Overview
- 'The Secret Agent' won Best International Film and Wagner Moura took Best Actor from the New York Film Critics Circle.
- The New York Times placed the film eighth on its list of the year's ten best movies.
- The film was nominated for Best International Film at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, with trophies to be presented on February 15, 2026.
- Brazil's film academy (ABCAA) selected the title as the country's official submission for the 2026 Academy Award for Best International Feature.
- After earning two Gotham nominations but no wins, Moura presented the breakthrough director award with Rose Byrne as the event drew scrutiny over eligibility for higher‑budget films.