Magellan Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 29, 2025

Magellan

Release Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 NYC/LA

Director: Lav Diaz

Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal • Ângela Azevedo • Amado Arjay Babon • Dario Yazbek Bernal

N/A Adventure 2 hrs, 43 m

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (Gael García Bernal) 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.

Adventure Historical

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Who stars in Magellan – Cast List

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Gael Garcia Bernal
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Ângela Azevedo
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Amado Arjay Babon
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Dario Yazbek Bernal
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Who is making Magellan – Crew List

Director: Lav Diaz
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Marta Vieira Alves
Joaquim Sapinho
Albert Serra
Montse Triola
Mark Victor

Studio: Janus Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Magellan

Key Facts

*MAGELLAN has completed a one-week qualifying run to be eligible for year-end top ten lists and will open for a full theatrical run in 2026. 2025-11-29
Philippines's Official Submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards® 2025-11-29

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2025

Completed

Changed Magellan movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 2 hrs, 43 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Magellan Trailers and Clips

Magellan

Official Trailer

Magellan Release Date: When was the film released?

Magellan was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, January 9 , 2026. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Greenland 2: Migration, Primate and Oscar Shaw.

Magellan DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Magellan is expected to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in March 2026. This estimated date is subject to change and may vary by region. Pre-orders are available: Pre-order Magellan on DVD and Blu-ray on Amazon