During its Next on Netflix event, the streamer unveiled plenty of news for its Latin American markets, including a new Anitta documentary and the premiere date for “El Eternauta,” its ambitious adaptation of the Argentinian sci-fi graphic novel of the same name.
In Brazil, it was revealed that an intimate new documentary on Anitta, the country’s biggest pop star, is currently in production. “Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta” is set to premiere this year.
“This is the first time the public will get to see the Larissa that exists behind Anitta, without any filters,” Anitta said in a statement. “I gave so much of myself for Anitta to exist. Moments of connection with myself became increasingly rare and brief. But this came at a high cost – physically and mentally. Over the nearly 15 years of my career, I dedicated myself to creating a strong, independent, and unbeatable persona. Now, it’s time to show Larissa intimately, through the lens of someone special who knew me before I even thought of becoming Anitta. The film is beautiful, emotional, and honest. I believe it will surprise a lot of people.”
LARISSA: O OUTRO LADO DE ANITTA. Next On Netflix 2025. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
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LARISSA: O OUTRO LADO DE ANITTA. Next On Netflix 2025. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
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Meanwhile, Argentina’s “El Eternauta” — which is headlined by one of the country’s biggest movie stars Ricardo Darín (“The Secrets in Their Eyes”) — signals the streamer’s ambition to venture into different genres within Latin America. “El Eternauta” will premiere globally on April 30.
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Set in the aftermath of a devastating toxic snowfall kills millions, the series is helmed by Bruno Stagnaro and stars Darín as Juan Salvo, who joins forces with a group of survivors in Buenos Aires to resist the invisible threat.
Another anticipated title on Netflix’s slate in Argentina is “Atrapados,” based on Harlen Coben’s novel “Caught,”which is set for a March 26 premiere.
Francisco Ramos, VP of of content for Latin America, said the title reflected the streamer’s mandate to tell “authentic stories that represent the local culture while serving different tastes.”
Meanwhile in Mexico, Netflix teased a series about the late Mexican singing idol Juan Gabriel, directed by seasoned documentary helmer María José Cuevas. Watch a clip below.