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Cinemex to Release Pancho Rodríguez’s Final Film in 2026

2/15/2026

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Cinemex will release “Abracadaver” in the second quarter of 2026, marking the final project of writer-actor-director Pancho Rodríguez, who died on November 13.
Walt Disney Co. acquired North American distribution rights, while Hulu holds U.S. streaming rights.
Vic Films Corp. secured rights for Central America and the Caribbean, and Movistar+ obtained Spanish pay TV and inflight rights.
The film follows three magician brothers attempting to steal a valuable mummy and features a Mexican cast filmed in Jalisco, benefiting from local tax incentives.

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Story summary

Cinemex will release “Abracadaver” in the second quarter of 2026, marking the final project of writer-actor-director Pancho Rodríguez, who died on November 13.
Walt Disney Co. acquired North American distribution rights, while Hulu holds U.S. streaming rights.
Vic Films Corp. secured rights for Central America and the Caribbean, and Movistar+ obtained Spanish pay TV and inflight rights.
The film follows three magician brothers attempting to steal a valuable mummy and features a Mexican cast filmed in Jalisco, benefiting from local tax incentives.