The Legend of the Black Charro

Leo San Juan, fresh from a city beset by chupacabras, decides to head back to his grandmother's house with his brother Nando. Midway along the road, a shadowy figure known as Charro Negro tricks Leo, setting off a chain of events that pulls an innocent girl into a hidden realm. The boys, joined by friends, scramble to fix the mistake before dark powers close in. As danger grows, Leo realizes this isn't a random mishap but a deliberate scheme that ties his family to a larger, older legend. The quest becomes a test of trust, courage, and the bonds that family and friends share against a malignant force that looms larger than one soul for good measure.

Directed by Alberto Rodríguez, the film is built on an original concept by David Israel Hernández, fusing dynamic animation with folklore inspired fantasy and family oriented action. It combines bold visuals with a brisk, kid friendly tone and humor throughout.

Box office earnings clock in at about $5,300,000 worldwide, reflecting a modest yet solid reception across regional markets. The film performed best in family friendly venues where its folklore humor found a ready audience, appealing to families worldwide and beyond.

Drawing on Mexican folklore, the tale nods to the Charro Negro and chupacabras mythos while balancing humor and horror for family audiences. Its visual style and mythology have sparked discussion among fans of regional animation and folklore inspired fantasy, even inspiring fan art and inviting cultural conversations beyond the screen.

Critics praised the brisk pacing, bright animation, and a moral center focused on family loyalty, responsibility, and courage in the face of darkness. The movie leans into regional myths to teach resilience and friendship, delivering thrills without sacrificing warmth for younger viewers and their caregivers, for younger audiences and families.