Counterattack: Release date news, cast details and more about Netflix's much-anticipated Mexican thriller

Counterattack, originally titled Contraataque and also called Counterstrike, is a forthcoming action thriller from Mexico released on Netflix on February 28, 2025. The events of the thriller take place in Mexico near the United States border, and the storyline follows a bunch of officers fighting a drug cartel.

Here's the official synopsis of the film:

Five friends shopping at US/Mexico border face sicario hitmen, but the targets are actually Murciélagos.

People are reportedly discovering this film on the streamer, stirring curiosity around its information. We will be exploring the release date, plot, and cast details of the film, so read on.

When was Counterattack released?

Counterattack started streaming on Netflix on Friday, February 28, 2025. The film is available in different languages, giving it a wide audience base beyond Mexico. While the film is in Spanish, viewers can enjoy it with subtitles. It is directed by Chava Cartas, while Jose Ruben Escalante Mendez is the writer.

What is the plot of Counterattack?

Counterattack starts with Guerrero (a captain in Special Forces) in Mexico, saving two female hostages who were kidnapped by a cartel in the countryside region. Quickly, his team realizes that there is a mass grave of all the victims of the cartel called El Enjambre. El Aguijón, who leads the cartel, is now after the officers so that this news doesn't go out.

The entire story revolves around the officers trying to fight off the cartel while saving themselves and getting out of the situation. The graves are referred to as the burial ground where the cartel disposes of the bodies of their enemies.

The trailer of the film showcases the officer saving two girls and irking a cartel boss. The latter then puts his might behind stopping the officer so that his operations continue to go smoothly. The film is filled with action, thrills, and intense moments along with heavy dialogues.

Who is in the cast of Counterattack?

The film stars several actors from Mexico who play different roles. Here is a list of the cast members:

Luis Alberti as Captain Armando Guerrero
Noé Hernández as Josefo Urías
Leonardo Alonso as Lieutenant Dámaso
Luis Curiel as Jorge
Israel Islas as Román
Ishbel Bautista as La Cobra
Mayra Batalla as Lucía

The film is produced by Francisco González Compeán and Sebastián Jurado while Ximena Basaguren, Rodrigo de Pedro, and Sofía Legarreta are the executive producers.

The film is streaming on Netflix.