Director Chava Cartas has returned with the suspenseful film Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The movie is inspired by true events. Facing El Chapo debuted on the Netflix Top 10 chart together with Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also climbed up the popular service.

Media reporting of the release highlights the true story behind the film. Reporting also details El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who formerly directed Counterattack, returned with the thriller. Outlets like Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix offered insights exploring the real events surrounding the film.