Chupa

(2023)

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Chupa streaming: where to watch online?

Currently you are able to watch "Chupa" streaming on Netflix, Netflix basic with Ads.

Can I watch Chupa in theaters?

Yes! You can get tickets to see Chupa in theaters in the United States right now. Tickets are available on Fandango.

Where does Chupa rank today?

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Streaming charts last updated: 9:21:49 PM, 04/06/2024

Chupa is 8989 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 5045 places since yesterday. In the United States, it is currently more popular than World's First Christmas but less popular than The Occupants.

Synopsis

When young Alex goes to visit his grandfather in Mexico, he doesn’t know what to expect

In the shed, there is a supernatural secret waiting to be found. When Alex discovers a chupacabra is taking shelter there, the teenage boy knows what he must do. With his cousins in tow, Alex sets out to save the mythical creature and begins on an adventure that seems him transported through the legends and folklore of his culture. The trio of teenagers is set for an experience that will shape their lives and identities forever.

What to know

Filmmaker, Jonas Cuaron delves into Mexican folklore

Chupa is a fantasy movie produced by 26th Street Pictures and distributed by Netflix. The screenplay is written by Tim Sexton and Jonas Cuaron and is based on an original script by Marcus Rinehart, Sean Kennedy Moore, and Joe Barnathan. The original story was written by Brendan Bellomo. Chupa is directed by Jonas Cuaron, son of the acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron. Jonas has worked on a host of movies including a writing credit on the award-winning movie Gravity. Chupa marks his third directorial effort.

Chupa stars Evan Whitten as Alex, the boy at the heart of the adventure. He is joined by Ashley Ciarra and Nickolas Verdugo who play his cousins. Oscar nominee Demian Bichir portrays the grandfather. Julio Cesar Cedillo, Adriana Paz, and Gerardo Taracena round out the cast. Chupa was released on Netflix on April 7th, 2023.

Production News

  • August 7, 2020
    • Jonas Cuaron is confirmed to be directing a new movie for Netflix with Chris Columbus producing. (Source: Deadline)
  • June 17, 2021
    • Demian Bichir joined the cast. Chupa is announced as the name of the movie. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • January 18, 2023
    • Chupa was confirmed as part of the Netflix 2023 slate. It was given a Spring 2023 release date. (Source: Deadline)
  • March 1, 2023
    • The movie is given an April 7, 2023 release date as first images are also shared giving a glimpse at the mythical creature at the heart of the story. (Source: Deadline)
  • March 14, 2023
    • A trailer for the movie is released teasing the mythical encounter between a boy and a Chupacabra. (Source: The Playlist)

Streaming Charts

The JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts are calculated by user activity within the last 24 hours. This includes clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as 'seen'. This includes data from ~1.3 million movie & TV show fans per day.

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Rating

IMDB 5.5 (7k)

Genres

Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family, Drama

Runtime

1h 38min

Age rating

PG

Production country

United States, Mexico

Director

Jonás Cuarón

Cast

Evan Whitten
Alex
Demián Bichir
Chava
Christian Slater
Richard Quinn
Ashley Ciarra
Luna
Julio Cesar Cedillo
Dr. Juan Carlos Ortega
Alex Knight
Jumpsuit
Nickolas Verdugo
Memo
Adriana Paz
Julia
Gerardo Taracena
Police Officer
Michael Kostroff
Taylor
Krystin Goodwin
Newscaster
Finnegan George
Bully
Marie Wagenman
Student #4
Kaleb Clifton
Market Shopper
Ashanti Enriquez
Market Shopper
Xzavier Estrada
Market Shopper (uncredited)
Yvette Fazio-Delaney
Neighbor
Cesar Miramontes
Market Goer