Netflix Announces New Film Releases Including K-Pop and World Cup Bid Movies

Netflix is set to release several new films, including a K-Pop movie in May and an action film described as "Rambo Meets Reacher." Additionally, the streaming service will debut "México 86," a movie focusing on Mexico's audacious bid for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

23 Apr, 14:24 — 24 Apr, 11:45

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Mexico's successful bid to host the 1986 World Cup was a significant event for the country, especially given the economic challenges it faced at the time. The story highlights the determination and resourcefulness involved in securing such a major international event.

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Diego Luna On Bringing Mexico’s Audacious 1986 World Cup Bid To Life In Netflix’s ‘México 86’

EXCLUSIVE: Diego Luna is a soccer-mad bureaucrat who makes an outsize promise to win the rights to host the 1986 World Cup in his new Netflix movie. México 86 bows on the streamer on June 5, just days before the country becomes a co-host of the 2026 World Cup, alongside the U.S. and Canada. From […]

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