Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End gets green light for sequel

Apocalypse Z is the most-watched international original film in Prime Video’s history worldwide, according to global audience numbers.

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End, directed by Carles Torrens, has become the most-watched international original film in Prime Video history. During the first weekend that was on the platform, the film was a resounding success, ranking first in the Top 10 of the most viewed titles in Prime Video, including the Top 3 in countries such as the USA, UK, Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico and Australia, and the Top 4 in Canada and India.

Prime Video announces that the sequel to Apocalypse Z, produced by Nostromo Pictures, is currently in development and will continue the universe of success created by Manel Loureiro. The second film will be available exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide as part of the Prime subscription.

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“Manel Loureiro’s Apocalypse Z is a powerful story of perseverance and we are incredibly proud of the reception it has had,” said Maria Contreras, Head of Spanish Movies and Scripted TV “We love seeing how an international audience connected to the story of Manel and Lucullus, and we can’t wait to continue building this universe that kept the whole world in expectation”.

“It’s always exciting to see how a local story can attract an international audience, proving once again that Spanish content can travel and delight a global audience,” said James Farrell, VP International Originals at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. “We are excited to be able to provide fans with the sequel to this exciting story and continue to offer a vast and engaging catalogue of Spanish language originals, with captivating stories that resonate on Prime Video worldwide.”

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End is starring Francisco Ortiz (¡García!, El Cid) as Manel. Jose María Yazpik (Narcos), Berta Vázquez (Vis a vis, A hipster in empty Spain), María Salgueiro (Vis a Vis, Missing), Amalia Gómez (Hotel Almirante), Marta Poveda (El sustituto, Antidisturbios), Iria del Río (Las niñas de cristal, Antidisturbios), Yuri Mikhaylychenko (La unidad) and Oriol Ruiz complete the cast.

In Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End, a strange disease similar to anger spreads across the planet, turning people into aggressive creatures. But Manel (Francisco Ortiz) has been living his apocalypse for some time; he still hasn’t overcome the loss of his wife in an accident, and for a year he’s been depressed and isolated from the family, having Lúculo, his cat, as his only company. When the disease worsens, the sister insists on leaving Vigo and joining her in the Canary Islands, but the plan fails. Manel must take refuge in his house, using his intelligence and skill to survive. However, he and Lucullus are quickly forced to leave, finding unlikely but essential travel companions by land and sea. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End is the story of a duel, a journey of survival, both physical and emotional, with action, tension, infected rabies, a little blood… and a grumpy cat.

Prime subscribers can watch Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End and stream the sequel from the Prime Video app, available for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, game consoles, Chromecast, Vodafone TV and through Primevideo.com. In the Prime Video app, viewers can download all episodes of the series to their phones and tablets for offline viewing at any time without additional costs as part of the Prime benefits.

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