Magellan
Magalhães
Synopsis
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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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-18
Top Cast
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Gael García Bernal
Fernão de Magalhães
Amado Arjay Babon
Enrique de Malacca
Ronnie Lazaro
Rajah Humabon
Ângela Ramos
María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa
Dario Yazbek Bernal
Duarte Barbosa
Tomás Alves
Francisco Serrão
Bong Cabrera
Rajah Kulambo
Hazel Orencio
Reyna Juana
Baptiste Pinteaux
Father Dela Reina
Roger Alan Koza
Alfonso de Albuquerque
Brontis Jodorowsky
Bishop Fonseca
Valdemar Santos
Rui Faleiro
Ivo Arroja
Cristóvão
Rafa Siguion-Reyna
Nuno
Sasa Cabalquinto
Babaylan
Paulo Calatré
Francisco Miranda
Rafael Morais
Joao Carvalho
Max Grosse Majench
Juan de Cartagena
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 9, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 23, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lav Diaz
- Original Score
- Marc Verdaguer
- Original Title
- Magalhães
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, Portugal, Spain, France, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, Spanish, French, English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Andergraun Films, Rosa Filmes, Epicmedia, Black Cap Pictures, El Viaje Films, Volos Films, Lib Films, Ten17p
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Marc Verdaguer
Artur Tort, Lav Diaz
Artur Tort, Lav Diaz
Montse Triola, Bianca Balbuena, Bradley Liew, Joaquim Sapinho, Albert Serra
Department Leadership Roster
Lav Diaz
Screenplay
Lav Diaz
Director
Bianca Balbuena
Producer
Bradley Liew
Producer
Joaquim Sapinho
Producer
Albert Serra
Producer
Marc Verdaguer
Original Music Composer
Artur Tort
Director of Photography
Lav Diaz
Director of Photography
Célia Fernandes
Costume Design
Artur Tort
Editor
Lav Diaz
Editor
Marta Alves
Producer
Viktor Mara
Producer
Lav Diaz
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magellan
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What is Magellan about?
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.
Who directed Magellan?
Magellan was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in Magellan?
The principal cast of Magellan includes Gael García Bernal, Amado Arjay Babon, Ronnie Lazaro, Ângela Ramos, Dario Yazbek Bernal.
When was Magellan released and how long is it?
Magellan was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Magellan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magellan was composed by Marc Verdaguer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magellan?
Magellan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).