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Leonardo DiCaprio‘s latest documentary release has quickly become a major hit on YouTube. The free feature has crossed one million views in less than 60 hours. It is also averaging more than 35,000 views per hour as its audience continues to grow. The film follows an Indigenous leader’s fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and her people.
Yanuni began streaming for free on DiCaprio’s YouTube channel on September 5, 2026. Directed by Richard Ladkani, the Oscar-shortlisted documentary was made available for free to viewers worldwide. Its release coincided with World Amazon Day and an international observance celebrating Indigenous women and girls. It also arrives ahead of Brazil’s October 4 general election, which includes the presidential race.
The documentary has received a strong response on social media since its release. Influencers, media outlets, and viewers have shared the film and its message. It is available with subtitles in English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, and Thai. English and German voice-over versions are also available.
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Yanuni had already earned recognition before its YouTube debut. The film premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival and later screened at more than 65 festivals worldwide. It has won more than 25 awards, including Best Documentary Feature at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival and the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival.
What is Leonardo DiCaprio’s Yanuni movie about?
Yanuni follows Juma Xipaia, an Indigenous leader who became the first woman to serve as chief of the Middle Xingu region. She later made history as Brazil’s first Secretary of Indigenous Rights.
The film documents Xipaia’s fight against illegal gold miners, land-grabbers, and multinational corporations threatening her ancestral land. She has survived six assassination attempts while defending her people and the rainforest.
The film also focuses on her personal life. Her husband, Hugo, is a federal agent who raids illegal gold mines. The documentary also follows Xipaia as she balances political responsibilities, threats to her life, and upcoming motherhood.
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Directed by Ladkani, Yanuni combines environmental activism with Xipaia’s personal journey. DiCaprio is among the film’s producers alongside Xipaia, Jennifer Davisson, and Phillip Watson. The film’s free YouTube release makes Xipaia’s story accessible to a wider global audience.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.net.
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