Don Chisciotte (2026) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2026, Don Chisciotte is a drame film directed by Fabio Segatori.

What it’s about. Wounded at the Battle of Lepanto and recoverying in a Messina hospital, Miguel de Cervantes experiences a vision amidst fever and hallucinations. From the flames of burning books, Don Alonso Quijano is born—a man driven mad by tales of chivalry who transforms into the knight-errant Don Quixote. Accompanied by the simple Sancho Panza, lured by the promise of an island to rule, Quixote embarks on a quest where inns become castles and windmills turn into giants. Despite the cruel mockery of bored nobles and a series of crushing defeats, his madness reveals a disarming purity: he fights solely for justice and freedom, even as the world laughs. Betrayed and humiliated, he is eventually brought home in a cage, unable to survive without his ideals. As he dies, the scene shifts back to the Sicilian night: from the pain of war, Cervantes has forged a masterpiece—the stubborn dream of a more liberated humanity.

Who’s in it. Don Chisciotte stars Alessio Boni as Don Chisciotte, Fiorenzo Mattu, Marcello Fonte and Ángela Molina, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don Chisciotte page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don Chisciotte tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.