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LA Bola Negra Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Box Office: Everything We Know
La Bola Negra, Spain's Oscar entry from Los Javis, opens in theatres on 16 October 2026 before streaming on Netflix from 2 December.
12 Oct 20263 min read
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Penélope Cruz
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Penélope Cruz's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Penélope Cruz Sánchez (born 28 April 1974) is a Spanish actress. Prolific in Spanish and English-language films, her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello and three Goya Awards.
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What If Lorca Had Finished His Gay Play?
The four pages of Federico García Lorca’s unfinished play La Bola Negra—preserved in Granada, hidden from fascism—became the spine of a film that now sits at the heart of Contenders London.
10 Oct 20261 min
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La Bola Negra On Netflix: December 2 Release, Oscar Hopes, And A Record-Breaking Theatrical Run
La Bola Negra lands on Netflix on December 2 after a Cannes-winning run and a London red carpet. The film, already Spain’s Oscar entry, has critics raving and Kalshi betting on a Best Picture showdown with The Odyssey. Its 45-day U.S. theatrical window is unprecedented for Netflix.
9 Oct 20261 min
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Penélope Cruz’s 2026 Breakthrough: Three Roles, One Star
Cruz’s 2026 is unlike any other year in her career: three distinct roles across genres, each drawing early awards attention. The surprise? One performance came mid-health scare, another was a last-minute improvisation in front of hundreds.
5 Oct 20262 min
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Netflix Drops La Bola Negra Trailer Ahead of US Theatrical Release
Netflix has released the official US trailer for La Bola Negra, the Cannes‑lauded queer drama by the Ambrossi‑Calvo duo. The film, which won the People's Choice Award in Toronto, will hit US theatres on October 16 after a September 25 debut in Spain.
28 Sept 20263 min
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Netflix Drops La Bola Negra Trailer, Sets Oct 16 Theatrical Release
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for La Bola Negra, the Spanish LGBT‑themed drama that won Best Director at Cannes and the People’s Choice Award at TIFF, confirming a limited theatrical run from Oct 16 before heading to the platform in early December.
28 Sept 20262 min
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Johnny Depp Returns to Sea Thriller with ‘Day Drinker’ Trailer
Lionsgate dropped the first look at Johnny Depp’s upcoming sea‑set thriller ‘Day Drinker’. The teaser hints at horror tones, a Scottish‑tinged villain and a March 2027 theatrical debut.
24 Sept 20262 min
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Spain Picks La Bola Negra Over Bardem's Film For Oscars
Spain's Film Academy has chosen La Bola Negra, the Javier Calvo-Javier Ambrossi drama that won best director at Cannes, as its entry for the 99th Academy Awards' international feature race, edging out films starring Javier Bardem.
16 Sept 20262 min
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Bardem And Cruz Finally Play Married Couple On Screen In Bunker
At the Venice premiere of Florian Zeller's Bunker, real-life spouses Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz discussed playing a married couple for the first time, and why they won't dodge questions about politics.
8 Sept 20262 min