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Olmo Debuts US, Showcases New Mexico Talent, 95% Rating

8/10/2026

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The film “Olmo” opened in the United States on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
Production moved filming from Albuquerque to Las Cruces after the crew fell in love with the city.
The shoot hired over 100 New Mexico residents, including 80 background talent, 40 crew members and 12 principals.
Olmo holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating and was called a tumultuous 1970s Mexican-American household story by The New York Times.

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Story summary

The film “Olmo” opened in the United States on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
Production moved filming from Albuquerque to Las Cruces after the crew fell in love with the city.
The shoot hired over 100 New Mexico residents, including 80 background talent, 40 crew members and 12 principals.
Olmo holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating and was called a tumultuous 1970s Mexican-American household story by The New York Times.