53 Sundays (Spanish: 53 domingos) is a 2026 Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Cesc Gay based on his own play 53 diumenges. It stars Javier Cámara, Carmen Machi, Javier Gutiérrez, and Alexandra Jiménez.
Plot
Three siblings gather in a family meeting to decide what to do with their 86-year-old father.[1][2]
Cast
- Carmen Machi as Natalia[3]
- Javier Cámara as Julián[3]
- Javier Gutiérrez as Víctor[3]
- Alexandra Jiménez as Carol[3]
Production
Netflix showcased the project at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2024.[4] An Imposible Films production,[5] the film is an adaptation of Gay’s play 53 diumenges, that premiered in 2020 at the Teatre Romea.[6] Shooting primarily took place in the Netflix production hub in Tres Cantos as well as in several locations in the centre of Madrid.[7][1]
Andreu Rebés worked as cinematographer, using an Arri Alexa 35 camera and Leica Summilux C lenses.[5] Arnau Bataller was the composer.[8]
Release
Netflix is set to release the film on 27 March 2026.[6]
Reception
Enid Román Almansa of Cinemanía rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, welcoming how Gay “wonderfully” turns a trite premise (the story of three completely different siblings) “into something fresh and really fun”.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b Chávez, Julieta (8 July 2025). “53 domingos, la nueva película de Cesc Gay, ha concluido su rodaje”. The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ “Las 25 películas españolas más esperadas de 2026: de ‘Aída y vuelta’ a lo nuevo de Pedro Almodóvar y los Javis”. Fotogramas. 3 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d Ocaña, Carla (24 March 2026). “Tres hermanos, un padre y una explosiva reunión familiar: así es “53 domingos”, la nueva película española de Netflix”. mag – via El Comercio.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (21 September 2024). “Netflix Spain Launches Genre-Led Film Slate During San Sebastian Showcase”. Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b “Finaliza el rodaje de ’53 domingos’, la nueva película de Cesc Gay”. Camera and Light Mag. 9 July 2025.
- ^ a b “La nova pel·lícula de Cesc Gay, ’53 domingos’, s’estrenarà el 27 de març a Netflix”. Ara. 2 February 2026.
- ^ “53 domingos”. Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. 8 July 2025.
- ^ Ocaña, Carla (24 March 2026). “Tres hermanos, un padre y una explosiva reunión familiar: así es “53 domingos”, la nueva película española de Netflix”. mag – via El Comercio.
- ^ Román Almansa, Enid (24 March 2026). “Crítica de ’53 domingos’: Carmen Machi, Javier Cámara y Javier Gutiérrez no defraudan en esta divertida comedia de Cesc Gay”. Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.