Beast Race

Set in a futuristic Rio de Janeiro, this action thriller follows a young resistance leader who enters a lethal competition based on parkour. In this dystopian society, participants represent animals from a lottery system and fight for a prize. The protagonist must win the deadly race to ensure his sister survives.

The film was directed by Fernando Meirelles, Rodrigo Pesavento, and Ernesto Solis. For Meirelles, this project follows his previous work on City of God, The Constant Gardener, Blindness, 360, Rio, I Love You, and The Two Popes. The movie was produced by Amazon MGM Studios and O2 Filmes, with a screenplay written by Ernesto Solis, Rodrigo Lages, and Eva Klaver.

The ensemble cast features Matheus Abreu as Mano, alongside Rodrigo Santoro, Isis Valverde, Thainá Duarte, Bruno Gagliasso, and Seu Jorge. A total of 31 actors are credited in the production. Since its release in March 2026, the film has received a positive response from viewers, maintaining a rating of 7/10 on TMDB based on 123 votes.