9 Moons (2026)

9 Moons is a 2026 Spanish-Belgian comedy-drama directed by Patricia Ortega and written by Ortega, Olmo Figueredo González-Quevedo and José Ortuño. The film follows Ángel, a successful personal trainer in Seville who is nearing the end of his gender transition when a medical examination reveals an unexpected pregnancy. The discovery forces him to reconsider his plans, identity and ideas about masculinity and fatherhood.

Zack Gómez leads the film as Ángel, with Sara Sálamo, Jorge Sanz, María León, Kiti Mánver and Fernando Guallar in prominent supporting roles. Presented as a feel-good dramatic comedy, the film approaches pregnancy and transition through a personal story about family, relationships, independence and adapting to an unexpected future.

• 9 Moons premiered at the 29th Málaga Film Festival on March 7, 2026, and was released theatrically in Spain in July 2026.
• The film is a Spain-Belgium co-production produced by La Claqueta, Acheron Films, Amania Films and Menuetto Films.
• Patricia Ortega previously directed the feature films Being Impossible and Mamacruz; 9 Moons continues her exploration of gender, sexuality and personal identity.
• Principal photography took place in Seville and the Canary Islands, with Diego Dussuel serving as cinematographer and Paloma Peñarrubia composing the music.
• Early critical reaction was mixed but generally recognized the film as a warm, accessible social comedy, with some reviewers describing it as a pleasant but conventional social fable.