Dominican comedy "Popiwa" begins its international run on December 4
A comedy shot in New York with a Dominican flavor begins its international run in December. Here's what it's about and where it opens.
Key points
- According to the producer, the international run begins December 4, 2026 in the United States, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
- The Puerto Rico release is scheduled for December 31, 2026.
- It was shot in New York City and directed by Eddy Jiménez.
- The production is handled by Camino Films, LLC.
The comedy "Popiwa," by Dominican filmmaker Eddy Jiménez and his company Camino Films, LLC, has released its trailer. The film relies on humor, friendship and unexpected situations to win over Latino audiences in several markets.
The international run begins December 4, 2026 in the United States, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. In Puerto Rico, the film arrives December 31, 2026.
The story follows three friends from a humble neighborhood. Their lives take a turn when they find a lost monkey and learn there is a reward for returning it. What seems like a solution to their money problems becomes an extraordinary experience filled with luxury, extravagance and situations that are as absurd as they are funny.
According to Jiménez, the film was shot in New York and aims to take Dominican talent and creativity beyond its borders. "Popiwa is a movie made so audiences can forget their problems, sit in a theater and simply have fun," the director said. He added that they wanted a story with plenty of humor, authentic characters and the Dominican flavor that defines them, set on an international stage.
Why it matters
For Dominicans in the Dominican Republic or the United States, it's a chance to see a national production full of humor and neighborhood characters. No details on ticket prices or specific theaters were provided.