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Record-breaking box office success of ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’
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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. In addition to film promotion, Martelli has used recent interviews to speak openly about menopause and sexuality, stating that the condition does not signify the end of female desire. Directed by Susana Garcia and distributed by Paris Filmes, the comedy follows explores themes of aging, motherhood, and friendship as characters Julia and Clara as they navigate life in their 50s. The project reportedly originated from viral social media content shared by the actresses' daughters during family trips. Filming for the production took place in Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon, and Seville. As the release approaches, the film has been described by critics as having a tone similar to a Brazilian version of ‘Sex and the City’, highlighting the natural chemistry between Guimarães and Martelli. The narrative focuses on the protagonists seeking to rediscover themselves through travel in Portugal and Spain after their daughters depart for an exchange program in Europe. The film explores themes of aging, motherhood, freedom, and the strength of long-term friendship, and is part of a broader September film lineup in Brazilian cinemas. 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). Industry experts from ABRAPLEX noted the significance of a domestic production achieving such wide distribution, citing strong audience reception during preview sessions. Following its release, the film topped has dominated the domestic box office, surpassing 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’. 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.
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- 2026-09-02 21:56 UTC Promotion of Mônica Martelli film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’
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- 2026-08-23 14:46 UTC Promotion of Mônica Martelli film ‘Minha Melhor Amiga’
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