Brazil at the "Ibero-American Oscars": Who Are the 2026 Platino Award Nominees?

The Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts has officially released the shortlist of projects set to represent the "Green and Gold" at the 2026 Platino Awards. For fans of film and television, the lineup is a testament to a powerhouse year for Brazilian production.

In a historic first, the selection was determined through a direct vote by Academy members. Dozens of projects—ranging from fiction and documentaries to animation—were evaluated to fill the 35 competitive categories.

The Heavy Hitters

Two films are dominating the conversation during this nomination phase:

• "O Filho de Mil Homens" (The Son of a Thousand Men): Directed by Daniel Rezende, this film leads the pack with a staggering 11 nominations.

• "O Agente Secreto" (The Secret Agent): The latest project from acclaimed director Kleber Mendonça Filho followed closely behind, securing 8 nominations.

  
  

Key Highlights: What to Watch

On the Big Screen (Film):

• Best Picture: A fierce competition is brewing between The Secret Agent, Manas, and The Son of a Thousand Men.

• Powerhouse Performances: Brazil is bringing its "A-list" to the acting categories, featuring legends like Fernanda Montenegro (Vitória), Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent), and Jesuíta Barbosa, who stars as the iconic Ney Matogrosso in the biopic Homem com H.

• Documentaries: Critical favorites include Apocalipse nos Trópicos, Ritas, and a new documentary chronicling the life of music legend Milton Nascimento.

On the Small Screen (TV & Streaming):

• HBO’s Standout: The series Máscaras de Oxigênio Não Cairão Automaticamente has made a massive impact, earning nods in nearly every technical and acting category (with stars Johnny Massaro and Bruna Linzmeyer both nominated).

• True Crime Trend: The genre remains strong with Ângela Diniz: Assassinada e Condenada and Tremembé, the latter featuring Bianca Comparato as Anna Jatobá.

  
  

Brazil by the Numbers:

Category	Number of Entries
Fiction Features	28 Projects
TV Series	27 Projects
Documentaries	10 Projects
Comedies	6 Projects

What’s Next?

The extensive list highlights an audiovisual industry that is more diverse than ever—spanning from the animation Abá e Sua Banda to the Ceará-based fiction CIC. The Platino Awards serve as a premier global stage, cementing Brazilian talent within the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets.