The House of Flowers,” is described as having “a project” set up in development at Movistar Plus.
Sources
- Deadlinelink
- Varietylink
- WarpBeat — background on ‘La Bola Negra’ Producer Movistar Plus Unveils Projects from ‘The Good Boss’ Director Fernando León, J.A. Bayona, Los Moriarti link
- WarpBeat — background on ACC announces 2027 conference opponents as teams move to 9 league games link
- CBS 8 San Diego — video link