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Netflix and Globo Agree on 18-Title Brazilian Content Deal
Netflix has licensed 18 Brazilian titles from Globo, in the largest programming deal between the companies.
The package includes 14 films, three telenovelas and a TV series, with rights differing by title and territory.
I’m Still Here, Walter Salles’ Oscar-winning film, is included for Brazil only; Netflix has worldwide rights to Vitória, starring Fernanda Montenegro.
Netflix also acquired seven seasons of the comedy Vai Que Cola for Brazil, while India – A Love Story is licensed for the United States and Latin America.
The deal brings Brazilian films and television to Netflix audiences in several markets, with titles to be dubbed and subtitled in multiple languages.
The sources give different start dates: one says titles begin arriving in December, while the other says they will drop from mid-2027; both describe a rollout continuing through mid-2027.
Netflix and Globo have agreed an 18-title licensing deal, described as the largest programming deal between the companies.
The package includes 14 films, three telenovelas and one series.
It is led by Walter Salles’ Oscar-winning film I’m Still Here, which Netflix licensed for Brazil only.
Rights vary by title, with Vitória licensed worldwide and India – A Love Story licensed for the U.S. and Latin America.
The titles are due to roll out on Netflix from December through mid-2027, though one report says they will arrive from mid-2027.
- Who
- Netflix and Brazilian media company Globo.
- What
- They agreed on an 18-title licensing deal covering films, telenovelas and a series.
- When
- Announced October 19, 2026; titles are expected to roll out from December through mid-2027.
- Where
- The deal covers titles licensed in Brazil, the U.S. and Latin America, and worldwide, depending on the title.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Netflix and Globo announced their 18-title licensing deal.
The titles are due to begin rolling out on Netflix, according to Variety.
The rollout is expected to continue through this period.
- Deal size
- 18 titles
- Package
- 14 films, three telenovelas and one series
- I’m Still Here rights
- Brazil only
- Vitória rights
- Worldwide
- India – A Love Story rights
- U.S. and Latin America
- Vai Que Cola
- Seven seasons licensed in Brazil
3 sources
Netflix e Globo fecham acordo de licenciamento com 18 títulos para o streaming
Netflix Strikes Deal With Globo For Brazilian Fare Including ‘I’m Still Here’ & ‘India – A Love Story’
Globo, Netflix Strike Biggest Licensing Deal Between the Two Companies, Led by Walter Salles’ Oscar Winner ‘I’m Still Here’ (EXCLUSIVE)
What people are saying
We hope this agreement is just the first step in a long partnership between two companies that share the ambition, creative craftsmanship and commitment to take Brazilian culture even further
By combining that experience with Netflix’s global scale, we take another step toward bringing Brazilian creativity to new audiences, expanding the presence and strengthening the recognition of Brazilian film and television abroad.
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