'Counterattack' producer and director launch Durango Films

Producer Francisco González Compeán and director Chava Cartas have launched Durango Films, a Mexican action outfit. Their prior collaboration, 'Counterattack' — produced by González Compeán's Draco Films — logged 66.9 million views and 12 weeks on Netflix's Global Top 10 for non-English-language films. Durango Films' first title, 'Facing El Chapo,' debuts worldwide on Netflix on 21 August 2026. (Variety)