# Release and box office success of Der perfekte Urlaub > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-german-film-der-perfekte-urlaub > Updated: 2026-10-26T12:36:00.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 4. The comedy film ‘Der perfekte Urlaub’, directed by Bora Dagtekin, officially premiered in German cinemas on October 22. Serving as a sequel to the 2019 film ‘Das perfekte Geheimnis’, the story follows an ensemble of friends on a trip to Mallorca where interpersonal conflicts, affairs, and secrets emerge. Following the initial premiere in Munich, the film’s promotional tour continued through Vienna and Cologne, eventually concluding with a premiere at the Zoo Palast in Berlin. During the Berlin event, actor Frederick Lau attended the red carpet with his wife, Annika Lau. Throughout the promotional activities, lead actor Elyas M’Barek discussed the production and the film’s setting in the Ballermann tourist area, noting that despite filming there for four months, he had personally never visited the area before. Since its release, the film has achieved the most successful German cinema opening of 2026, securing the top spot on both German and Austrian box office charts. Including previews, the movie has already sold 535,000 tickets. The plot, set seven years after the events of the first installment, follows four men—Leo, Pepe, Rocco, and Simon—who encounter a group of women in the same villa during their vacation. The ensemble cast includes Elyas M’Barek, Florian David Fitz, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Frederick Lau, Jessica Schwarz, Karoline Herfurth, Jella Haase, and newcomer Diana Amft. ## Claims - Elyas M'Barek stars in the new film ‘Der perfekte Urlaub’. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The film was directed by Bora Dagtekin. (corroborated by 4 sources) - M'Barek spent four months on Mallorca for filming. (corroborated by 4 sources) - M'Barek had never visited El Arenal before the film. (corroborated by 4 sources) - M'Barek performs a kiss with Florian David Fitz in the film. (corroborated by 4 sources) - M'Barek has returned to living in Munich. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Der perfekte Urlaub achieves record-breaking German cinema debut The German comedy ‘Der perfekte Urlaub’ has become the year's most successful domestic film opening, topping charts in Germany and Austria with over 535,000 tickets sold. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/der-perfekte-urlaub-achieves-record-breaking-german-cinema-debut ### 2026-10-23: Frederick and Annika Lau attend Berlin premiere of Der perfekte Urlaub Actor Frederick Lau and his wife Annika attended the Berlin premiere of “Der perfekte Urlaub,” the sequel to the 2019 hit “Das perfekte Geheimnis.” 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frederick-and-annika-lau-attend-berlin-premiere-of-der-perfekte-urlaub ### 2026-10-22: German film „Der perfekte Urlaub“ premieres in cinemas The comedy „Der perfekte Urlaub“, starring Elyas M’Barek and Florian David Fitz, has premiered, exploring relationship chaos and clichés on the island of Mallorca. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elyas-mbarek-discusses-new-film-der-perfekte-urlaub ### 2026-10-19: Der perfekte Urlaub film premiere in Munich The sequel to the hit comedy “Das perfekte Geheimnis,” titled “Der perfekte Urlaub,” held its world premiere in Munich, featuring the original star-studded ensemble. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-der-perfekte-urlaub-holds-world-premiere-in-munich --- Cite as: Release and box office success of Der perfekte Urlaub. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-german-film-der-perfekte-urlaub