Spanish cinema is enjoying a moment of remarkable visibility on streaming platforms. According to data from Digital i, a UK-based digital audience analytics company, Spanish films accumulated over 50 million views between January and September 2025 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max. This figure does not even include data from Movistar Plus+ and Filmin.
This confirms an undeniable reality: Spanish cinema is being watched more than ever before. It’s an encouraging sign, though one that also brings new challenges for the industry—particularly regarding the role of theatrical exhibition. At present, Spanish films have drawn around 9 million cinema-goers, with projections to reach 11 to 12 million by year’s end.
Below is the ranking of the ten most-watched Spanish films on streaming platforms after their theatrical release (excluding platform originals such as La viuda negra on Netflix or Viaje de fin de curso: Mallorca on Amazon):
#1 – La huella del mal (Netflix) – 2.8 million views
The phenomenon of the year. Manuel Ríos San Martín’s thriller reached 2.8 million views in just one month, confirming that suspense and genre remain the undisputed kings of digital consumption.
#2 – Sin instrucciones (Netflix) – 2.68 million views
Mariana Seresesky’s family comedy quadrupled its theatrical numbers (200,000 viewers and €1.36M) on Netflix, becoming the second most-watched Spanish film of 2025 and reinforcing the genre’s strength on streaming
#3 – Un funeral de locos (Amazon) – 2.14 million views
A hit both in cinemas and on streaming. Manuel Gómez Pereira’s comedy stands as one of the most-watched Spanish films of the year, alongside La cena, confirming audiences’ renewed appetite for accessible, crowd-pleasing Spanish comedies.
#4 – Mala influencia (Netflix) – 2 million views
Despite a limited theatrical release (95,000 viewers and €650,000 gross), Chloé Wallace’s film became a streaming success, underlining the importance of positioning and digital strategy.
#5 – Mari(dos) (Netflix) – 1.9 million views
One of the biggest box-office hits of 2023 (€4M and 620,000 viewers), Lucía Alemany’s comedy continues to find new audiences: first on Amazon, and now enjoying a third life on Netflix.
#6 – Mikaela (Netflix) – 1.7 million views
The second Calparsoro title on the list. After reaching 232,000 viewers in cinemas, the film has remained strong on Netflix since its June 6 debut—one of those titles that resurfaces every time the platform releases new Spanish thrillers.
#7 – El correo (Netflix) – 1.6 million views
Originally released in May 2024, Daniel Calparsoro’s thriller saw renewed interest with its global streaming debut in 2025, nearly matching its theatrical performance (240,000 viewers and €1.62 million). Further proof that strong thrillers continue to perform well beyond cinemas.
#8 – Votemos (Amazon) – 1.32 million views
After a modest theatrical performance (€195,000 and 32,000 viewers), the film found its audience on Amazon, achieving 40 times more views than in cinemas. A striking example of how visibility on streaming can completely transform a film’s trajectory.
#9 – Padre no hay más que uno 4 (Netflix) – 1.3 million views
Reignited in 2025 with the release of its fifth installment, Santiago Segura’s family saga once again proves the long-term potential of franchises—akin to Hollywood’s major cinematic universes.
#10 – Tierra de nadie (Amazon) – 1.2 million views
Released on Amazon on July 4 after its theatrical run, where it reached 236,000 viewers (€1.58 million). During its first month online, it hit one million views before dropping out of the Top 10 in August.
Beyond the ranking, these figures highlight a clear trend: Spanish films are finding a new and lasting life online, driven by algorithms, audience segmentation, and strategies that bridge theatrical and streaming ecosystems.
At The Film Agency, we monitor these trends closely through our data intelligence service THINK DATA, a unique set of monthly reports analyzing SVOD consumption across five European markets: Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
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