Against the Hurricane lands on Netflix on October 23, 2026. Directed by Jorge Michel Grau, this Mexican thriller follows two half-brothers stranded at sea as a storm abruptly swells into a Category 5 hurricane off the coast of Acapulco.
Wirpul and Candi find themselves alone against the might of Hurricane Otis. As their chances of reaching the shore fade, their survival hinges as much on their ability to weather the elements as on the bond that unites them. The story blends disaster cinema with a family drama and a meditation on the unequal impacts of natural disasters.
The film is headlined by Benny Emmanuel and Kristyan Ferrer. The cast also includes Mónica del Carmen, Mónica Jiménez, Gonzalo Vega, and Andrew Leland. The screenplay is by José Leonor Alejandro, Jorge Michel Grau, and Venancio Villalobos.
To convey the ferocity of a Category 5 hurricane, the production combined digital visual effects, on-set practical effects, and sets designed to place the characters at the center of the storm. This spectacular scale remains in service of a story focused on brotherhood, courage, and survival.
Against the Hurricane is part of a new slate of Mexican productions developed by Netflix. The film joins the platform a few days before the end of October, with a story drawing directly on the impact of Hurricane Otis on the Acapulco region.
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