Brazilian filmmaker Petra Costa, an Academy Award nominee, has released a new documentary titled "Apocalypse in the Tropics," which explores the rise of evangelical Christianity and its influence on Brazil's political landscape. The film offers a decade-long examination of the spiritual and political upheaval in Brazil, focusing on figures such as evangelical leader Silas Malafaia and the political dynamics involving former President Jair Bolsonaro and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The documentary also draws parallels between Brazil's political crisis and the political climate in the United States under former President Donald Trump. "Apocalypse in the Tropics" premiered in select theaters in Brazil on July 11, 2025, and became available for streaming on Netflix on July 14, 2025. The film has received critical acclaim for its in-depth portrayal of the evangelical Christian right's impact on liberal democracy and Brazil’s power structure. During filming, the Netflix crew encountered violent protests linked to the January 8 events in Brazil. Petra Costa aims for the documentary to inspire action rather than paralysis, highlighting the ongoing challenges to democracy in Brazil.