Voy a pasármelo mejor a Spanish musical comedy film directed by Ana de Alva and written by David Serrano and Luz Cipriota. A sequel to Voy a pasármelo bien (2022), it is a Spanish-Mexican co-production. Featuring one of the best cast in the persons of Izan Fernández, Alba Planas, Raúl Arévalo, Renata Hermida, and Karla Souza. In this article, we’ll take a look at the release date and a deeper casting preview and possibly a review. Stay tuned!
Cast
Izan Fernández – reprises his role as young David
Renata Hermida Richards – plays the young Layla
Alba Planas – joins the sequel in a new role
Raúl Arévalo – returns as adult David
Karla Souza – returns as adult Layla
Rodrigo Díaz – returns as Paco (kid)
Rodrigo Gibaja – back as young Luis
Diego Montejo – included in the young cast
Michel Herráiz – returns as young “Fernando ‘el Cabra’”
Rocío Casanova – joins the ensemble
Javier García – part of the young cast
Gabriela Soto Belicha – reprises her child-role
Olaya Menéndez – also returns
Several cast members from the original Voy a pasármelo bien (2022) reprise their roles in flashback sequences, while new additions like Alba Planas and Rocío Casanova expand the ensemble.
The sequel continues the nostalgic summer camp story with a young ensemble led by Izan Fernández and Renata Hermida Richards.
Release date
Premiere: July 3, 2025, at Cines Broadway in Valladolid .
Wider release in Spain: July 18, 2025, through Beta Fiction Spain .
So the official nationwide Spanish release date is July 18, 2025, following a local premiere in Valladolid on July 3, 2025.
Review and what to expect
Voy a pasármelo mejor is a feel-good Spanish musical comedy that promises more laughter, nostalgia, and heart than ever before. Set as a sequel to the 2022 hit, the film picks up with its original young cast, now older and wiser, while introducing new faces like Alba Planas and Rocío Casanova. With vibrant choreography, iconic Hombres G songs, and light-hearted humor rooted in schoolyard friendships and first love, the story blends retro charm with modern emotional depth. Directed by Ana de Alva in her debut, it brings a fresh visual and narrative style while staying true to the original’s warmth.
Expect a bold mix of musical numbers, comedy, and touching moments as David and Layla’s childhood bond takes on new meaning in adulthood. From awkward reunions to artistic dreams and growing up in a changing world, the film explores how our youthful joys and mistakes shape who we become. It’s more than a nostalgic trip, it’s a celebration of friendship, creativity, and daring to reconnect with the past.
Whether you watched the original or are jumping in fresh, Voy a pasármelo mejor (2025) offers a feel-good, funny, and moving experience, a film that celebrates growing up, holding on to joy, and daring to dream again.
Voy a pasármelo mejor review 3/5 3.0 out of 5.0 stars
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