Sagrado Corazón film premieres in Mexico

The docufiction film ‘Sagrado Corazón: su reino no tendrá fin’ has premiered in Mexico, appearing in over 150 Cinépolis theaters as of August 27, 2026. The film reconstructs the origins and expansion of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, beginning with the 17th-century apparitions attributed to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in France and tracing the tradition across various continents and eras.

In France, the film reportedly drew over half a million viewers, attracting a diverse audience including Muslims, atheists, Christians, and Jews. While some critics have questioned its cinematic merits, suggesting the production feels more like a religious television special or a documentary for specialized platforms rather than a traditional theatrical feature, others highlight its social impact. Testimonials suggest the film provides a sense of peace, consolation, and emotional stability for viewers seeking an antidote to modern social polarization and violence.