The company begins its operations in the country with a comedy series featuring top-tier Mexican talent, as well as a film centered on a character deeply beloved by the public, with further details to be announced soon.
Onza today announces the launch of Onza México, its new production company in the country, reinforcing its commitment to Spanish-language content and the creation of stories with a strong local identity and global appeal. The new subsidiary is active from day one, with filming already underway for its first two Mexican productions.
“Mexico is one of the most creatively vibrant countries in the world and a key market for Spanish-language content,” says Carlos Garde, CEO of Onza Americas. “Opening Onza México is a strategic decision and, above all, a statement of commitment: we are here to stay, to produce locally, and to do so hand-in-hand with the best local talent.”
The first production is a comedy series that brings together some of the most prominent names in Mexican talent, both in front of and behind the camera. The second is a feature film about a character deeply cherished in Mexico and throughout Latin America—a figure woven into the country’s collective memory. Further details, including the cast and creative team, will be revealed by the company soon.
For Carlos Garde, launching with two active productions sets the tone for the venture. “We aren’t here just to talk about projects; we’re here to make them happen. We’ve hit the ground running with two productions currently being filmed in Mexico,” he notes. “A comedy featuring the country’s best talent and a film about a character who holds a special place in the hearts of the Mexican people—this is the perfect way to introduce ourselves.”
Beyond these two ongoing projects, Onza México already has several others in development for various platforms, with production slated for 2027. These include a true-crime documentary series, a fictional thriller series, and a musical film. Expanding into Mexico has been one of Vincenzo Gratteri’s top priorities since he joined Onza as Chief Content Officer in January of this year. “There are extraordinary voices here, screenwriters with immense craft and an audiovisual tradition that the whole world admires,” Gratteri explains. “Our role is to provide them with the space, resources, and ambition to help their stories reach further.”
In this vein, Onza México is forging partnerships with prominent Mexican screenwriters and local talent across all areas of production, with the goal of building a catalog of stories rooted in Mexico, stories designed to travel to any market. Gratteri describes them as “the heart of Onza México,” adding: “We want every project to possess local authenticity and international quality; these first two productions are just the beginning.”
The launch of Onza México also bolsters the group’s non-fiction division. “Mexico is an endless source of extraordinary characters whose lives deserve to be told with a high level of quality,” notes Harvey Grisalez, SVP and Head of Non-Fiction at Onza Americas. “Our approach is to identify real-life stories -securing privileged access and a unique perspective- investigating them rigorously, and telling them with the ambition of a major production. These are deeply Mexican stories, crafted to resonate locally while connecting with audiences across Latin America and the United States.”
