Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.
Watch the official American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez 2026 trailer in HD below.
Luis Valdez as Self
Edward James Olmos as Narrator – El Pachuco (voice)
Dolores Huerta as Self
Cheech Marin as Self
Lou Diamond Phillips as Self
Taylor Hackford as Self
Linda Ronstadt as Self
David Alvarado Director
David Alvarado Writer
David Alvarado Producer
Lauren DeFilippo Producer
Everett Katigbak Producer
Amanda Pollak Producer
Stephen Ives Executive Producer
Korea 01 May 2026
United States 17 July 2026
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26 August 2026
A powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches as a gritty, violent underworld power struggle emerges during the crumbling of Portuguese colonial rule.
29 April 2026
Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within.
27 August 2026
When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case.
19 August 2026
After witnessing his billionaire boss' murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss' death only to discover an international conspiracy.
15 July 2026
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War.
18 June 2026
Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last.
06 August 2026
A family suddenly sealed inside their home must work together to survive against dwindling resources and the ominous threat keeping them trapped.
07 May 2026
Lucero’s life appears immaculate: a wealthy household, a devoted husband, and two children who embody the promise of a perfect family.
24 July 2026
Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction.
13 May 2026
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
08 July 2026
Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
26 August 2026
Ry, a college student with a chronic illness, escapes to Mallorca for the summer with her mother, where she unexpectedly falls for a local and begins to embrace living in the moment.
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