Director Chava Cartas is back with the action thriller Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The movie is drawn from true events. Facing El Chapo debuted on the Netflix Top 10 chart together with Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also gained traction on the popular service.

Media reporting of the release focuses on the true story behind the movie. Coverage also explores El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who previously directed Counterattack, came back with the thriller. Outlets like Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix released reports exploring the real events behind the project.