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The Spanish film "La Bola Negra," directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, became the highest-grossing local production in Spain in 2026, earning around $41 million domestically. It surpassed the previous record held by "Torrente Presidente" and sold approximately 5.5 million tickets. The film, which explores interconnected stories of three men across different eras, has received critical acclaim, winning the directing award at Cannes and the Audience Award at TIFF. It has also been nominated for the British Independent Film Awards and is set to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars. Netflix acquired U.S. distribution rights for about $5 million, with a streaming release planned after its theatrical run.