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Secret Agent Nears $2M Box Office Milestone
5 Jan
Summary
- The Secret Agent is on track to be the fourth Brazilian film to cross $2 million.
- Wagner Moura stars in the political thriller set during Brazil's military dictatorship.
- The film garnered a 99% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, becoming a top-reviewed release.
The political thriller "The Secret Agent" is on the verge of a significant U.S. box office accomplishment. It is set to become only the fourth Brazilian film in history to gross over $2 million in North America. This achievement highlights the film's critical and commercial success.
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and featuring Wagner Moura, "The Secret Agent" garnered exceptional reviews, achieving a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film opened in North American theaters on November 26, 2025, and despite playing on a limited number of screens, it continues to draw audiences, amassing nearly $2 million to date.
Set in 1977 Brazil during a military dictatorship, the narrative follows a widowed academic who flees after opposing a corrupt government. The film's potential awards season buzz may further boost its box office performance as it aims to surpass previous Brazilian box office benchmarks.
