La Film academyIn Madrid, the event has become the epicenter of the Spanish film industry, where Telecinco Cinema detailed its schedule of premieres and filming for the coming months and the years 2026 and 2027. Before an auditorium packed with representatives from the audiovisual sector, the film subsidiary of Mediaset España presented a range of titles that combines sequels, adaptations, and new original stories, with a clear aim to reach a wide audience.
At the meeting, conceived as a working session with industry professionals, the company outlined its new star projectsThese releases are led by the dark comedy thriller "Vultures," the coming-of-age comedy "Six Cheaters," and the sequel "Operation Shrimp 2." They are part of a strategy that also strengthens established brands such as the animated saga "Tad the Lost Explorer," the action comedy "The Suitcase," and the first international spin-off of the "Perfect Strangers" phenomenon, titled "Perfect Acquaintances."
An event to showcase the immediate future of Telecinco Cinema
During the presentation, Telecinco Cinema representatives emphasized that their The current leitmotif is the obsession with the public and to maintain a stable industrial model in an increasingly competitive market. Ghislain Barrois, CEO of the production company, and Álvaro Augustin, general manager, emphasized that the difficulty no longer lies solely in getting projects off the ground, but in finding a release date that allows the films to stand out at the box office.
Telecinco Cinema noted that, more than two decades after the start of its activity, it has established itself as one of the major driving forces of Spanish cinemaresponsible for some of the country's biggest box office hits. His filmography includes titles such as "Spanish Affair," "The Impossible," and "Spanish Affair 2," as well as the animated franchise "Tad Jones," considered the most important saga in Spanish animated cinema.
The company also highlighted its track record: with more than a hundred feature films, TV movies and documentaries, its productions have accumulated more than 300 awardsThese include 3 Oscars, nearly 80 Goya Awards, several BAFTAs, a Latin Grammy, numerous awards from the Málaga Film Festival, and recognition from critics and industry professionals. Furthermore, productions such as "The Impossible" and "Spanish Affair" are among the most-watched Spanish films on television in the last 20 years.
Another aspect highlighted was its promotion model, closely linked to Mediaset Spain's programmingThe production company is committed to long-term campaigns, which in many cases exceed three months, with thousands of promotional airings on the group's various channels, exclusive content in its own production programs, interviews with artistic teams, and special actions that seek to turn each premiere into a true event for viewers.
According to internal data, this scheme has resulted in massive impacts: recent titles such as “Aida and Vuelta” They would have reached figures close to 35 million viewers thanks to the synergy between film and television, illustrating Mediaset's ability to amplify the presence of its productions in the Spanish market.
Vultures, Six Cheaters and Operation Shrimp 2: the big bets for 2027
Within the section dedicated to future projects, the company focused much of its attention on three productions that will define its editorial line in 2027: “Vultures”, “Six cheaters” y “Operation Shrimp 2”Three very different proposals, but with a common denominator: combining popular entertainment with stories recognizable to the Spanish viewer.
“Vultures” was presented as a thriller with a significant dark comedy component, inspired by several real eventsDirected by Claudia Pinto, the film stars Clara Lago and Quim Gutiérrez, along with a supporting cast that also includes Raúl Prieto and Melani Olivares. Filming, now complete, took place in various locations throughout the Valencian Community.
The plot centers on Lola, a pregnant woman willing to do whatever it takes to clear her father's name, accused by the entire town of a double crime: murder and the theft of winning lottery tickets. The Big LotteryWhile the town celebrates the prize with euphoria and collective greed, she launches a race against time investigation, unsure of where to begin. Along the way, she'll have the help—as well-intentioned as it is clumsy—of David, her ex-boyfriend and a local traffic police officer.
“Vultures” is a Telecinco Cinema production in collaboration with Think Studio and Citizen CiskulCompanies with whom they had already worked on commercial titles such as “Way Down” and “If I Were Rich.” Buena Vista International will handle its theatrical distribution, with a release scheduled for April 2027, making it one of the first major releases of that year.
