The master of Brazilian cinema is officially back in his element. Directed by the legendary Fernando Meirelles alongside Rodrigo Pesavento and Ernesto Solis, Beast Race (2026) (originally titled Corrida dos Bichos) delivers a high-octane, neon-drenched dystopian sci-fi epic.
The Plot: A Parkour Hellscape
Set in a dark, near-future Rio de Janeiro where the ocean has completely dried up, society has fractured into a brutal class system. The city's corporate tycoons control a million-dollar, illegal parkour competition inspired by the underground animal lottery. Marginals, branded as "Beasts," are used as disposable gambling pawns. The stakes turn deeply personal for Mano (Matheus Abreu), a fierce rebel leader forced to enter the deadly race when his younger sister is wagered as human collateral.
Key Highlights
- Meirelles' Homecoming: Marks the visionary director's highly anticipated feature film return to his native Portuguese language, 24 years after his magnum opus, City of God.
- Star-Studded Ensemble: Features powerhouse performances from global and Brazilian icons, including Rodrigo Santoro, Isis Valverde, Seu Jorge, and pop superstar Anitta.
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