Discover some of the most anticipated Brazilian films of 2026, featuring innovative storylines, star-studded casts, and themes that resonate with audiences
Submitted at Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
(Divulgação/Divulgação)
The Brazilian cinema continues to show its strength with productions that explore different genres, social themes, and inspiring stories. For 2026, several national films already spark great anticipation among audiences and critics. Some of these titles have already begun to reach movie theaters over the course of the year, while others are slated to premiere in the coming months.
The list ranges from biographies and literary adaptations to comedies full of social critique. In addition, many projects feature big names from Brazilian cinema, both in direction and in the cast, reinforcing the prestige and investment in the country’s audiovisual production. Below, check out 10 most anticipated national films for 2026 and what to expect from each of them.
Feito Pipa. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Allan Deberton Cast: Lázaro Ramos, Yuri Gomes, Teca Pereira
A sensitive story about affection and memories, Feito Pipa follows Gugu, an 11-year-old queer boy, and his grandmother Dilma, who is facing the advance of Alzheimer’s. Living together near a dam, he tries to hide the worsening of the disease for fear of being forced to live with his homophobic father. Between memory and forgetting, the two face a future full of uncertainties.
Yellow Cake. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Tiago Melo Cast: Tânia Maria, Alli Willow, Rejane Faria
Set in the city of Picuí, in Brazil, the film blends science fiction and suspense. In the plot, scientists try to eradicate the Aedes aegypti mosquito, a transmitter of dengue, through an experiment involving uranium. When the plan spins out of control, a Brazilian researcher must act quickly to prevent a large-scale ecological and public-health catastrophe.
Corrida dos Bichos. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Ernesto Solis, Fernando Meirelles, Rodrigo Pesavento Cast: Matheus Abreu, Rodrigo Santoro, Ísis Valverde
The feature presents a dystopian future in which Rio de Janeiro lies in ruins after extreme ecological changes. With the sea dried up and the landscape completely transformed, the city becomes the stage for a deadly competition inspired by the old jogo do bicho. In the contest, runners represent different animals and must wager something precious: a loved one. Mano, an idealistic young man who has always criticized this brutal system, is forced to take part in the race to save his own sister.
Antártida. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Bruno Safadi Cast: Marina Ruy Barbosa, Lázaro Ramos, Leandra Leal
The story follows Marina, a physician at a Brazilian research station in Antarctica. Scientists and military personnel prepare to face a harsh winter in complete isolation. However, on the very first night at the base, a brutal crime against the researcher Inês turns the projects into a real pressure cooker. With few suspects and no way out, the group must deal with fear, distrust, and the extreme weather while they try to discover who is responsible.
Os Corretores. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Andrucha Waddington Cast: Fernanda Torres, Bruno Mazzeo, Milhem Cortaz
Os Corretores is the next project starring and written by Fernanda Torres, directed by Andrucha Waddington. The story will be a tragicomedy that follows the life of a couple of real estate agents, blending humor and social critique to explore the dilemmas and ambitions of those who work in this sector. Amid complicated negotiations, eccentric clients, and market pressures, the couple also faces their own personal and professional conflicts.
Velhos Bandidos. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Cláudio Torres Cast: Fernanda Montenegro, Ary Fontoura, Bruna Marquezine
Velhos Bandidos follows a retired elderly couple who decide to embark on a bold plan: to carry out a major bank heist. To do so, they team up with young partners, creating an unlikely group of criminals. As the plan takes shape, a relentless detective begins to pursue them, kicking off a cat-and-mouse game that mixes humor, tension, and unexpected situations.
100 Dias. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Carlos Saldanha Cast: Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Licínio Januário, Filipe Bragança
The feature tells the extraordinary story of Brazilian navigator Amyr Klink, who became the first person to cross the South Atlantic in a rowboat. At 29, he decided to face the ocean alone on a risky, life-changing journey. The crossing, which lasted about 100 days, is portrayed in the film as a physical and psychological challenge, marked by courage, determination, and reflection on the limits of human endurance.
Minha Vida com Shurastey. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Diego Freitas Cast: Nicolas Prattes, João Côrtes, Marina Moschen
Scheduled to premiere in October 2026, the film is a biopic that recounts the moving true story of Jesse Koz and his inseparable golden retriever, Shurastey. The plot follows the five-year journey of the influencer from Santa Catarina who decided to drop everything to travel across the Americas aboard a 1978 Beetle. Along the way, he shares experiences, encounters, and reflections on freedom, friendship, and the unconditional love between humans and animals.
Geni e o Zepelim. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Director: Anna Muylaert Cast: Ayla Gabriela, Seu Jorge
Inspired by the famous song by Chico Buarque, the film follows the story of Geni, a prostitute who lives in a riverside community in the heart of the Amazon. Marginalized by the residents, she unexpectedly becomes a key piece when the region is invaded by a troop led by a dictator who arrives in a huge zeppelin. Faced with the threat, the population tries to flee along the rivers but ends up cornered. When the commander takes an interest in Geni, the young woman realizes she can use the situation to alter everyone’s fate.
Carolina - Quarto de Despejo. (Mariana Vianna/Divulgação)
Director: Jeferson De Cast: Fábio Assunção, Jack Berraquero, Carla Cristina Cardoso
The feature adapts for the cinema the book “Quarto de Despejo: Diário de uma Favelada”, by Carolina Maria de Jesus. The work portrays the writer’s life in the Canindé favela, in São Paulo, during the 1950s. Carolina supported her children by collecting paper and recyclable materials while recording her routine in notebooks found in the trash. In 1958, her writings were discovered by a journalist and became a global bestseller, revealing her powerful literary voice to the world.
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