Cinépolis Distribution Lands ‘5 More Minutes,’ a Time-Warping Thriller Starring ‘Talk to Her’ Lead Javier Cámara (EXCLUSIVE)
Cinépolis Distribution has secured Latin American rights to the Spanish thriller “5 More Minutes”, starring Javier Cámara, in a rare expansion beyond its usual focus on Mexican rights. The move reflects the exhibitor’s effort to broaden its film slate and rebuild audiences for Mexican cinema, whose theatrical market share has fallen well below pre-pandemic levels.
The film, written by and starring Berto Romero and directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera, is scheduled for release on 28 January next year. Cinépolis aims to distribute 12 Mexican films annually, while local productions currently account for just 3% to 4% of the market, compared with about 10% before the pandemic. The company operates 6,853 screens and reported 256.4 million admissions in 2025, despite opening around 60 to 70 screens worldwide each year, down from an average of 300 before COVID-19.
In short
- Cinépolis has acquired Latin American rights to “5 More Minutes”.
- The thriller stars Javier Cámara and is due out on 28 January.
- Mexican films hold only 3% to 4% of the local market.
Explained simply
Cinépolis is a major cinema operator and distributor in Latin America, best known for releasing films in Mexico. It has also been trying to give local productions more space in cinemas as audiences return after the pandemic.
Mexican films now make up a smaller share of cinema ticket sales than before COVID-19. Cinépolis has set a goal of distributing 12 Mexican films a year, while also expanding its distribution beyond Mexico.
“5 More Minutes” is a Spanish thriller about time, written by and starring Berto Romero and directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera. Javier Cámara, known internationally for “Talk to Her”, also stars; the film is due for release on 28 January next year.
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