Director Chava Cartas has returned with the action thriller Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The film is based on true events. Facing El Chapo landed on the Netflix Top 10 chart together with Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also climbed up the popular service.

Recent coverage of the release highlights the true story behind the film. Articles also explores El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who earlier helmed Counterattack, returned with the thriller. Outlets including Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix offered insights looking into the real events behind the project.