Barcelona's Serielizados Festival Announces Competition Slate Featuring 'Celeste' Season 2 and International Premieres
Spain's Serielizados festival, the country's second-largest audience-driven film and TV event, has revealed its main competition programs for the 2026 edition running Oct. 19-28 in Barcelona and later on Filmin. The national competition will feature the world premiere of the second season of Movistar Plus+'s 'Celeste', which previously won best screenplay at the festival and earned acclaim at Series Mania. The international competition, presided over by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, includes high-end series from the U.K., Germany, and France, with entries from creators like Hagai Levi and Diane Morgan.
Spain's second-biggest audience-focused festival, Serielizados, runs Oct. 19-28 in Barcelona before moving to Filmin. Its national competition features the world premiere of 'Celeste' season two, a Movistar Plus+ and 100 Balas production that previously won best screenplay at Serielizados and swept top series and actress awards at Series Mania.
Rodrigo Sorogoyen presides over the international jury, which highlights high-end series from the U.K., Germany, and France. The lineup includes works by Hagai Levi, Diane Morgan, and the Sánchez-Cabezudo brothers.
This lineup could strengthen the international visibility of Spanish productions, potentially leading to broader distribution deals for 'Celeste' and similar titles. By spotlighting high-end European series, the festival may influence viewing habits among local audiences and signal to global buyers which creators and formats are gaining traction. For industry professionals, the jury's composition and selection could shape future co-production opportunities, while the streaming extension on Filmin may expand access to niche, critically acclaimed content beyond the festival's physical attendees.