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Bird Box Barcelona

Bird Box Barcelona is a 2023 Spanish post-apocalyptic horror film written and directed by Álex and David Pastor.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bird Box Barcelona is a 2023 Spanish post-apocalyptic horror film written and directed by Álex and David Pastor. It is a spin-off sequel to Bird Box (2018) and follows Sebastián and his daughter as they try to survive in Barcelona after a mysterious entity causes people who see it to die by suicide.

Premise

The film follows Sebastián and his daughter Anna as they attempt to survive in Barcelona after an unexplained force drives people to suicide when they see it. The plot expands the Bird Box universe with a new cast and setting.

Production

Bird Box Barcelona was directed and written by Álex and David Pastor. It was produced for Netflix as a Spanish-language horror-thriller and is associated with several production companies including Nostromo Pictures and Dylan Clark Productions.

Release

The film premiered on Netflix on July 14, 2023. It was marketed as an expansion of the original Bird Box story rather than a direct continuation.

Reception

Available sources describe the film as receiving mixed or varied reviews. It was widely covered as a major Netflix genre release in 2023.

Key facts

  • It is a Spanish Netflix original film released in 2023.
  • The film is a spin-off sequel to the 2018 film Bird Box.
  • The story is set in Barcelona during a global catastrophe caused by a mysterious entity.
  • Mario Casas and Naila Schuberth play the central father-daughter pair.
  • Reception was mixed according to available summaries.
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Canadian context

The film is available on Netflix in Canada and is part of the streaming platform’s international original film slate.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bird Box Barcelona?
It is a 2023 Spanish post-apocalyptic horror film and spin-off sequel to Bird Box.
Who directed Bird Box Barcelona?
Álex Pastor and David Pastor directed the film.
When was Bird Box Barcelona released?
It was released on Netflix on July 14, 2023.
Who stars in Bird Box Barcelona?
The film stars Mario Casas, Naila Schuberth, Georgina Campbell, and Diego Calva.
Is Bird Box Barcelona based on a book?
It expands the Bird Box film universe, which originated with Josh Malerman’s 2014 novel.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Box_Barcelona
    Supports: Basic identification, plot, release date, cast, and sequel status.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81404810
    Supports: Official title, year, rating, genre, cast, and Netflix release context.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14400246/
    Supports: Runtime, release date, and plot summary.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bird_box_barcelona
    Supports: Directors, writers, genre, distributor, runtime, and release date.