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Magellan

6.3(40)20252h 44m6

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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Status
Released
Budget
$2.3M
Box office
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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

Behind the camera

Director

Lav Diaz

Writers

Lav Diaz

Produced in

Philippines, Portugal, Spain, France, Taiwan

Where to watch

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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

Magellan was released on 10 September 2025.

Audience reviews

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    Call Me Dunham

    12/7/2025

    8/10

    The real definition of every frame being a painting, it’s truly that beautiful. Magellan is one of the best historical biopic films I’ve ever seen. Shot entirely with static frames, minimal scoring, calm and quiet vibes, and cinematography that’s beautifully serene and soothing to look at. Lav Diaz also boldly portrays the dark side of colonialism and the deceit of European explorers in the past even though, as fa…

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    Louay Jabry

    1/23/2026

    1/10

    I have never assigned a rating of 1/10 to any film until this one. For all those that have been taken by the cinematography, you have been taken for a ride. The use of a 4:3 ratio, dark, smudgy static wide shot series of 2-4 minutes takes, minimal dialog and acting does not make a great film, especially when it is slow for no reason and lasts almost 3 hours. You couldn't even see the main protagonist's face for the f…

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    swiewior

    7/7/2026

    1/10

    I don't remember watching more boring movie, or even close to that one. We were confused, disgusted, bored and eventually stopped caring about whatever is displayed on the screen and went on with our days, occasionally looking at the screen when some noise banged from speakers. Was there even any plot at all? I wasted too much time on it to bother. I hardly review any movies but I feel it's the only purpose I see fro…

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    macarellidavid

    9/17/2026

    I just got finished watching this turkey, and I would have to say that it was a humongous piece of junk. Considering how significant a story it is from a historical point of view, they just didn't do much with the story or the concept. And it was totally devoid of any sort of Maritime theme, nor did they take advantage of the possibility of showing the spirit of adventure and ocean crossings that they should have and…

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