When was Magellan released?

Magellan was released on 10 September 2025.

Where can I watch Magellan online?

Magellan is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.

Is there a Hindi trailer for Magellan?

No verified Hindi trailer for Magellan is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.

What is the rating of Magellan?

Magellan holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 35 votes.

Who directed Magellan?

Magellan (2025) was directed by Lav Diaz.

Magellan

Name: Magellan
Genre: History, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2025-09-10
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Ângela Ramos, Dario Yazbek Bernal

6.4(35)20252h 44m3

History

Adventure

Drama

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.

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6.4/10
35 votes

Status: Released
Budget: $2.3M
Box office: —
Language: Portuguese

based on true story
colonisation
period drama
oceanic expedition
explorer
multilingual
historical drama
16th century
portuguese history
magellan
slow cinema
seafarer

Top billed cast

Ângela RamosMaría Caldera Beatriz Barbosa

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Release dates

IndiaIN
- PremiereInternational Film Festival of India21 Nov 2025
- PremiereChennai International Film Festival11 Dec 2025
- PremiereInternational Film Festival of Kerala13 Dec 2025
- PremiereBengaluru International Film Festival30 Jan 2026
United StatesUS
- PremiereNew York FIlm Festival9 Oct 2025
- PremiereSanta Fe International Film Festival 16 Oct 2025
- PremierePhiladelphia Film Festival19 Oct 2025
- PremiereAFI Fest / Montclair Film Festival / Vermont International Film Festival / SBIFF's Riviera Theatre & Film Center22 Oct 2025
- PremiereNewport Beach Film Festival23 Oct 2025
- PremiereChicago International Film Festival24 Oct 2025
- PremiereHawai'i International Film Festival25 Oct 2025
- PremiereOrcas Island Film Festival26 Oct 2025
- PremiereSan Diego Asian Film Festival10 Nov 2025
- PremiereAFI European Union Film Showcase6 Dec 2025
- PremiereMuseum of Modern Art - The Contenders7 Dec 2025
- PremierePalm Springs International Film Festival5 Jan 2026
- Theatrical (limited)NRNew York, NY / Los Angeles, CA9 Jan 2026
- TheatricalNR23 Jan 2026
- Digital / OTT17 Mar 2026
- PhysicalNRBlu-ray / DVD23 Jun 2026
United KingdomGB
- PremiereBFI London Film Festival11 Oct 2025
AustraliaAU
- PremiereSydney Film Festival11 Jun 2025
- PremiereEuropa Film Festival24 Feb 2026
- Theatrical (limited)22 Apr 2026
CanadaCA
- PremiereToronto International Film Festival4 Sept 2025
- PremiereVancouver International Film Festival4 Oct 2025
- PremiereFestival du Nouveau Cinéma13 Oct 2025
- PremiereSemaine de la critique de Montréal16 Jan 2026
- Theatrical (limited)Montréal / Toronto5 Feb 2026
- PremiereVictoria Film Festival7 Feb 2026
AustriaAT
- PremiereVienna International Film Festival18 Oct 2025
BelgiumBE
- PremiereFilmfestival Oostende31 Jan 2026
- Theatrical (limited)18 Feb 2026
BrazilBR
- Premiere16Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival5 Oct 2025
- Premiere16Panorama Internacional Coisa de Cinema26 Mar 2026
- Theatrical3 Dec 2026
ChileCL
- PremiereValdivia Film Festival 13 Oct 2025
ChinaCN
- PremiereHainan Island International Film Festival3 Dec 2025
- PremiereBeijing International Film Festival18 Apr 2026
- PremiereShanghai International Film Festival12 Jun 2026
ColombiaCO
- PremiereBogota International Film Festival11 Oct 2025
CroatiaHR
- PremiereHuman Rights Film Festival2 Dec 2025

Frequently asked questions

When was Magellan released?: Magellan was released on 10 September 2025.
Where can I watch Magellan online?: Magellan is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Magellan?: No verified Hindi trailer for Magellan is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Magellan?: Magellan holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 35 votes.
Who directed Magellan?: Magellan (2025) was directed by Lav Diaz.
How long is Magellan?: Magellan runs for 2h 44m.

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