Jonás Cuarón releases trailer for ‘Campeón Gabacho’

Jonás Cuarón has released the trailer for his new film, ‘Campeón Gabacho’, a comedy-drama centered on boxing and the migrant experience. Based on the novel by Aura Xilonen, the screenplay was co-written by Cuarón and Xilonen.

The story follows Liborio, a young Mexican migrant living in a Latino neighborhood in New York after fleeing violence in Mexico. After a physical altercation, his fighting skills lead him into the world of boxing, where he must navigate exploitation and cultural barriers while seeking a better life and romance.

The film, which previously won the Audience Award in the Narrative Spotlight section at SXSW 2026, is set to open the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) on October 16, 2026. Its wide theatrical release in Mexico is scheduled for October 29, 2026. The cast features Juan Daniel García Treviño, Rosario Dawson, Rubén Blades, Eddie Marsan, Leslie Grace, and Cheech Marin.