Mubi will release the series ‘La Mesías’ in several international territories starting Sept. 3 [1].

The acquisition brings a high-profile Movistar Plus Original to a global audience, leveraging the critical momentum of creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo. Their ability to transition from award-winning cinema to prestige television signals a growing appetite for Spanish-language content in non-Spanish speaking markets.

The series will be available exclusively on Mubi in the U.S., Canada, Turkey, the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria [1]. Created by Ambrossi and Calvo, ‘La Mesías’ has already established a footprint on the festival circuit. Javier Calvo said the series was selected for Sundance, won at Series Mania, and was acclaimed at San Sebastián [1].

This release follows the success of the directors' other recent project, ‘La Bola Negra.’ That film, described as a Cannes smash, is scheduled for a Spanish release in October 2026 through distributor Elástica Films [2]. The pairing of these two projects highlights the rising international profile of Ambrossi and Calvo as a creative duo.

‘La Mesías’ represents the first big title for the duo in this format [1]. By securing exclusive streaming rights across Europe and North America, Mubi is positioning itself as a primary gateway for curated, director-driven international television. The rollout strategy focuses on regions with strong art-house cinema traditions, including the U.S. and Germany, to maximize the reach of the series' festival pedigree [1].

“‘La Mesías’ was selected for Sundance, won at Series Mania, and was acclaimed at San Sebastián.”

The distribution of ‘La Mesías’ across six major international markets indicates a strategic shift by Mubi to expand its library beyond standalone films into prestige limited series. By acquiring a Movistar Plus Original with a proven festival track record, Mubi is competing for the same 'cinephile' demographic that typically consumes high-end European cinema, further globalizing the reach of Spanish production houses.