Netflix Announces Five New Brazilian Productions and Expands Its Presence at Rio2C 2026

With new announcements and participation in discussions on the future of the audiovisual industry, Netflix reinforces its ongoing investment in stories produced in Brazil.

Netflix is coming to Rio2C 2026 with an agenda dedicated to the future of audiovisual storytelling and the celebration of Brazilian stories. Shortly before the start of the official programming of Latin America's largest creativity event, the company presents five new Brazilian productions across different genres and formats:

MED, Netflix's first Brazilian medical series, starring Clara Moneke and produced by Paranoid.

Os Crentes, a comedy special created by Christian screenwriters and produced by Floresta.

A documentary about Brazilian sailor Tamara Klink's solitary and inspiring journey across the Arctic - Netflix's first production with the production company Maria Farinha Filmes.

A new melodrama series directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rogério Gomes (aka Papinha) and produced by A Fábrica.

A comedy about open marriage, created by Alexandre Machado and directed by José Alvarenga Jr., produced by Manas Filmes.

The announcements highlight the diversity of formats, genres and authentic narratives from Netflix in Brazil and join other Brazilian projects in various stages of development and production, such as Habeas Corpus, Netflix's first Brazilian legal drama, produced by Café Royal; A Estranha na Cama, developed by Casa Montes and produced by A Fábrica - an adaptation of Raphael's upcoming novel of the same name; and the reality show Mom Knows Best? (Sua Mãe Te Conhece?), an original and 100% Brazilian format, produced by BoxFish and Farra (see the complete list at the end of the text).

"Rio2C is an important space for dialogue with the industry and also a great opportunity to showcase the strength and diversity of the stories we're developing in Brazil," says Elisabetta Zenatti, Vice President of Content at Netflix Brazil. "These new projects reflect just that: different genres, perspectives and creators, all with great potential to connect with audiences both in Brazil and internationally."

Netflix at Rio2C 2026

Netflix will participate in five panels throughout the event, bringing together executives, creators and partners to discuss topics such as the future of audiovisual production in Brazil and Latin America, sports storytelling, and models of collaboration and financing for Brazilian cinema.

The program kicks off on Tuesday, 26 May at 3:30 pm on the Brands&Co stage, with the panel discussion "Beyond the screens: How great stories create connections between brands and fans." Fernanda Guimarães, Netflix's Director of Brand Partnerships for Latin America, will speak with Guilherme Poyares, Ambev's Director of Marketing for Non-Alcoholics, about how entertainment strengthens the relationship between brands and audiences.

On Wednesday, 27 May at 11:30 am on the Writers Room stage, the panel "Sports on Netflix: How to build compelling narratives in entertainment." The discussion, moderated by Domitila Becker, brings together Elisa Chalfon, Head of Non-Fiction at Netflix Brazil; Haná Vaisman, Head of Scripted Series at Netflix Brazil; and directors Pedro Morelli, Paulo Morelli and Luis Ara, who directed Brazil '70: The Third Star, USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory and Ronaldinho: The One and Only.

On Thursday, 28 May at 10 am on the Global Stage, Francisco Ramos, Netflix's Vice President of Content for Latin America, will discuss "From Latin America to the world: The new cartography of audiovisual media,", moderated by journalist Flávia Guerra.

On the same day at 12:15 pm on the Story Village stage, Elisabetta Zenatti will participate in the panel discussion "Scenarios for the Brazilian Audiovisual Industry in 2030," alongside Patricia Muratori, General Manager of YouTube in Latin America; Julia Rueff, Executive Director of Globoplay; and Renata Brandão, CEO of Conspiração Filmes, with Cristina Padiglione moderating.

To wrap up Netflix's participation in the event, Gilberto Toscano, Senior Director of Legal Affairs, will moderate the panel "Licensing and co-production on Netflix: Innovative models to support independent cinema in Brazil" at 2:00 p.m. on the Screening Room stage. Participants include Gabriel Martins, director of Vicentina Pede Desculpas and founder of Filmes de Plástico; Silvia Cruz, distributor of The Secret Agent and founder of Vitrine Filmes; Fabrício Bittar, producer of Inexplicável and managing partner of Clube Filmes; and Barbara Adams, Head of Licensing at Netflix Brazil, to discuss new formats for supporting and collaborating with Brazilian independent cinema.

Brazilian productions coming soon to Netflix:

Habeas Corpus, Netflix's first Brazilian legal drama, produced by Café Royal and starring Marjorie Estiano, Any Gabrielly, Vladimir Brichta, Marisa Orth, Danton Mello, Natália Lage, Naruna Costa and a cast full of rising stars.

A Estranha na Cama, a new Netflix Brazil thriller based on an unpublished book by Raphael Montes, developed by Casa Montes and produced by A Fábrica, featuring a star-studded cast including Paola Oliveira, Bella Campos, and Emilio Dantas.

Just the Two of Us (Enfim Sós), a comedy series about a couple whose peaceful life is turned upside down when their children return home. Produced by A Fábrica. Created and written by Cláudio Paiva. Original concept by Patrícia Leme. Directed by Maurício Farias. Starring: Andréa Beltrão, Fábio Assunção, Claudia Abreu, and Marco Ricca.

Rulers of Fortune Season 2, new developments in the series starring André Lamoglia about the underground world of illegal lottery gambling. Created by Heitor Dhalia, Bruno Passeri, and Bernardo Barcellos, and produced by Paranoïd.

Stranded with My Mother-in-Law 4, the first season of the reality show created in Brazil, produced by Floresta and hosted by Fernanda Souza, which will feature appearances by celebrities.

Mom Knows Best? (Sua Mãe Te Conhece?), a new, 100% Brazilian reality show that pits mothers against their children in a competition with a prize of up to 1 million reais. Hosted by Cláudia Raia and produced by BoxFish and Farra.

The 12 Signs of Valentina, a series about a young woman who, after a romantic disappointment, decides to date men of every zodiac sign and document the experience in a vlog. Produced by Boutique Filmes, it is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Ray Tavares, who co-created the series with Bia Crespo.

Rauls, a new series in partnership with KondZilla and LB Entertainment. Directed by Kaique Alves and produced by Manas Filmes.

Criminal Code 3, the third season of Netflix's Brazilian police action series, a hit that made it into the Top 10 in several countries. General direction by Heitor Dhalia and produced by Paranoid.

A melodrama about the secrets and intrigues of a wealthy Rio de Janeiro family, directed by Mauro Mendonça Filho. The cast includes Marieta Severo, Alice Wegmann, Nanda Costa, and José de Abreu.

On Behalf of My Son (Vicentina Pede Desculpas), Gabriel Martins' new film, produced by Filmes de Plástico.

The Pilgrimage, the film adaptation of Paulo Coelho's global bestseller, directed by Vicente Amorim. Produced by Gullane, starring Rodrigo Santoro and Johnny Massaro.