Last Monkey Standing (El último mono)

Last Monkey Standing (Spanish: El último mono) — Release Date: 7 August 2026 (Spain). Directed by Joaquín Mazón and written by Joaquín Oristrell and Yolanda García Serrano, the Spanish comedy stars Juan Dávila and Susana Abaitua. Produced by MOD Producciones, MOD Pictures, Misent Producciones, and Pecaneta Producciones, the film is a contemporary relationship comedy that humorously explores modern gender politics, social media culture, and ideological clashes through an unlikely romantic encounter.

The story follows Alejandro, a popular self-styled masculinity influencer and manosphere guru whose outspoken views on relationships have earned him a large online following. Confident in his ability to win over anyone, Alejandro sets himself an ambitious challenge: to make acclaimed feminist writer Mariela fall in love with him during her visit to Valencia, where she is promoting her latest book, Neruda, cállate tú. As the two spend more time together, their conversations evolve into a battle of ideas, with each challenging the other’s deeply held beliefs about love, gender roles, and modern relationships. What begins as a calculated wager gradually develops into an unexpected emotional journey, forcing both Alejandro and Mariela to confront their own assumptions while discovering that human connections are often more complicated than ideology.

Juan Dávila stars as Alejandro, while Susana Abaitua portrays Mariela. The supporting cast includes Conchi Espejo, Óscar Lasarte, Xavi Francés, and Paula García Sabio, who portray characters surrounding the pair’s increasingly unpredictable relationship. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Valencia, the film combines romantic comedy with topical social satire, using humor to examine contemporary debates without losing sight of its central love story.

Director Joaquín Mazón, working from a screenplay by Joaquín Oristrell and Yolanda García Serrano, presents a character-driven comedy that reflects current conversations surrounding identity, relationships, and public discourse. Principal photography took place in Valencia, with several city landmarks serving as locations, including sequences featuring a fictional International Women’s Day demonstration. The film premiered at the Lo Que Viene Festival before its commercial theatrical release, while Film Factory handles international sales.

Blending romantic comedy with social satire, Last Monkey Standing explores attraction, communication, and ideological differences through two characters whose opposing worldviews unexpectedly bring them closer together. The film is scheduled for theatrical release in Spain on 7 August 2026.