With the announcement of new titles and its participation in discussions about the future of the audiovisual industry, Netflix is reinforcing its ongoing investment in stories produced in Brazil.
Netflix arrives at Rio2C 2026 with an agenda dedicated to the future of audiovisual narratives and the celebration of local stories.
Shortly before the start of the largest creativity event in Latin America, the company is presenting five new Brazilian productions in various 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 writers and produced by Floresta.
A documentary about Brazilian navigator Tamara Klink on her solo and inspiring journey across the Arctic – Netflix’s first production in collaboration with Maria Farinha Filmes.
A new melodrama directed by renowned filmmaker Rogério Gomes (also known as 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 announcement of these titles highlights the diversity of formats, genres, and authentic narratives on Netflix in Brazil, and they join other local 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 Montres and produced by A Fábrica – an adaptation of Raphael Montes’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.
“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 are developing in Brazil,” says Elisabetta Zenatti, Vice President of Content at Netflix Brazil. “These new projects reflect precisely 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 during 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 collaboration and financing models for Brazilian cinema.
Netflix’s participation begins on Tuesday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m. (local time) on the Brands&Co stage, with the panel “Beyond Screens: How Great Stories Create Connections Between Brands and Fans.” Fernanda Guimarães, Director of Brand Partnerships for Netflix Latin America, will speak with Guilherme Poyares, Marketing Director for Non-Alcoholic Products at Ambev, about how entertainment strengthens the relationship between brands and audiences.
On Wednesday, May 27, at 11:30 a.m., the panel “Sports on Netflix: How to Build Compelling Narratives Through Entertainment” will take place on the Writers Room stage. The conversation, moderated by Domitila Becker, will bring together Elisa Chalfon, Head of Non-Fiction at Netflix Brazil; Haná Vaisman, Head of Fiction Series at Netflix Brazil; and directors Pedro Morelli, Paulo Morelli, and Luis Ara, who directed Brazil ’70: The Saga of the Three-Time Championship, Four-Time Champions: Brazil Believed Again, and Ronaldinho Gaúcho (Ronaldinho: The One and Only).
On Thursday the 28th at 10:00 a.m., on the Global Stage, Francisco Ramos, Vice President of Content for Netflix Latin America, will participate in the talk “From Latin America to the World: The New Cartography of Audiovisual Media,” moderated by journalist Flávia Guerra.
That same day, at 12:15 p.m. on the Story Village stage, Elisabetta Zenatti will participate in the panel “Scenarios for the Brazilian Audiovisual Industry in 2030,” with Patricia Muratori, General Manager of YouTube for Latin America; Julia Rueff, executive director of Globoplay; and Renata Brandão, CEO of Conspiração Filmes, with moderation by Cristina Padiglione.
To close Netflix’s participation in the event, Gilberto Toscano, Senior Director of Legal Affairs, will moderate the panel “Licensing and Co-production at Netflix: Innovative Models to Support Independent Cinema in Brazil,” at 2:00 p.m. on the Screening Room stage. Participants will 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, Director of Licensing at Netflix Brazil, who will 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 emerging talent.
A Estranha na Cama (The Stranger in Bed), a new thriller from Netflix Brazil based on the unpublished book by Raphael Montes, developed by Casa Montes and produced by A Fábrica, with 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 quiet 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.
The Game Owners, Season 2. New stories in the series starring André Lamoglia about the clandestine world of illegal lottery betting. Created by Heitor Dhalia, Bruno Passeri, and Bernardo Barcellos, and produced by Paranoïd.
Trapped with My Mother-in-Law, Season 4, the fourth season of the reality show created in Brazil, produced by Floresta and hosted by Fernanda Souza, will feature celebrity appearances.
Mom Knows Best? (Sua Mãe Te Conhece?), a new 100% Brazilian reality show that pits mothers and sons against each other 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 heartbreak, decides to date men of all zodiac signs and document the experience in a vlog. Produced by Boutique Filmes, this series 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 the Brazilian Netflix crime drama, a hit that reached the Top 10 in several countries. Directed 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), the new film by Gabriel Martins, produced by Filmes de Plástico.
The Pilgrim, the film adaptation of Paulo Coelho’s worldwide bestseller, directed by Vicente Amorim. Produced by Gullane and starring Rodrigo Santoro and Johnny Massaro.
