Director Chava Cartas has returned with the action thriller Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The movie is inspired by true events. Facing El Chapo landed on the Netflix Top 10 chart alongside Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also climbed up the viewing service.

New analysis of the release focuses on the true story of the project. Reporting also explores El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who formerly directed Counterattack, delivered the thriller. Outlets such as Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix offered insights exploring the real events behind the project.