Award-Winning Spanish Film 'Sundays' Secures U.S. Theatrical Release
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The acclaimed Spanish film 'Sundays' ('Los Domingos') has been acquired for U.S. distribution, guaranteeing a theatrical run in major markets this Fall. The film, which won top honors at Spain's Goya Awards, has been a significant box office success in its home country. This deal will bring one of Spain's most celebrated recent films to American audiences.
Facts First
- Outsider Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to the award-winning Spanish film 'Sundays'.
- The film won five Goya Awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Alauda Ruíz de Azúa.
- A U.S. theatrical release is guaranteed in at least 10 top markets, including New York and Los Angeles, this Fall.
- 'Sundays' was a major Spanish box office hit, grossing €4.9 million and ranking as the third-biggest Spanish release of 2025.
- The film has been ranked by Film Affinity España as one of the Top 10 Spanish films ever made.
What Happened
Outsider Pictures has co-acquired the Spanish film 'Sundays' ('Los Domingos') for distribution in the United States. The deal, closed by Paul Hudson of Outsider Pictures with Le Pacte's head of international sales Romain Rancurel, includes a commitment to a minimum theatrical release in at least 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets this Fall, including New York and Los Angeles. The film, directed by Alauda Ruíz de Azúa, recently swept Spain’s 40th Spanish Academy Goya Awards, winning awards for picture, director, actress (Patricia López Arnaiz), supporting actress (Nagore Aranburu), and original screenplay. In Spain, the film grossed €4.9 million ($5.8 million) for distributor Bteam, making it the third biggest Spanish release of 2025.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy international cinema, you will have the opportunity to see a critically celebrated film in theaters. The guaranteed theatrical release in major cities like New York and Los Angeles means the film is likely to receive wider promotion and could expand to more markets if it performs well. This acquisition highlights a continued, though selective, market for subtitled foreign-language films in the U.S., which may encourage more distributors to bring similar works to American audiences.
What's Next
'Sundays' is scheduled for its U.S. theatrical release this Fall. Its performance in the initial 10 markets could determine whether the release expands further. The film's prior success in Spain and its prestigious awards may give it a strong foundation for marketing to American art-house audiences.