La Bola Negra Set for Netflix Release in December

La Bola Negra, a Spanish drama, is set to debut on Netflix on December 2, 2026. The film, which performed well in Spanish cinemas, has confirmed its streaming date.

Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, La Bola Negra premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2026. The film's success in theaters led to its upcoming release on the streaming platform.

The film spans three distinct years—1932, 1937, and 2017—and follows the lives of three characters, each dealing with personal challenges influenced by their respective eras.

The film features an ensemble cast, including Guitarricadelafuente, Carlos González, Miguel Bernardeau, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, and Penélope Cruz. It explores themes of sexuality, social prejudice, violence, and inheritance.

La Bola Negra has received positive reviews, with an 85% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% audience score. The film has also become Spain's highest-grossing domestic release of 2026.

The film ranks third among the country's highest-grossing Spanish films of all time and is currently in the No. 10 position on Spain's all-time box office chart.