Movistar+
Spanish pay-television and streaming platform operated by Telefónica, distributing major film and series content to Spanish and Latin American audiences through subscription.
Overview
Movistar+ is Spain's largest pay-television and streaming service, operated by Telefónica and launched in its current form in 2015 following the merger of Canal+ España and Movistar TV. The platform distributes major film and television content to Spanish and Latin American audiences through subscription, combining Hollywood studio output deals, original Spanish-language productions, and curated arthouse and international cinema programming. Movistar+ operates as Spain's equivalent of Canal+ in France -- a premium pay-television broadcaster with significant film investment alongside entertainment programming.
The platform has become an important co-financing partner for Spanish and Latin American film production, investing in original content that premieres on Movistar+ before any theatrical release. This production investment strategy -- commissioning and co-producing Spanish-language films and series -- positions Movistar+ as both a distribution platform and a production financier in the Spanish-language content ecosystem.
Original Film Production
Movistar+ operates a film production initiative through its original content division, commissioning Spanish and Latin American films that debut on the platform. This original production activity has produced films by significant Spanish directors, giving Movistar+ a catalog of prestige Spanish-language productions alongside its licensed content.
For Spanish and Latin American filmmakers, Movistar+ represents a commissioning and co-production target alongside theatrical distributors and the traditional public broadcaster RTVE. The platform's willingness to invest in original film content makes it a meaningful part of the Spanish-language film financing ecosystem.
What Filmmakers Should Know
For Spanish and Latin American filmmakers, Movistar+ is a realistic co-production and pre-sale target for projects with streaming potential alongside theatrical ambitions. The platform's investment in original content and its large Spanish subscriber base make it one of the most significant domestic streaming financing sources for Spanish-language cinema.
For international filmmakers seeking Spanish streaming distribution, Movistar+ licensing through international sales agents is the standard pathway. The platform's relationships with major Hollywood studios and international distributors cover mainstream and prestige international content.
See Also
For Spanish theatrical distribution alongside streaming, see Golem Distribución and Avalon Distribución in this directory. For how Spanish broadcaster co-financing fits into production funding, see Documentary Financing: Building Your Stack.
