Despite ‘Bird Box’s’ Gripping Hold On Audience, Its Spinoff ‘Bird Box Barcelona’ Has Left Fans in a Surprising Place

Published 05/10/2023, 11:30 AM EDT

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After four years of its release, the Bird Box starring Sandra Bullock still rules the hearts of viewers. The film even broke records on Netflix in terms of surpassing the highest watching hours. If you are up for a pulse-pounding and harrowing adventure, this is the film for you. Following the success of the film, Netflix announced a Spanish-language spin-off of the film. As the streaming giant released the teaser of Bird Box Barcelona, fans gave a surprising reaction.

The Netflix Original spin-off showcased the panic on the Spanish city streets as fans got the visuals of gruesome effects. Although the viewers are unaware of their relationship, the debut image showed four people tightly blindfolded. It seems they trusted each other’s judgments as they found their way on the Barcelona streets. Starring Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Naila Schuberth, Lola Dueñas, and more, the spin-off will air on the 14th of July.

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If you saw the original film, you would remember how an unseen force attacked the Earth. Although the original movie focused on the USA only, the spin-off will see how Spanish people were fighting for their survival. The viewers will meet a man named Sebastian who is trying to make sense of the destruction while also making it out of the city alive. On his way, he will meet other travelers. He will have to trust them blindly for his survival.

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Directed by Álex Pastor and David Pastor, the teaser of the spin-off has put fans in a surprising position.

How are fans reacting to the Bird Box Barcelona teaser?

Despite the success of the original movie, the fandom is divided into mixed reactions for Bird Box Barcelona. While fans expressed how eagerly they were waiting for this, others expressed they did not need another one.

There are a bunch of people who thought the spin-off was not necessary. They even called out the American OTT platform for creating the spin-off.

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Others also talked about how they had forgotten what the first film was about. The internet is divided between wanting to see the spin-off and not necessarily having it.

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Amidst the hype for the Bird Box spin-off, where do you stand? Are you in for another ride with Netflix? Share your thoughts about the same with us in the comment box below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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