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Box office success of ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ continues
Overview
Brazilian actress Mônica Martelli has been conducting promotional activities for her upcoming film, ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’, which is scheduled for release in cinemas on September 3. Directed by Susana Garcia and distributed by Paris Filmes, the comedy explores themes of aging, motherhood, and friendship as characters Julia and Clara navigate life in their 50s. The project was inspired by viral social media content shared by the actresses' daughters. Upon its theatrical debut, ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ set a new national record for film releases in Brazil, debuting in 1,531 screens across 773 cinemas. Following its release, the film dominated the domestic box office, reaching nearly 1 million spectators and R$ 21.6 million in revenue by the end of its first week. The film’s momentum was significantly bolstered by the ‘Semana do Cinema’ promotional campaign held between September 10 and September 13, which helped the film reach 1.23 million viewers. By September 19, the film had surpassed 3 million spectators. Its commercial success continued to accelerate, reaching 4 million viewers in less than a month. According to Rentrak data, the film has grossed R$ 66.6 million, entering the top 15 highest-grossing national productions of all time and surpassing ‘Até que a Sorte nos Separe 2’. By late September, the film’s revenue was estimated to be between R$ 70.6 million and R$ 73 million. It has become the highest-grossing Brazilian comedy in the post-pandemic era, surpassing ‘O Alto da Compadecida 2’. By early October, the film surpassed 5 million viewers, accumulating R$ 86,735,949 in revenue within four weeks. It became the first Brazilian production to lead the box office in 2026, surpassing ‘Spider-Man: A New Day’. Director Susana Garcia noted the film has evolved into an ‘organic movement’, particularly engaging women across different age groups.
Entities
Mônica Martelli · Ingrid Guimarães · Susana Garcia · Minha Melhor Amiga · Paris Filmes
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli are starring together for the first time in the feature film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The protagonists travel to Portugal to visit their daughters who are participating in an exchange program.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Susana Garcia is the director of the film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The film follows two friends over 50 dealing with professional and romantic frustrations and the challenges of aging.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RibeirãoShopping's UCI cinema is hosting several new film releases in September.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The historical drama ‘Pressão’ depicts the 72 hours leading up to D-Day.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian thriller ‘Antártida’ follows an investigation into a researcher's murder in Antarctica.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles in the sequel ‘Da Magia à Sedução: Feitiço de Amor’.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film 'Minha Melhor Amiga' earned R$ 16.5 million and drew 726,200 viewers between September 17 and 21.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 'Minha Melhor Amiga' has reached 4 million viewers in less than one month.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film has grossed R$ 66.6 million to date.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film has entered the top 15 highest-grossing Brazilian productions of all time.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga becomes Brazil's biggest domestic hit of the decade
The comedy “Minha Melhor Amiga,” starring Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli, has reached 5.84 million viewers, becoming Brazil's top domestic box office hit of the decade.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga surpasses R$ 100 million at the Brazilian box office
The Brazilian film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ has exceeded R$ 100 million in box office revenue and is driving cultural conversations about menopause and women's health.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga surpasses 5 million viewers at the Brazilian box office
The Brazilian comedy ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ has surpassed 5 million viewers and R$ 86 million in revenue, becoming a major post-pandemic box office success for national cinema.
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[CULTURE] 6 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga breaks Brazilian box office records
The Brazilian comedy “Minha Melhor Amiga,” starring Mônica Martelli and Ingrid Guimarães, has surpassed 4 million viewers and R$ 70 million in revenue, setting a post-pandemic record for national films.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga reaches 4 million viewers at Brazilian box office
The Brazilian comedy 'Minha Melhor Amiga' has reached 4 million viewers and R$ 66.6 million in revenue, becoming one of the top 15 highest-grossing national films in Brazil.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga reaches 3 million viewers in Brazil
The Brazilian comedy ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’, starring Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli, has reached 3 million viewers in two weeks, accounting for over half of Brazil's total domestic film audience in 2026.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesSemana do Cinema breaks record with 3.5 million viewers in Brazil
Brazil's ‘Semana do Cinema’ campaign set a record with 3.5 million viewers, driven by discounted tickets and the success of the film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga breaks Brazilian opening records
The Brazilian comedy ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ has reached nearly 1 million viewers in its first week, setting a record for the largest opening of a national film in Brazil.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga tops Brazilian box office
The Brazilian comedy “Minha Melhor Amiga” topped the domestic box office with R$ 11.4 million in its opening weekend, marking the best Brazilian film debut of 2026.
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[CULTURE] 8 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga breaks Brazilian cinema release record
The Brazilian comedy ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’, starring Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli, has broken national records by debuting in 1,531 screens across 773 cinemas.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesMinha Melhor Amiga stars Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli
The Brazilian comedy “Minha Melhor Amiga,” starring Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli, explores friendship and self-discovery during a trip to Europe.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesNew film releases include Brazilian comedy and award-winning drama
New film releases include the Brazilian comedy ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ starring Mônica Martelli and Ingrid Guimarães, and the award-winning drama ‘A Amiga Silenciosa’ by Ildikó Enyedi.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesMônica Martelli discusses menopause and new film
Actress Mônica Martelli discusses menopause and sexuality while promoting her new film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ with Ingrid Guimarães.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesMônica Martelli promotes new film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’
Actress Mônica Martelli promotes her new film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ in Belo Horizonte, appearing alongside co-star Ingrid Guimarães ahead of the movie's September 3 release.
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