Counterattack is a new action thriller from Mexican director Chava Cartas about a Special Forces unit facing off against a drug cartel.

Counterattack, originally titled Contraataque and also called Counterstrike, is a forthcoming action thriller from Mexico released on Netflix on February 28, 2025.

The movie also ignited controversy on multiple fronts, including on matters of Mexican representation. “Emilia Perez” is set in Mexico, but most of the lead actors aren’t from Mexico.