Alongside this thriller, Telecinco Cinema is showing “Six Cheaters,” a comedy directed by Fer García-Ruiz, a filmmaker with recent experience in the genre thanks to works like “I Hate Summer” and “Derailed.” The film is the Spanish adaptation of the successful Italian movie. “Immaturi”, directed by Paolo Genovese, which surpassed 2,5 million viewers after its premiere in 2011.
"Six Cheaters" reunites a group of former high school friends who, many years after cheating on their university entrance exams, discover that their fraud has been exposed in the most unexpected way. The consequence is devastating: they are forced to repeat the Selectividad exam They even locked themselves away in one of their summer homes to prepare for it, which turns the reunion into a review of their own lives and a reminder that, perhaps, what they knew best how to do together was have fun.
The main cast is headed by Ernesto Sevilla and Julián López, accompanied by Marta Etura, Inma Cuesta, Iván Massagué, and Ilse Salas, among other actors. The film, produced by Telecinco Cinema, Esto también pasará and Bowfinger International PicturesIt is being filmed in the Basque Country and is scheduled for release in theaters in the second half of 2027, with Universal Pictures International Spain in charge of distribution.
The third big bet is “Operación Camarón 2”, sequel to the comedy that ranked as the third most-watched Spanish film in 2021, with almost 600.000 viewers in theaters and a remarkable subsequent run on television, where its broadcast on free-to-air television in 2023 became the most watched movie of the year with more than 2,5 million viewers and a 19,4% audience share.
Telecinco Cinema has reunited the same creative team for this sequel: Carlos Therón returns to direct, with Josep Gatell and Manuel Burque writing the screenplay, and Julián López and Carlos Librado “Nene” reprising their roles as Los Lolos. The sequel moves the action to Galicia, where the protagonists find themselves embroiled in a new police operation, infiltrating the phenomenon of orchestras summery.
In the new story, the meteoric success of the song “Chico Perfecto” has vanished as quickly as it arrived. Ego, pressure, and fame have shattered the friendship between Sebas and Lolo, ruining their separate careers. When their lives seem to have reached a dead end, a mission led by Xurxo, an inspector with the anti-drug squad in Galicia, forces them to reunite and go undercover in an orchestra suspected of harboring... The chameleon, creator of a dangerous designer drug that is spreading throughout the region.
The Lolos will join “Os Meteoros do Padrón,” an orchestra led by the demanding and relentless Tito Carballal, as they try to survive the intense summer tour of local festivals, towns, and villages. The film, produced by Telecinco Cinema in conjunction with La Pepa PC, Maruxiña Film Company, and Basque Film Services, will be released in theaters in July 2027 and distributed by Buena Vista International.
The next releases: 2026 and the first titles of 2027
In addition to projects currently filming or in advanced stages of preparation, Telecinco Cinema dedicated part of the event to reviewing the next releasesThe company has a roadmap that includes three to four releases per year, with 2026 and early 2027 as key stages to strengthen its presence in the Spanish box office.
One of the most anticipated titles is “Tadeo Jones and the Magic Lamp”, the fourth installment in the saga created by Henry Cat which has made Tad the most popular animated character in Spanish cinema. The three previous films have been seen by some 8 million viewers in Spain alone, with box office receipts exceeding 47 million euros in the domestic market and more than 120 million dollars worldwide.
In this new adventure, Tad embarks on an even more ambitious journey that will take him from London to some of the most recognizable settings in history and mythology. The film, directed by Enrique Gato and written by Manuel Burque and Josep Gatell, will once again feature the voices of Óscar Barberán and Michelle Jenner as Tad and Sara, while Carlos Latre joins the cast, bringing new dimensions to characters like Jeff and Belzoni.
“Tadeo Jones and the Magic Lamp” is a co-production between Telecinco Cinema, Lightbox Animation Studios, Ikiru Films, Anangu Grup and Tadeo Films AIEThe film is a joint production of Mediaset España, Movistar Plus+, and Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, with funding from the ICAA and support from the ICEC. Paramount Pictures Spain has scheduled its theatrical release for August 26, 2026.
