Santiago Segura’s ‘Torrente for President’: A Return to Spanish Comedy

The sixth installment in the popular Torrente film series, Torrente for President (Torrente, presidente), premiered in Spain on March 13, 2026. Directed by and starring Santiago Segura, the film sees the return of the controversial and comedic character José Luis Torrente as he embarks on a bid for the presidency of the Spanish government.

Plot Summary

Torrente for President follows the exploits of José Luis Torrente, a character known for his racist, sexist and homophobic tendencies, as he attempts to enter the political arena. [1] The film promises a satirical capture on Spanish culture, and politics.

Cast

The film features a familiar cast alongside Segura, including:

• Santiago Segura as José Luis Torrente [2]
• Gabino Diego as Cuco [4]
• Carlos Areces as Pelayo [4]
• Ramón Langa as Jacobo Carrascal [5]
• Bertín Osborne as Pedro Vilches [4]

Production Details

Filming for Torrente for President began in 2025. [6] Shooting locations included Anchuelo and a bar in Madrid’s Ciudad Lineal district, decorated with far-right imagery. [3][7][8] To maintain a low profile during production, the film was shot under the working title Los años que me quedan. [7] Atresmedia Cine collaborated with Bowfinger International Pictures on the project, as announced at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival. [9]

Release and Box Office

Distributed by Sony Pictures, Torrente for President was released theatrically in Spain on March 13, 2026. [6] Film Factory acquired the international sales rights. [1] The film grossed an estimated €2.4 million (approximately 300,000 admissions) on its opening Friday. [11]

Reception

Initial reception to Torrente for President has been mixed. Manuel J. Lombardo of Diario de Sevilla gave the film a 1-star rating, describing it as “a radio comedy with exceptionally little humour.” [10]

Background

Torrente for President is the sixth film in the Torrente series, following Torrente 5: Operación Eurovegas. [1] Santiago Segura began developing the new installment in 2025. [2]