Secret Agent Ranks Among HBO Max Top Ten
Wagner Moura's Oscar-nominated film has returned to the streaming charts following its Best Actor nomination.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Action/Adventure
The Secret Agent, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura as Armando Solimões, is currently one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max worldwide. The film, released November 26, 2025, is the platform's sixth most-watched movie.
Why it matters
The film's streaming performance follows a 2025 Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and a Best Actor nomination for Moura. Renewed attention to the film reflects how awards recognition can extend a title's audience well after release.
The Secret Agent runs 158 minutes and ranks sixth among HBO Max movies by viewership. The ranking does not specify viewing hours or the measurement window.
The players
Wagner Moura
Brazilian actor who plays Armando Solimões and earned a Best Actor nomination at the 2025 Academy Awards.
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Brazilian filmmaker who directed The Secret Agent.
Michael B. Jordan
American actor who won the 2025 Academy Award for Best Actor for Sinners.
The details
Wagner Moura's Best Actor nomination at the 2025 Academy Awards, which was won by Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, has drawn renewed attention to the film. The Secret Agent's Best Picture nomination the same year also contributed to its profile.
Timeline
November 26, 2025: The Secret Agent released.
2025: Academy Award nominations announced, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
November 1, 2026: Reports place The Secret Agent among HBO Max's top-ten streamed movies.
Industry Dynamics
Awards recognition at the 2025 Academy Awards has become a driver of streaming demand for nominated international features. The Secret Agent's HBO Max ranking illustrates how a Best Actor nomination can sustain a title's visibility on a subscription platform.
The Secret Agent is available to stream on HBO Max, where it ranks among the platform's most-watched movies. Viewers can access the 158-minute film through the platform's subscription service.
The takeaway
Awards recognition can extend a film's audience long after its theatrical or initial release. Viewers looking for international features can use top-streaming rankings as a guide to titles drawing wide attention.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
