New feature film by Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau), starring Wagner Moura (Civil War), opens in Brazilian cinemas in November
NEON released, this Thursday (16), the international trailer for The Secret Agentnew film by Kleber Mendonça Filho (Nighthawk) starring Wagner Moura (Civil War). Brazil’s candidate for the 2026 Oscars arrives in North American cinemas from November 26th, a few weeks after its release in Brazilian cinemas. Check it out:
“One of the best films of the year – perhaps the best.”
Official trailer for THE SECRET AGENT from director Kleber Mendonça Filho. Opens select theaters 11.26. pic.twitter.com/g3mjQY5EKI
— NEON (@neonrated) October 16, 2025
What is the story of The Secret Agent?
In The Secret Agent, Marcelo (Wagner Moura) is a university professor, who flees to Recife to escape government agents who are looking for him for subversive activities. However, upon arriving in the city, where he believes he is safe until he can flee the country with his young son, he discovers that he has been sworn to death by an old enemy.
In addition to Mourathe cast of The Secret Agent still has Maria Fernanda Cândido (Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets), Gabriel Leone (Senna), Alice Carvalho (Cangaço Novo), Isabel Zuaa (The Devil’s Knot), Rubens Santos (Aquarius), Udo Kier (Nighthawk), Thomas Aquinas (Crime DNA), Suzy Lopes (Paloma), Lyre Buddha (Heaviest is the Sky), Carlos Francisco (Mars One), Wilson Rabelo (Bandit: Number One) and Laura Lufési.
When does it debut The Secret Agent?
In addition to driving, Kleber Mendonça Filho is also responsible for the roadmap The Secret Agentwhich premieres on November 6, 2025 in Brazilian cinemas. Tickets are now on sale. Watch the new trailer below:
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