Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Netflix Announces New Mexican Film Slate Including 'México 86'
Netflix is making a big investment in Mexican movies!
They're planning to release six new films, including a movie about how Mexico got to host the 1986 World Cup, starring Diego Luna.
They're also adapting a famous book called 'Aura' into a movie.
Other films in the works tell different stories, like about a hurricane or a comedy about a psychoanalyst and a police inspector.
Netflix is putting a lot of money into these movies and is supporting Mexican actors and filmmakers.
They have seen success with Mexican content and hope these new movies will do well too!
Netflix plans to release six new Mexican films, including 'México 86' and an adaptation of Carlos Fuentes' novel, 'Aura'.
The 'México 86' film will star Diego Luna and chronicle Mexico's bid to host the 1986 World Cup.
Other films include 'Contra el Huracán', 'The Follies', 'La Hora de Los Valientes', and a documentary titled 'Un Hijo Propio'.
Netflix is investing $1 billion in Mexican content over four years and supports local talent through a Creative Equity fund.
Netflix's Mexican content is performing well globally, with success in non-English-language films and series.
- Who
- Netflix, Diego Luna, and various Mexican filmmakers are involved.
- What
- Netflix is releasing six new Mexican films.
- When
- The announcement was made on Mexican Cinema Day.
- Where
- The films are being produced in Mexico for Netflix.
- Why
- To invest in Mexican content and provide local audiences with stories that reflect their culture.
Mexican Film Critics
Netflix
Quality Concerns
Mexican Film Critics
Encouraged by Netflix's investment in Mexican film.
Netflix
Concerned about the quality and authenticity of Netflix's produced Mexican content.
- Investment
- $1 billion over four years
- Number of Films
- 6
- Featured Actors
- Diego Luna
- Based on
- Carlos Fuentes' novel 'Aura'
- Production Company
- Gaumont USA
- Film Themes
- Sports, Drama, Comedy, and Documentary