Facing El Chapo (2026)

Facing El Chapo is a tense crime thriller inspired by one of the most dramatic moments in Mexico's recent history. The story follows two federal police officers who unexpectedly encounter Joaquín Guzmán, better known as El Chapo, during what begins as an ordinary traffic stop.

As the officers realize whom they have in front of them, the situation becomes a moral and personal crisis involving extraordinary pressure, danger, and an offer that could change their lives. The film combines action with a grounded human dilemma, making the encounter as important as the crime story itself.

• The film is also known by its original title, La Captura.
• It was directed by Chava Cartas.
• Alfonso Herrera and Noé Hernández lead the cast, with Héctor Kotsifakis portraying El Chapo.
• The screenplay was written by Bernardo Esquinca and Héctor de Mauleón and is based on a chronicle.