By Irshad Khan 
Netflix has officially begun production on The Future Is Ours, marking the first-ever Spanish-language adaptation of a Philip K. Dick novel. This ambitious dystopian miniseries, shot in Madrid and Mexico City, adapts Dick’s 1969 classic and will bring his signature vision of paranoia, social control, and reality-warping technology to a Spanish-speaking global audience for the very first time. Esteemed Spanish director Rodrigo Sorogoyen is at the helm, promising a unique visual and cultural take on Dick’s speculative fiction legacy.
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The Series: First Details and Production
Titled The Future Is Ours (El Futuro Es Nuestro), the Netflix original is a limited series adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s dystopian 1969 novel. The showrunners have assembled a top-tier Spanish-language cast, with Rodrigo Sorogoyen (The Beasts, Antidisturbios) directing. The project is produced by K&S Films, best known for their work on The Eternaut, and will shoot across Madrid, Barcelona, and Mexico City. The screenplay, written by Claudia Costafreda and Carlos Montero, aims to preserve Dick’s core themes of totalitarian surveillance and blurred realities while offering new relevance for a Spanish-speaking audience.
The story follows a fractured society where technology, collective memory, and psychological manipulation serve as tools of control. Plot specifics remain under wraps, but Netflix confirmed the adaptation will remain faithful to the novel’s philosophical undertones and psychological suspense. Production commenced in late October 2025, with filming currently underway on location in both Spain and Mexico, making it one of Netflix’s most ambitious international sci-fi projects to date.
Cast, Creative Team, and Release Prospects
The ensemble cast, still being finalized, is expected to feature many of Spain and Latin America’s rising stars. Unconfirmed early reports mention Álvaro Morte (Money Heist) and María Pedraza (Elite) among lead contenders, alongside Tenoch Huerta (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) in his first major Netflix role. Rodrigo Sorogoyen brings festival pedigree, and the writing team has experience with acclaimed Spanish drama series, positioning the project for both critical acclaim and global appeal.
Netflix has not yet announced a release date, but industry sources expect The Future Is Ours to premiere in late 2026 following a year of international filming and post-production. The series is expected to debut globally, presenting Dick’s classic speculative fiction to an entirely new audience and highlighting Netflix’s investment in original international sci-fi fare.
Significance for Netflix and Global Sci-Fi
As the first Spanish-language adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s work, this series signals Netflix’s commitment to international genre storytelling. Media outlets describe the project as a “potential game-changer” for sci-fi fans and a major step toward building a diverse, globally relevant content library. Trade publications have called it “one of the most high-profile international productions of the year,” with the potential to elevate Latin American and European actors on a global stage.
Early reactions from sci-fi communities are positive, with many observers noting that Philip K. Dick’s stories remain relevant in the age of digital surveillance, algorithmic control, and fragmented realities. As production ramps up, fans can expect more casting news and behind-the-scenes updates over the coming months.