Beloved characters from the iconic Spanish sitcom Aída return for a big-screen comedy that plays with reality and fiction. As a new episode is filmed, the actors and their alter egos collide in a story that mixes nostalgia with self-aware humour, poking fun at fame, the limits of comedy, and how much life has changed since the show first captured audiences.
Aída y vuelta is a 2026 Spanish comedy film directed by Paco León, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Fer Pérez, revisiting the world of the long-running and much-loved sitcom Aída (which originally aired from 2005 to 2014). The movie brings back many members of the original ensemble, including Carmen Machi as Aída García, Paco León, Mariano Peña, Miren Ibarguren, Pepe Viyuela, Eduardo Casanova, Melani Olivares, David Castillo, Canco Rodríguez, Secun de la Rosa, and Pepa Rus, among others.
Set partly in the fictional neighbourhood of Esperanza Sur — the familiar backdrop of the original series — the story blurs the line between real-world actors and the characters they inhabit. As the cast prepares to shoot what feels like a final episode of Aída, behind-the-scenes antics and personal dynamics play out, prompting reflection on comedy, fame, and the bonds formed over years of shared storytelling. The film embraces a meta-narrative style, teasing both the sitcom’s legacy and the modern world’s views on humour and celebrity.Aída y vuelta premiered in Spain with a January 30, 2026, theatrical release by Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia and later reached international audiences, including a U.S. premiere in Miami on February 5, 202,6 and wider U.S./Latin American openings in early February. With affectionate nods to a generation of fans and its original run, this film is both a tribute to Aída’s enduring humour and a playful exploration of how characters and actors intersect across time.
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Production reunited sitcom veterans like Secun de la Rosa (Toni), Melani Olivares (Paz), Canco Rodríguez (Barajas), and Pepa Rus (Macu) on Madrid sets recreating the famous Móstoles neighborhood, capturing authentic chaotic energy through improvised family confrontations that extend iconic character arcs.
The screenplay innovatively layers "in-universe" Aída plots—like neighborhood scandals—with behind-the-scenes actor crises, demanding dual performances from the ensemble; Marisol Ayuso returns as Eugenia, while newcomers like Jacobo Martos and Óscar Reyes (Machupichu) bridge generational gaps in the comedy.
Beyond core returns, supporting roles by Adrián Gordillo (El Mecos), David Castillo (Jonathan), and Mari Paz Sayago add fresh dynamics to the sprawling ensemble of 20+ characters, with the film's humor rooted in authentic Madrid working-class banter elevated for theatrical absurdity.