This statement has been made public after learning that Apocalypse Z has become the most watched international Original film in the history of Prime Video. During its first weekend the film became a resounding success, ranking number 1 in the Top 10 of the most viewed titles on Prime Video, including the Top 3 in countries such as the USA, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico and Australia, and the Top 4 in Canada and India.
Nostromo Pictures will once again take over the production of the sequel that is currently in development and will continue the successful universe created by Manel Loureiro.
“Manel Loureiro’s Apocalypse Z is a powerful story of perseverance and we are incredibly proud of the reception it has received,” stated María Contreras, Head of Spanish Movies and Scripted TV. “We love seeing how an international audience has connected with the story of Manel and Lucullus and we are eager to continue building this universe that has kept the entire world on the edge of their seats.”
“It’s always exciting to see how a local story can attract an international audience, proving once again that Spanish-language content has the ability to travel and delight a global audience,” says James Farrell, VP International Originals at Prime Video & Amazon. MGM Studios. “We are delighted to be able to offer fans the sequel to this exciting story and continue to provide them with an attractive and extensive catalog of Spanish Originals with captivating stories that resonate on Prime Video globally.”
In Apocalypse Z: The beginning of the enda strange disease similar to rabies begins to spread unchecked throughout the planet, transforming people into extremely aggressive creatures. But Manel (Francisco Ortiz) has been living his own apocalypse for some time; He has not yet gotten over the loss of his wife in an accident, and he has been depressed and isolated from his family for a year, with Lucullus, his cat, as his only company. When the illness becomes even stronger, his sister insists that he leave Vigo and join her in the Canary Islands, but the plan fails. Manel has to shelter in place in his house, resorting to his ingenuity and skills to survive. However, he and Lucullus are soon forced to leave, and they will meet, by land and by sea, unlikely but essential traveling companions. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End is the story of a duel, a journey of survival, both physical and emotional, with action, tension, rabid infected, a little blood… and a bad-tempered cat.
