Facing El Chapo, also released internationally under its original Spanish title La Captura, is a 2026 Netflix crime thriller starring Alfonso Herrera and Noé Hernández as two Mexican police officers who unexpectedly capture cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. The film also features Héctor Kotsifakis as Guzmán.
From here, this article focuses entirely on the film’s music — the score, the licensed songs, and what has and hasn’t been officially confirmed.
Facing El Chapo Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film Name | Facing El Chapo (La Captura) |
| Director | Chava Cartas |
| Studio | Draco Films |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Film Release Date | August 21, 2026 |
| Composer | Víctor Hernández Stumphauser |
| Label | Netflix Music (single release only) |
| Music Release Date | August 19, 2026 (promotional single) |
| Total Tracks | No official score album released; 1 confirmed original single + 1 confirmed licensed needle drop |
| Runtime (Film) | 91 minutes |
Facing El Chapo Soundtrack Overview
Facing El Chapo is scored by Mexican composer Víctor Hernández Stumphauser, whose original music underpins the film’s tense, real-events narrative. As of this writing, Netflix and the production have not released a commercial score album.
The only confirmed music release tied to the film is a promotional corrido single, alongside at least one verified licensed needle drop used in the film itself.
Who Composed the Facing El Chapo Soundtrack?
The score for Facing El Chapo was composed by Víctor Hernández Stumphauser, credited on FilmAffinity’s official crew listing for the film. Spanish-language press coverage of the film’s technical merits has specifically named him as the composer of its original score.
Hernández Stumphauser is an Emmy-nominated Mexican composer and pianist, a graduate of the National Autonomous University of Mexico’s (UNAM) National School of Music. He is best known for contributing musical pieces to Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Academy Award–winning Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) and for scoring the Quirino Award–winning animated feature Ana y Bruno (2018).
His other credits include the double Emmy-winning HBO television movie Hemingway & Gellhorn, additional music for Sesame Street (2012–2015), and the feature Everybody Loves Somebody (2017). FilmAffinity credits also list him as composer on two other recent Mexican Netflix and Prime Video titles, Nuestros tiempos and Tú eres mi problema — exact release details for both are pending confirmation.
Facing El Chapo Official Tracklist
Pending. No official score album or complete tracklist for Facing El Chapo has been released by Netflix, the composer, or any label at the time of writing. Film Music Reporter and FMDB — the two primary industry trackers for score albums — currently show no album listing for this title.
This article will be updated once a tracklist is confirmed.
Score Highlights
Pending. Without a released tracklist, individual score cues cannot be verified or highlighted at this time.
Spanish-language press coverage has generally praised the film’s original score for reinforcing its “oppressive atmosphere” and grounded realism, though this reflects critical commentary rather than confirmed cue-by-cue detail.
Facing El Chapo Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Two music placements are confirmed for Facing El Chapo:
- “El Federal de Caminos” — performed by Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte. This 1982 corrido plays in the film’s opening minutes, sung on-screen by Alfonso Herrera’s character, Arturo Carmona, while on patrol.
- “Está Cabrón Ser Bueno” — an original corrido written and performed by DAR, released by Netflix Music on August 19, 2026, ahead of the film’s premiere. The song was written as a tribute inspired by the film’s two lead officers, Carmona and Rosales.
Episode-level needle drop databases (Tunefind, WhatSong) reference additional music cues tied to the film, but these have not yet been independently verified with confirmed artist and scene-context data, so they are not listed here as confirmed.
Composer Filmography Table
| Year | Project | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | Sesame Street | Additional Music |
| 2014 | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) | Performer |
| 2016 | Me estás matando, Susana | Composer |
| 2017 | Everybody Loves Somebody | Composer |
| 2017 | Diablo Guardián | Composer |
| 2018 | Ana y Bruno | Composer |
| TBD (Pending) | Nuestros tiempos | Composer |
| TBD (Pending) | Tú eres mi problema | Composer |
| 2026 | Facing El Chapo (La Captura) | Composer |
Where to Listen to the Facing El Chapo Soundtrack?
The promotional single “Está Cabrón Ser Bueno” by DAR is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. No dedicated original score album is currently listed on any streaming platform. The film itself is streaming exclusively on Netflix.
FAQs
Who composed the Facing El Chapo soundtrack?
The score was composed by Mexican composer Víctor Hernández Stumphauser.
Has an official Facing El Chapo soundtrack album been released?
No. As of this writing, no score album or full tracklist has been released.
What is the alternate title for Facing El Chapo?
The film’s original Spanish title is La Captura, meaning “The Capture.”
Are there any official songs from Facing El Chapo?
Yes. Netflix Music released the original corrido “Está Cabrón Ser Bueno” by DAR on August 19, 2026.
What licensed song plays in the opening of Facing El Chapo?
“El Federal de Caminos,” a 1982 corrido by Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte, plays during the film’s opening scenes.
Where can I watch Facing El Chapo?
The film is streaming exclusively on Netflix.
How long is Facing El Chapo?
The film has a runtime of 91 minutes.