La Bola Negra Becomes Spain’s Third Highest-Grossing Spanish Film Ever, Box Office Up 8% vs Pre-Pandemic

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s ‘La Bola Negra’ has become Spain’s third highest-grossing Spanish film of all time, earning an estimated €36.7 million ($41.0 million) through Nov. 1, according to Rentrak. It now trails only Emilio Martínez-Lázaro’s comedy ‘Ocho apellidos vascos’ ($61.8 million) and J.A. Bayona’s disaster drama ‘Lo imposible’ ($58.6 million). The film’s success is part of a broader recovery for Spain’s box office, which is running 8% above the pre-pandemic average, signaling a strong comeback for local cinema and theatrical exhibition. The milestone underscores the enduring appeal of Spanish-language storytelling and the drawing power of the directing duo, known for their hit series ‘Veneno’ and ‘Paquita Salas.’ With the film still in theaters, it could climb higher on the all-time list, further cementing its place in Spanish film history.