Netflix’s Upcoming Fan-Favorite Is an Adaptation by Pedro Almodóvar: Release Date, Cast, Plot and All You Need to Know

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Netflix’s 2025 roster bursts with genre-defying variety—from eerie suspense to sharp satire—crafted to intrigue every taste. Amid this creative mosaic lies an upcoming reinterpretation of a work by Pedro Almodóvar Caballero, the iconic Spanish storyteller whose films swirl with saturated visuals, tangled emotions, and fierce individuality. Known for weaving desire, identity, and familial intensity into vibrant cinematic tapestries, Almodóvar’s singular voice is poised to make its streaming debut—soon to ignite Netflix’s screen with signature flair.

With this thrilling revelation comes rising curiosity: when will Pedro Almodóvar’s vivid world finally light up Netflix’s global stage?

The countdown begins for Pedro Almodóvar’s streaming debut

After captivating audiences in theaters early in 2025, the highly anticipated film The Room Next Door

will arrive on Netflix in the United States on April 19th, 2025. This release follows One of Them Days

as the next major Sony Pictures film to stream exclusively on the platform and joins Netflix’s already flourishing range of choices.

While only US viewers will have access initially, international audiences can expect to see the film on Netflix in the years ahead, expanding the platform’s global reach. The cherry on top of this Netflix addition is the movie’s bombastic $21.3 million success at the box office, proving once again that the platform is a pro at bringing the best for its subscribers.

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The star-studded cast adds irresistible allure, drawing fans eager to see their beloved characters brought to life on screen.

The star-studded cast that brought The Room Next Door to life

The Room Next Door

(2024) marks Pedro Almodóvar’s first full-length film in English, adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel What Are You Going Through. The film features an impressive ensemble cast, with Tilda Swinton portraying dual roles as Martha and Michelle, and Julianne Moore as Ingrid.

Other notable actors include John Turturro as Damian, Alessandro Nivola as a policeman, and Raúl Arévalo as a Spanish priest. The cast also features Melina Matthews, Juan Diego Botto, and Alex Høgh Andersen in key roles. With its star-studded cast, it will be interesting to see if it draws Netflix viewers like The Life List

did.

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The plot of The Room Next Door

offers a fresh, gripping take, blending emotional depth with intricate, compelling storytelling.

A closer look at the plot of The Room Next Door

The storyline of The Room Next Door

revolves around Ingrid, a successful author who reconnects with her old friend Martha, now facing terminal cancer. As Martha shares her painful past, including a troubled relationship with Fred, a man she once loved, Ingrid agrees to stay with Martha in her final days.

When Martha unexpectedly survives a staged death, Ingrid’s journey becomes one of emotional testing and profound loss. Ultimately, Ingrid confronts Martha’s past and brings her estranged daughter, Michelle, to closure. With such an engaging plot on the line, Netflix may just be gearing up to secure its next win on the April 19th.

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