Netflix and Sony Pictures are doubling down on their strategic partnership in 2026, bringing a wave of major productions to the streaming service's catalog in Brazil. The deal, already in place in the United States since 2022, now expands globally, ensuring Brazilian subscribers get access to hit movies shortly after their theatrical run. This exclusive window, known as Pay-1, marks the first phase where a title becomes available for streaming, letting fans watch Sony's biggest releases faster and more conveniently.
Starting January 2026, a slew of titles will land on the platform, while others will be removed as the contract cycle dictates. The lineup ranges from blockbusters like Venom: The Last Dance and Kraven the Hunter to acclaimed comedies and indie dramas. Plus, thanks to the new global agreement, by 2027 the catalog should get even stronger, with highly anticipated productions like the adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
Key 2026 Arrivals and Departures
2026 is a busy year. While films like The Teachers' Lounge and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire leave the platform as early as January, arrivals kick into high gear. One of the first big draws is A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, a romantic comedy starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, hitting the service on January 17. Soon after, action and horror fans can expect Sisu: Road to Revenge in March and the sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in May.
But the heaviest hitters arrive in the second half of the year. Slated for a November debut, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Tom Holland back as the web-slinger, promises to be a major highlight. Additionally, the comedy Anaconda, starring Jack Black, and the thriller Shiver are on the waiting list. It's worth noting these dates are estimates and may shift, but the content pipeline for the year is already set.
Future of the Partnership and What's Next
Looking beyond 2026, the Netflix-Sony Pictures partnership promises to bring even more iconic franchises to streaming. The live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, for instance, is slated for a theatrical release in 2027 and should hit the service a few months later. Likewise, the sequel to the acclaimed animated film Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse and the new Jumanji movie are on the radar for the coming years.
This expansion of the deal represents a major move in the Brazilian streaming market, cementing Netflix as a primary hub for major studio films right after their big-screen run. Subscribers have plenty to celebrate, with a steady flow of new content ranging from action blockbusters to award-winning dramas and family-friendly animations—all at no extra cost on their monthly subscription.