Netflix is taking significant steps to enhance its presence in the Mexican film industry with a new slate of six films, including the highly anticipated ‘México 86’ starring Diego Luna.
Netflix Expands Its Commitment to Mexican Cinema
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has officially announced the production of six new Mexican films, including México 86, featuring Diego Luna, which narrates the journey of Mexico hosting the 1986 World Cup.
Exciting New Projects
In addition to México 86, the lineup boasts films from acclaimed directors such as Jorge Michel Grau, Rodrigo García, Ariel Winograd, Alonso Ruizpalacios, and Maite Alberdi.
Netflix’s Commitment to Local Talent
Carolina Leconte, Netflix’s VP of Content for Mexico, emphasized the company’s dedication to local film and series during an exclusive interview with Deadline. She highlighted Netflix’s pledge to invest $1 billion in Mexican content over the next four years, along with their commitment to Churubusco Studios and a Creative Equity fund aimed at nurturing the next generation of local talent.
“Mexico is a diverse and rich country, full of unique and authentic stories still waiting to be told. Its talent – both behind and in front of the camera – is renowned globally,” Leconte stated. “To celebrate Mexican Cinema Day, we are announcing a film slate that represents that diversity.”
Adapting Mexican Literature
Netflix has already released Rodrigo Prieto’s magical realist film Pedro Páramo, based on the 1955 novel by Juan Rulfo. The platform will adapt Aura, a short novel by Carlos Fuentes, with Alonso Ruizpalacios directing and Stacy Perskie producing.
México 86 will be directed by Gabriel Ripstein, who co-wrote the script with Daniel Krauze. Luna will serve as executive producer and star in the film, which chronicles Mexico’s ambitious and successful bid to host the 1986 World Cup, produced by Gaumont USA.
Global Reach of Mexican Content
Netflix’s Mexican offerings have gained international acclaim, with Counterattack amassing over 71 million views, placing it in the global all-time Top 10 for non-English-language films. Meanwhile, Lucca’s World reached 28 million views worldwide in the first half of 2025. Leconte noted that while international success is appreciated, the primary focus remains on engaging local audiences.
“We love seeing Mexican stories being so well received, not just here but all over the world,” she remarked. “Our main focus is always on creating local content for local audiences.”
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New Film Slate Highlights
Other films in Netflix’s new Mexican slate include Contra el Huracán (translated as Against the Hurricane), which follows two half-brothers facing survival challenges during a hurricane in Acapulco, directed by Jorge Michel Grau. Rodrigo García’s The Follies explores the intersecting lives of six women in Mexico City, while La Hora de Los Valientes (translated as The Hour of the Brave) is a comedy about an unexpected adventure between a psychoanalyst and a police inspector, directed by Ariel Winograd.
Additionally, a documentary titled Un Hijo Propio (translated as A Son of One’s Own) follows a woman faking a pregnancy, leading to a nationwide medical scandal, directed by Maite Alberdi.
Commitment to Diverse Storytelling
“Variety is key for us: from adaptations of literary classics like Aura to high-production-value features like Contra el Huracán and bold new comedies and dramas like La Hora de los Valientes and México 86,” Leconte explained. “Mexican nonfiction has also found a strong audience, which is why we’re investing in innovative documentaries like Un Hijo Propio.”
Netflix’s commitment to the Mexican film industry is evident, especially on Mexican Cinema Day. Leconte also mentioned their work across series, stating, “Our commitment to Mexico is stronger than ever.” This year, Netflix is bringing films like The Follies, a docuseries about Juan Gabriel, and new seasons of popular series like The Manny.
Netflix has completed production on four new series in Mexico: Santita, Love 9 to 5 (Amor de Oficina), I’m Not Afraid (No Tengo Miedo), and Corruptors (Los Corruptores). They also confirmed the end of production for Lovesick (Mal de Amores), based on Ángeles Mastretta’s novel, written and directed by her daughter, Catalina Aguilar Mastretta.
