TelevisaUnivision, announced new distribution agreements for the acclaimed ViX original film, "Radical", produced by 3Pas Studios, the bilingual content production company founded by Eugenio Derbez and his producing partner Ben Odell. Following its box office success in Mexico and the United States, the film enjoyed a prominent 10-week run in theaters in Ecuador and Colombia, as well as significant reception across over 100 screens in Spain.
In tandem with this phenomenon, TelevisaUnivision's Global Content Licensing division has just announced sales in more than 35 territories, including clients such as Altitude Film Distribution Limited, Elite Film AG, Demiurg, Cvetka Flakus, HBO Europe, Rialto Film Entertainment, AS Fidalgo, and WWE BV for Europe, Madman Entertainment Pty. Ltd., At Entertainment Co., LEV Cinemas LTD for Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East, Globoplay in Brazil, and Mediapro in Spain, all contributing to the film's incredible reception among international critics and audiences throughout Latin America.
Thus, "Radical" is now reaching Albania, Germany, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Slovenia, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, among others.
Guillermo Borensztein, SVP of International Content Licensing for TelevisaUnivision expressed pride in the journey of the film: "We feel profound pride in seeing how 'Radical' continues its successful distribution journey, becoming a phenomenon that crosses borders and captivates diverse cultures worldwide. These agreements reflect our commitment to ensuring the best Spanish-language content travels around the world, representing the best of our culture and talents. We are grateful to share this journey alongside The Film Sales Company and numerous local partners who believed in this Latin American cinema masterpiece," stated.
Meanwhile, Ben Odell, Producer of "Radical" praised the team:"The ten-year journey of 'Radical' has been incredible. Eugenio Derbez and I are honored by the continuous support and recognition it has received. It not only showcases the talent of our amazing writer/director Chris Zalla, or the incredible reporting of Josh Davis, or the talented cast and crew, but for Eugenio, in his first dramatic lead role, it shows the world something I've always known about him: as an actor, he's capable of any challenge," commented.
The film has captivated both audiences and critics, emerging as a box office sensation in multiple countries. In Mexico, it achieved the remarkable distinction of becoming the highest-grossing local language theatrical release since the beginning of the pandemic. Similarly, in the United States, it rose as the highest-grossing Spanish-language film since March 2019, solidifying its status as a cultural sensation.
"Radical"´s success extends beyond cinema screens, as it continues to make waves on ViX, the world's leading Spanish-language streaming service. Since its debut on ViX, the title has dominated the platform's Premium tier as the #1 film of 2024, attracting new subscribers unlike any other film to date. Its captivating storyline, coupled with exceptional performances, has deeply resonated with audiences worldwide, reaffirming ViX's commitment to delivering premium content to its discerning viewers.