Mexico 86 | Gabriel Ripstein

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He's going from fighting the Empire to making sure Mexico gets the World Cup, Diego Luna can do anything!!

Netflix Doubles Down On Mexican Film: New Slate Includes Diego Luna In ‘México 86’

Netflix has greenlit six Mexican movies, including México 86, which stars Diego Luna and tells the story behind Mexico landing the 1986 World Cup.

México 86 will be directed by Gabriel Ripstein from a script he penned with Daniel Krauze. Luna will exec produce as well as star in the film, which chronicles Mexico’s audacious, against-all-odds — and successful — bid to host the 1986 World Cup. Gaumont USA will produce.

Netflix’s Mexican fare has been resonating globally, with the likes of Counterattack reaching over 71 million views and making it into the global all-time Top 10 for non-English-language, while Lucca’s World topped 28 million views worldwide in the first half of 2025. International success is clearly welcomed, but Leconte explained that the priority is always finding an audience at home.

“We love seeing Mexican stories being so well received, not just here but all over the world,” she said. “Still, our main focus is always on creating local content for local audiences. What matters most to us is telling stories that reflect who we are, that help us see ourselves and our reality on screen. If those stories go on to cross borders, that’s amazing – but our heart is always with what moves us as a country.”