Magellan

About Magellan

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas.

Magellan (2025) is a history film directed by Lav Diaz. Gael García Bernal takes the lead as Fernão de Magalhães, Amado Arjay Babon as Enrique de Malacca, Ronnie Lazaro as Rajah Humabon, and Ângela Ramos as María Caldera Beatriz Barbosa.

It runs 164 minutes and was released in September 2025. Written by Lav Diaz. The story is adapted from real events.

Shelv files it under historical drama, based on real person, biographical drama, and 16th century. It carries a NR rating.

Raja Shivaji, Mata Hari, and Ikkis make useful companions to Magellan.