Netflix to Report Box Office for 'La Bola Negra', a First
The film opens on four screens in Los Angeles and New York with a 47-day theatrical exclusive, the longest window Netflix has offered.
Netflix will publicly report the box office earnings for 'La Bola Negra', the first time the streamer has disclosed theatrical revenue for one of its films, according to IndieWire. The film opens in limited release on October 16, 2026, on four screens in Los Angeles and New York.
After its theatrical run, 'La Bola Negra' will have a 47-day exclusive window before it arrives on streaming. According to the facts, that is the longest theatrical exclusivity Netflix has ever offered a film.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said 'La Bola Negra' is not being treated differently from the other 30 movies Netflix released into theaters last year in terms of a bespoke release strategy.
Other titles on Netflix's slate
Netflix's recent theatrical releases include 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' and 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'. In October 2025, Netflix was lined up to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's film assets before Paramount placed a better deal.
Quick answers
When does 'La Bola Negra' open in theaters?
It opens in limited release on October 16, 2026, on four screens in Los Angeles and New York.
How long is the theatrical window for 'La Bola Negra'?
The film has a 47-day theatrical exclusive window before it drops on streaming, the longest Netflix has ever offered.
Is Netflix reporting box office for 'La Bola Negra'?
Yes. Netflix will publicly report the box office earnings for the film, the first time it has done so for one of its films.