South american cinema

Against the Hurricane on Netflix: two brothers confront the Acapulco disaster

Against the Hurricane lands on Netflix on October 23, 2026. Two half-brothers try to survive the onslaught of Hurricane Otis off the coast of Acapulco.

Wild Horse Nine: John Malkovich, Venice prize-winner, faces off against Sam Rockwell

John Malkovich, feted at Venice, and Sam Rockwell play two CIA agents in Wild Horse Nine, hitting theaters on November 4, 2026.

The Secret Agent on Canal+ Cinéma(s): the Cannes prize-winning film starring Wagner Moura

The Secret Agent, Kleber Mendonça Filho’s political thriller starring Wagner Moura, will air on Canal+ Cinéma(s) on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM. The film picked up two awards at Cannes in 2025 and at the Golden Globes in 2026.

Dégel: Manuela Martelli Probes the Silences of Chile's Post-Dictatorship

Dégel, Manuela Martelli's new film starring Maya O’Rourke and Saskia Rosendahl, opens in theaters on August 26, 2026. Check out the trailer.

My Samurai Family: An animated film that bridges Brazil and Japan

My Samurai Family, Célia Catunda's animated feature adapted from the novel Nihonjin, hits theaters on September 16, 2026. Watch the trailer.

Wrath: a Brazilian series blending MMA and thriller on Netflix

Wrath arrives on Netflix on July 29, 2026. An amnesiac man rebuilds his life through MMA as his criminal past threatens to catch up with him.

One Hundred Years of Solitude Season 2 on Netflix: release date set for August 5, 2026.

Season 2 of One Hundred Years of Solitude lands on Netflix on August 5, 2026, propelling the Buendía family saga toward Macondo's downfall.

Las Azules on Apple TV+ : Season 2 lands August 12, 2026

The Mexican crime series Las Azules is back on Apple TV+ with a second season slated for August 12, 2026.

Mon Meilleur Ami : the Argentine drama lands on streaming

My Best Friend, the debut feature from Martín Deus, is an Argentine drama about teenage friendship, identity, and family secrets.

I’m Not Afraid on Netflix: a Mexican drama adapted from a cult novel

"I'm Not Afraid" arrives on Netflix on July 8, 2026. This Mexican series follows ten-year-old Miguel, who stumbles upon a kidnapped child in a remote village.

In the Hand of Dante on Netflix: Oscar Isaac takes on The Divine Comedy

In the Hand of Dante, Julian Schnabel's film starring Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, and Martin Scorsese, lands on Netflix on June 24, 2026.

Frankelda, it’s me on Netflix: a Mexican Gothic animated film

Frankelda, it’s me, a Mexican stop-motion animated film from Roy and Arturo Ambriz, arrives on Netflix on June 12, 2026 with a Gothic, 19th‑century tale.

Brasil 70 on Netflix: Pelé's Seleção in a mini-series

Brasil 70: The Third Crown lands on Netflix on May 29, 2026. This Brazilian miniseries looks back at Pelé’s Brazil and the 1970 World Cup.

Dibu Martínez on Netflix: the hybrid documentary about the Argentine goalkeeper

Dibu Martínez: The kid who stops time premieres on Netflix on May 28, 2026. The film traces the Argentine goalkeeper’s childhood and career through animation, archival footage and interviews.

Vanilla: Mayra Hermosillo's Mexican comedy-drama hits theaters

Vanilla, Mayra Hermosillo’s debut feature, arrives in theaters on May 20. A Mexican dramedy driven by a young heroine navigating grief and family secrets.

Radioactive Crisis: Nuclear Disaster Unfolds in Brazil

Radioactive Emergency, a gripping Brazilian drama inspired by true events surrounding a nuclear catastrophe, hits Netflix on March 18, 2026.

Call of Chaos: Brazilian Thriller on Netflix

The Call of Chaos, a Brazilian thriller directed by Pedro Morelli and starring Camilla Damião and Seu Jorge, premieres on Netflix on February 11, 2026. A gripping blend of action and drama set against the backdrop of São Paulo.

Dreams, a romantic drama by Michel Franco starring Jessica Chastain

Dreams, a romantic drama thriller directed by Michel Franco starring Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández, follows the clandestine exile of a Mexican dancer in the United States.

The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo: Chilean Drama Awarded at Cannes

The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo is Diego Céspedes' debut feature. Winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes 2025, it will hit theaters on February 18, 2026.

My Korean sweetheart: Netflix's romantic reality show

Romantic reality TV show My Korean Darling follows five Brazilian women as they travel to South Korea to meet their crushes, streaming on Netflix since January 2026.