What Another League Is About
Another League tells the story of a group of very young women living under Franco's Spain in the early 1970s—a time and place where women's football didn't officially exist. With the help of a bold sports promoter, they decide to organize and play one of the first women's matches in the country. The film follows their struggle against entrenched sexism, institutional hostility, and a society that simply didn't believe women belonged on the pitch. What's striking is that this isn't a feel-good underdog story where everyone cheers them on—it's grounded in the real obstacles these women faced, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become Spain's women's football legacy.
What We Know So Far
Directed and co-written by Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz (with Zebina Guerra as co-writer), Another League is a Spanish–Portuguese co-production involving four production companies: Cine365 Films, Nadie es Perfecto, Ciudadano Ciskul, and Bando à Parte. The ensemble cast includes Sofía de Iznájar, Bruna Lucadamo, Daniel Ibáñez, Aixa Villagrán, and Elena Irureta, among others. The film runs 106 minutes and carries backing from RTVE and Movistar Plus+—significant institutional support that signals confidence in the project's scope and ambition.
The film already has festival momentum behind it. According to Cineuropa, it premiered in the official competition at the 29th Málaga Film Festival in March 2026 and is scheduled for a theatrical release in Spain on June 5, 2026, distributed by Filmax. Spanish-language trailers and teasers are already circulating online, giving audiences a first look at the film's visual approach and tone.
Why It's Anticipated
Historical sports dramas have proven their staying power—they work because they're not really about the game itself. They're about what the game represents: dignity, agency, the right to be seen. I keep coming back to the fact that this story has been largely untold in cinema, despite Spain's women's football now being a major force in European football. That gap—between where the sport is today and where it started—is exactly the kind of historical reckoning audiences respond to.
The production pedigree matters too. This isn't a small indie project. Multiple production companies, broadcast backing, a festival premiere—that's a signal that the filmmakers had resources and creative freedom to tell this story properly, not as a quick-hit sports film but as a serious historical drama about resistance and resilience.
Release Date & Where to Watch
Another League is expected to release theatrically in Spain on June 5, 2026. It is not yet released. Streaming and OTT availability has not been confirmed as of now—but Movie OTT will track platform announcements as rights are finalized. Use the Where-to-Watch widget on this page to get alerts the moment the film becomes available on any streaming service.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Another League releasing?
The film is scheduled for theatrical release in Spain on June 5, 2026. It premiered in competition at the Málaga Film Festival in March 2026.
Is Another League out yet?
Not yet. As of now, it hasn't had a wide release. The film will arrive in Spanish cinemas in June 2026, and international availability may follow depending on distribution deals.
Where will I be able to watch Another League?
Streaming and OTT release details haven't been announced yet. Movie OTT will update this page as soon as platforms acquire the film. Check back regularly or enable notifications.
Who directed Another League?
The film was directed and co-written by Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz, with Zebina Guerra as co-writer. It's a Spanish–Portuguese co-production.
What's the runtime?
Another League runs 106 minutes (1 hour and 46 minutes).
What to Look Forward To
This is a film about people who did something that wasn't supposed to be possible—and in doing so, changed what was possible for everyone who came after. That's a powerful story. Don't sleep on it.
