Director Chava Cartas has arrived with the action thriller Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The movie is drawn from true events. Facing El Chapo landed on the Netflix Top 10 chart together with Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also surged on the streaming platform.

Media reporting of the release highlights the true story behind the film. Articles also outlines El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who formerly directed Counterattack, delivered the thriller. Outlets including Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix offered insights examining the real events surrounding the film.