Idols (2026 film)
| Idols | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Spanish | Ídolos |
| Directed by | Mat Whitecross |
| Screenplay by |
|
| Story by | Jordi Gasull |
| Produced by | Marco Belardi Ricardo Marco Budé Jordi Gasull Marc Sabé Ignacio Salazar-Simpson |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Xavi Giménez |
| Edited by | Ascen Marchena |
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 126 minutes |
| Countries |
|
| Language | Spanish |
Idols (Spanish: Ídolos) is a 2026 sports action drama film directed by Mat Whitecross from a screenplay by Jordi Gasull, Inma Cánovas, and Ricky Roxburgh. It stars Óscar Casas, Claudio Santamaria, and Ana Mena. It is a Spanish-Italian co-production.
Plot
Reckless Moto2 racer Edu Serra is given an opportunity by Aspar Team chief Eli as long as he accepts being coached by his estranged father, former biker Antonio Belardi. Edu also starts a relationship with tattoo artist Luna.[1][2]
Cast
- Óscar Casas as Edu Serra[2]
- Claudio Santamaria as Antonio Belardi[2]
- Ana Mena as Luna[2]
- Enrique Arce as Eli[2]
- Saul Nanni[3]
Production
The screenplay was written by Inma Cánovas, Jordi Gasull, and Ricky Roxburgh based on an original story by Gasull.[3] Idols is a Spanish-Italian co-production by 4 Cats Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment España, Mogambo Productions, Anangu Grup, Imperio Contraataca AIE, Warner Bros. Entertainment Italy, and Greenboo Production, and it had the collaboration of MotoGP.[1]
Shooting locations included the Circuit of the Americas, Misano World Circuit, MotorLand Aragón, Montmeló, Circuito de Jerez, Twin Ring Motegi, and Aspar Circuit.[1]
Xavi Giménez worked as cinematographer.[4]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 23 January 2026 by Warner Bros. Pictures.[5] Warner Bros. also secured Italian theatrical distribution rights.[3] Film Mode acquired international sales rights, non-exclusively in the United Kingdom and the Americas.[3]
Reception
Javier Ocaña of El País assessed that the film has "all the ingredients to draw people to the cinemas".[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Así es 'Ídolos': Ana Mena y Óscar Casas, a todo gas en el mundial de MotoGP". rtve.es. 14 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Aymamí, Jordi (11 December 2025). "'Ídolos', la película que narra el mundo del Mundial de MotoGP desde dentro: el tráiler oficial". Mundo Deportivo.
- ^ a b c d Siegel, Tatiana (16 May 2025). "MotoGP Action Movie 'Idols' Taps Óscar Casas, Pop Singer Ana Mena to Star (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ "Se rueda 'Idolos', protagonizada por Óscar Casas y Ana Mena". Camera and Light Mag. 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Warner Bros presenta 'Ídolos', la película sobre MotoGP protagonizada por Ana Mena y Óscar Casas: tráiler y fecha de estreno". Tiramillas. 12 November 2025 – via Marca.
- ^ Ocaña, Javier (23 January 2026). "'Ídolos': Óscar Casas y Ana Mena, rostros de un sólido producto español de acción deportiva". El País.