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Residente Directs 'Porto Rico' Starring Bad Bunny

2/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Residente, the Puerto Rican rapper, will direct Porto Rico, featuring Bad Bunny in his first leading role.
The film explores Puerto Rico's colonial history through the story of revolutionary José Maldonado Román, known as Águila Blanca.
Residente co-wrote the project with Oscar-winner Alexander Dinelaris, and development has been underway since 2023.
The cast includes Edward Norton and Javier Bardem, and a release date has not been announced.

History

Historical Context

The Grito de Lares, Puerto Rico's first major revolt against Spanish colonial rule, erupted on September 23, 1868, led by Ramón Emeterio Betances and Manuel Rojas. Approximately 1,000 revolutionaries declared the Republic of Puerto Rico, but the uprising was swiftly suppressed. This event catalyzed political reforms, granting Puerto Ricans citizenship and the right to participate in elections, shaping the island's ongoing struggle for autonomy.

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Story summary

Residente, the Puerto Rican rapper, will direct Porto Rico, featuring Bad Bunny in his first leading role.
The film explores Puerto Rico's colonial history through the story of revolutionary José Maldonado Román, known as Águila Blanca.
Residente co-wrote the project with Oscar-winner Alexander Dinelaris, and development has been underway since 2023.
The cast includes Edward Norton and Javier Bardem, and a release date has not been announced.

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