Discover Magellan

November 18, 2026 - Discover Magellan

Magellan has already had an Oscar qualifying theatrical run, but will have a wide release in January at theaters everywhere.

THe Philippines's Official Submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards® by Lav Diaz stars Gael García Bernal,and was an official selection at Cannes.

Check Out the trailer now, the film starts a full theatrical release on January 9, 2026.

Magellan

Actors 

Gael García Bernal, Ângela Azevedo

Poster Art

Quick Summary

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan navigated a fleet of ships to Southeast Asia, attempting the first voyage across the vast Pacific Ocean. On reaching the Malay Archipelago, the crew pushed to the brink of madness in the harshness of the high seas and overwhelming natural beauty of the islands, Magellan's obsession leads to a rebellion and reckoning with the consequences of power.

Trailer

Are you ready for the journey?

Full Theatrical Release begins January 9, 2026. 

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