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Movistar Plus+
Movistar Plus+ is expanding its prestige co-production model beyond its established auteur slate, actively courting entertainment formats and younger audiences while maintaining its festival-first theatrical positioning.
Current mandate
Movistar Plus+ is in an active pivot moment. The Spanish broadcaster and streamer has built a well-documented prestige brand around auteur-driven theatrical co-productions, and that foundation remains intact: its upcoming slate includes new films from Pedro Almodóvar ("Bitter Christmas"), Rodrigo Sorogoyen ("The Beloved," starring Javier Bardem), and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo ("La Bola Negra," with Penélope Cruz). Two titles, "Los Tigres" and "Sundays," competed in San Sebastián's main Golden Shell competition. The platform announced its first slate of movie originals in January 2024, signaling a formal commitment to theatrical film origination alongside its long-running series work.
Over the past twelve months, the pattern has been one of deliberate broadening. Movistar Plus+ has maintained its title-by-title co-production alliance with Arte France (exemplified by "Anatomy of a Moment") while simultaneously selling original content outward: "Muertos" Season 3 has been sold to Netflix, and the platform is reportedly in talks with both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video about potential productions. The hybrid broadcaster model, which supports theatrical runs and co-produces with independent producers to facilitate access to finance, continues to define how deals are structured. Subscriber growth via a €9.99 streamed basic pay TV tier has delivered double-digit thousand net additions per quarter since Q2 2024, providing commercial momentum behind the creative expansion.
For writers and producers seeking access, the clearest pathway runs through established independent production companies already operating in the Spanish and French co-production ecosystem. Movistar Plus+ engages on a title-by-title basis with partners such as Arte France, and its openness to fiction/doc hybrids and docu-reality formats represents a genuine, executive-stated gap in its current slate. Projects that can credibly bridge prestige brand values with broader audience appeal, particularly for younger viewers, are the stated priority for new development conversations.
Signature peaks
- 3 Major Titles Auteur Film Slate — Almodóvar, Sorogoyen, Ambrossi/Calvo in active production
- 2 Titles Festival Presence — "Los Tigres" and "Sundays" in San Sebastián Golden Shell competition
- Netflix Deal Content Sales — "Muertos" Season 3 sold to Netflix; further platform talks ongoing
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- crime thriller, drama
- Territory focus
- Spain, international
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Route through established Spanish or French independent production companies with existing Movistar Plus+ relationships. The platform co-produces on a title-by-title basis; the Arte France alliance is the clearest documented model. Fiction/doc hybrid and docu-reality projects represent an executive-stated gap and may receive faster consideration than additional prestige drama submissions.
- Deal structure
- Co-production model with independent producers; broadcaster supports theatrical runs and facilitates access to finance. Title-by-title international alliances (Arte France documented). Content sales to third-party streamers (Netflix) also on record. No disclosed minimum deal sizes.
Market context
"We need subscribers, viewers and to make more noise, opening up to formats and genres like entertainment, where we aren't at the moment." — Domenjó, via Variety
Movistar Plus+ is in an active pivot moment. The Spanish broadcaster and streamer has built a well-documented prestige brand around auteur-driven theatrical co-productions, and that foundation remains intact: its upcoming slate includes new films from Pedro Almodóvar ("Bitter Christmas"), Rodrigo Sorogoyen ("The Beloved," starring Javier Bardem), and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo ("La Bola Negra," with Penélope Cruz). Two titles, "Los Tigres" and "Sundays," competed in San Sebastián's main Golden Shell competition. The platform announced its first slate of movie originals in January 2024, signaling a formal commitment to theatrical film origination alongside its long-running series work.
Common questions about Movistar Plus+
Does Movistar Plus+ accept unsolicited scripts?
Movistar Plus+ operates as a broadcaster-streamer that co-produces with independent producers, using that relationship to facilitate access to finance. There is no public open-submission policy. The platform's deal-making is routed through established production company relationships, particularly within the Spanish and French independent sector. Writers are strongly advised to approach via a producing partner already active in that ecosystem rather than submitting directly.
What budgets does Movistar Plus+ work with?
No specific budget figures have been disclosed publicly. The platform's model is co-production, meaning it typically enters projects alongside independent producers and, in some cases, international partners such as Arte France. Its slate includes high-profile theatrical films with major Spanish talent attached, suggesting meaningful production investment, but exact deal sizes have not been confirmed in available coverage.
Does Movistar Plus+ use film festivals to acquire or position content?
Yes, festival positioning is central to the Movistar Plus+ strategy. The platform had two titles, "Los Tigres" and "Sundays," in San Sebastián's main Golden Shell competition. Its broader content focus on prestige theatrical co-productions with acclaimed auteurs aligns with a festival-first approach designed for awards positioning and global visibility. Cannes premiere signals have also been cited as part of its international co-production strategy.
How do I reach Movistar Plus+ as a filmmaker or producer?
Movistar Plus+ engages on a title-by-title basis with independent producers, and its co-production alliances, such as the ongoing partnership with Arte France, are the documented access points. Decision-maker tracking shows 40 executives in the system. The most reliable pathway is through a Spanish or French independent production company with an existing relationship with the platform. Direct outreach to executives such as Domenjó, who has spoken publicly via Variety, is possible but typically follows a producing attachment.
What genres is Movistar Plus+ actively seeking right now?
The platform's stated prestige auteur drama mandate remains active, but executives have publicly identified entertainment formats as a current gap. Domenjó specifically cited docu-reality and fiction/doc hybrids as priority areas for expansion. Projects targeting younger audiences are also a stated goal, as evidenced by the adaptation of a novel by YouTube and podcast comedian Victoria Martín. Prestige queer cinema with literary or historical foundations also fits the documented content focus.
Is Movistar Plus+ currently active in the market?
Yes. Movistar Plus+ announced its first slate of movie originals in January 2024 and has films from Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo in active development or production. The platform has sold "Muertos" Season 3 to Netflix and is reportedly in talks with both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video about further productions. Subscriber growth via its €9.99 streaming tier has been positive each quarter since Q2 2024, providing commercial backing for continued originals investment.
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