Spain selects Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi film for 2027 Oscar submission

The short version

• Spain’s film academy has chosen directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's "La Bola Negra" as the nation's submission for the 2027 international feature film Academy Award.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• Netflix will release the drama in theaters on October 16 featuring a 47-day exclusive window prior to streaming on December 2.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• The official shortlist of international nominees will be revealed by the Academy on December 15.[Variety]

Key facts

• Spain's Academia de Cine chose 'La Bola Negra' as its official submission for the international feature film category at the 2027 Oscars.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• Netflix acquired the movie and scheduled a theatrical debut on October 16 with a 47-day window prior to its December 2 streaming date.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• The Academy will reveal the Oscar shortlist on December 15, final nominations on January 21, and host the ceremony on March 14.[Variety]

Sources

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• Oscars: Spain Selects ‘La Bola Negra’ for International Features RaceVariety metered
• Oscars: Spain Picks ‘La Bola Negra’ for Best International Feature Film RaceThe Hollywood Reporter metered