In the action and romantic comedy category, the production company presented “The Suitcase,” directed by Carlos Therón. The film begins with a seemingly innocent luggage exchange between two young people who meet on a flight, but what starts as a game ends up turning into a criminal prosecution in charge of a dangerous gang determined to recover the wrong suitcase at any cost.
The film stars Lucía Caraballo, Alejandro Speitzer, Leonor Watling, David Lorente, and Víctor Clavijo, and was filmed on location in Madrid and Ciudad Real. It is a production of Telecinco Cinema and Zeta Studios (or Zeta Cinema, according to various communications from the company itself) with the participation of Mediaset España, Netflix, and Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, and features Universal Pictures International Spain as a distributor in the Spanish market. Its release is scheduled for October 2026.
Another focus of the presentation was “Perfect Acquaintances”, defined as the first international spin-off from the phenomenon “Perfect Strangers”. The film is directed by Javier Fesser, a filmmaker with seven Goya Awards and an Oscar nomination, and reunites Ernesto Alterio and Juana Acosta reprising the characters they played in the original film directed by Paolo Genovese.
In this new story, Fesser delves into the world of family secrets through the character of Ana, who, after leaving behind her tumultuous relationship with Antonio, embarks on a celebratory trip with her family. What seems like an idyllic reunion is disrupted by a unexpected threat which puts their lives at risk and brings hidden conflicts to light. The film features an ensemble cast including Elena Irureta, Miguel Rellán, Manuel Morón, Jorge Usón, Athenea Mata, Teresa Hurtado de Ory, Laia Alberch, Alicia Bravo, Rodrigo Díaz, and Candela Moreno.
“Perfect Acquaintances” is a Telecinco Cinema production in conjunction with Nadie es Perfecto Producciones Cinematográficas, Películas Pendelton, and Extraños Conocidos AIE, with the participation of Mediaset España, Movistar Plus+, and Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group. Universal Pictures International Spain will handle distribution in Spanish theaters, while Film Factory It will handle international distribution. Its theatrical release is scheduled for January 2027.
A unique industrial model in Europe
Beyond the list of specific titles, the event served as a platform for Telecinco Cinema to highlight its approach to film production. The company asserts a unique model in Europe, based on a very careful selection of projects, on building powerful brands around each film and on a communication strategy that goes beyond traditional campaigns in the sector.
The process begins with a rigorous screening of ideas and scripts, continues with meticulous development of each project—from the creative phase to executive production—and culminates in the design of promotional campaigns integrated into the Mediaset group's content. This includes the broadcast of thousands of print and audiovisual pieces, appearances on news programs, interviews on entertainment shows, and special events with directors and actors.
In the presentation, however, company officials acknowledged that the current economic climate makes it difficult to raise [the stakes/projects]. big-budget blockbusters Like those that once allowed for English-language films of the caliber of "Agora," "Alatriste," "Way Down," or collaborations with Juan Antonio Bayona, from "The Orphanage" to "A Monster Calls." The new market rules and investment requirements have changed, and according to the production company, English-language films no longer count in the same way when it comes to fulfilling film financing obligations.
Even so, Telecinco Cinema insists that it is not giving up on look for big projects of massive reach when viable opportunities arise, always under the premise of maintaining a direct connection with the Spanish public and continuing to build solid franchises that can grow in the long term.
The company is currently working on around a dozen new ideas and scripts in various stages of development. Among them are two thrillers, one of them psychological and with strong female presence Its main characters are designed to connect with a broad audience through universal themes approached from a surprising perspective. It also explores new comedies with original concepts that blend humor and drama, maintaining its focus on combining light entertainment with relatable backstories.
In parallel, the production company will continue to exploit and expand its most successful brandsFrom animated sagas to comedies that have performed particularly well at the box office and on television, always with the aim that each new project brings something different and, at the same time, is familiar to the audience that already knows the Telecinco Cinema brand.
With this lineup of upcoming releases, highly anticipated sequels, and projects in development, Telecinco Cinema paints a picture of a horizon that combines Popular cinema, established franchises, and new genre ventures, relying on the power of free-to-air television and agreements with major international distributors to maintain its specific weight within the Spanish and European film industry in the coming years.