# Record-breaking box office success of ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/promotion-of-mnica-martelli-film-minha-melhor-amiga > Updated: 2026-09-10T14:40:10.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 7. 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. During events in Belo Horizonte, Martelli appeared alongside co-star Ingrid Guimarães to promote the film, which follows two longtime friends navigating life changes and a trip to Portugal. 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. 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. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by ‘Minha Mãe É Uma Peça 3’ (2019). Following its release, the film has dominated the domestic box office. Between September 3 and September 6, the film earned R$ 11.4 million and drew 461,800 spectators, marking the best debut for a Brazilian feature film in 2026. By the end of its first week (September 3 to September 9), the film reached nearly 1 million spectators, earning R$ 21.6 million. While ‘Spider-Man: A New Day’ maintained strong performance, ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ extended its lead during weekdays and the September 7 holiday. The film is currently exclusive to theaters; while no digital release date has been announced, industry patterns suggest a potential streaming release between November and December 2026. ## Claims - Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli are starring together for the first time in the feature film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The protagonists travel to Portugal to visit their daughters who are participating in an exchange program. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Susana Garcia is the director of the film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The film follows two friends over 50 dealing with professional and romantic frustrations and the challenges of aging. (corroborated by 2 sources) - RibeirãoShopping's UCI cinema is hosting several new film releases in September. (single source) - The historical drama ‘Pressão’ depicts the 72 hours leading up to D-Day. (single source) - The Brazilian thriller ‘Antártida’ follows an investigation into a researcher's murder in Antarctica. (single source) - Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles in the sequel ‘Da Magia à Sedução: Feitiço de Amor’. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Minha 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minha-melhor-amiga-breaks-brazilian-opening-records ### 2026-09-07: Minha 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minha-melhor-amiga-tops-brazilian-box-office ### 2026-09-03: Minha 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minha-melhor-amiga-film-explores-friendship-and-new-beginnings ### 2026-09-01: Minha 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. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ribeiroshopping-announces-september-cinema-lineup-featuring-minha-melhor-amiga ### 2026-08-24: New 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-film-releases-include-brazilian-comedy-and-award-winning-drama ### 2026-08-23: Mônica Martelli discusses menopause and new film Actress Mônica Martelli discusses menopause and sexuality while promoting her new film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’ with Ingrid Guimarães. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mnica-martelli-discusses-menopause-and-new-film ### 2026-08-19: Mônica 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mnica-martelli-promotes-new-film-minha-melhor-amiga --- Cite as: Record-breaking box office success of ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’. 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