Santiago Segura has announced that his latest movie, ‘Torrente Presidente’, will be available on Netflix during the summer.
This statement was made in response to a query from a user on the social network Twitter, who expressed interest in seeing the movie but mentioned the difficulties they face due to the lack of subtitles in nearby theaters.
The director expressed confidence in the box office success of his film, which has already become the highest-grossing movie of the year.
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‘Torrente Presidente’ has sold 150,000 tickets in pre-sale and, in its first weekend, managed to raise 7 million euros, thus becoming the fourth best opening in the history of Spanish cinema, only surpassed by titles such as ‘Lo imposible’ and ‘Torrente 4: Lethal Crisis’.
Since its debut, the Torrente saga has accumulated more than 80 million euros in revenue from its first five installments, with ‘Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella’ being the most viewed, with 5.3 million spectators.
Unlike the tradition of waiting several months before blockbuster movies arrive on streaming platforms, the inclusion of ‘Torrente Presidente’ on Netflix could be anticipated.
This is partly due to the great reception from the audience and, evidently, to Segura’s desire to maintain interest in the saga. The director chose not to release a trailer before the premiere, seeking for the audience to experience the film without any spoilers.
Although a specific date for its arrival on the platform has not yet been confirmed, the promise of its summer launch has generated expectations among fans and could translate into a new viewership record for Netflix in Spain.