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Disney+ Sets January 16, 2026 Streaming Debut for Argentine Hit Homo Argentum

The platform date caps a deliberate strategy to keep the box-office phenomenon in theaters long enough to build sustained word-of-mouth.

Overview

  • Disney+ confirmed an exclusive Latin American premiere for Homo Argentum on January 16, 2026, presented within the service’s Hulu-branded entertainment section.
  • Producer Pampa Films delayed the streaming rollout to extend the film’s big-screen run and capitalize on audience momentum.
  • The release has drawn nearly 2 million moviegoers in Argentina and continues limited theatrical play.
  • Directed by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat, the anthology stars Guillermo Francella across 16 satirical short stories centered on Argentine society.
  • The film screened at the Rome International Film Festival, where reports noted a prolonged standing ovation from local audiences.