---
title: "Magellan"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/magellan-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 975335
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 164
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Magellan (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/magellan-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Magellan is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under History, Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Andergraun Films, Rosa Filmes, Epicmedia. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A daring 16th‑century voyage confronts hunger, mutiny, and faith on the uncharted Pacific."

### Why Watch
- Epic historical scope
- Intense survival drama
- Rich period production

### Caveats & Content Note
- Long runtime of 2h44m
- Graphic conflict scenes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent confrontations and bleak survival scenes, making it suitable for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, adventure, dramatic, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/magellan-2025#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lav Diaz
- **Networks / Studios**: Andergraun Films, Rosa Filmes, Epicmedia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gael García Bernal** as *Fernão de Magalhães*
- **Amado Arjay Babon** as *Enrique de Malacca*
- **Ronnie Lazaro** as *Rajah Humabon*
- **Ângela Ramos** as *María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa*
- **Dario Yazbek Bernal** as *Duarte Barbosa*
- **Tomás Alves** as *Francisco Serrão*
- **Bong Cabrera** as *Rajah Kulambo*
- **Hazel Orencio** as *Reyna Juana*
- **Baptiste Pinteaux** as *Father Dela Reina*
- **Roger Alan Koza** as *Alfonso de Albuquerque*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Magellan based on a true story?
Yes, it dramatizes the real 16th‑century expedition of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a history‑driven adventure drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on January 9, 2026.

### Q: Does the film contain graphic violence?
The story includes violent conflict and harsh survival conditions, intended for mature viewers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Magellan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/975335)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*