This Spring, Netflix will be releasing its latest supernatural adventure film! The upcoming movie isChupa, the story of a young boy who discovers and befriends a young chupacabra. Today, the streamer released some first-look images for the film and officially announced its premiere date: July 17, 2025.

Chupawill follow Alex (Evan Whitten), a shy 13-year-old boy who “flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time.” But once there, he ends up meeting so much more than just family. He discovers a chupacabra cub living under his grandpa’s shed. To protect his new friend from an evil scientist (Christian Slater), Alex and his cousins will set off on a life-changing adventure.Chupaalso starsDemián Bichir,Ashley Ciarra,Nickolas Verdugo,Adriana Paz,Gerardo Taracena, andJulio Cesar Cedillo

Evan Whitten in Chupa

The film’s first-look images give a good look at the children, the chupacabra, Slater’s villain, and even the crew behind the scenes! The first image sees Whitten’s Alex meeting his new furry friend, who is made of some beautiful-looking CGI. The next image focuses on the family that will soon be joining Alex on his journey to help the chupacabra. Alex stands with his grandfather (Bichir) and two cousins (Verdugo and Ciarra). The following image gives a look at Slater’s evil scientist character. Slater, in an outfit fit for Indiana Jones, is seen examining a chupacabra claw with an almost devious grin. The last image focuses on the hard-working folks behind the camera, as we see directorJonás Cuarónsetting up a shot with the crew by his side.

Who Is Behind The Camera OnChupa?

Chupais the latest film directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Cuarón. While the Mexican-born director is likely best known for winning the BAFTA for writing the filmGravitywith his fatherAlfonso Cuarón, his is also an accomplished director. His past directing efforts include films likeDesiertoand the acclaimed short filmAningaaq. He is also set to directEl Muerto, which is set in the SonySpider-Mancinematic universe, based on the titular super-villain.

Chupawas written bySean Kennedy Moore,Joe Barnathan, andMarcus Rinehartbased on a story by the trio andBrendan Bellomo. Producers on the film includeChris Columbus,Mark Radcliffe, andMichael BarnathanwithG. Mac Brown,Anna Barnathan Barry, and Bellomo serving as executive producers.

Chupawill be available to stream exclusively on Netflix on April 7. Check out the first-look images and the film’s official synopsis below:

Shy 13-year-old Alex (Evan Whitten) flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. There he meets his grandfather and former lucha libre champion Chava (Demián Bichir), energetic, wrestling-obsessed cousin Memo (Nickolas Verdugo), and fearless, hip cousin Luna (Ashley Ciarra). But just as Alex begins to get his bearings, he discovers a mythical creature living under his grandfather’s shed: a young chupacabra cub, which he recognizes from stories of the feared, full-grown chupacabra, fabled to feed on farmers’ livestock. Alex soon learns that his new friend “Chupa” has a secret history with his family, and that dogged, dangerous scientist Richard Quinn (Christian Slater) is hunting the misunderstood creature to try and harness his powers. To protect Chupa from impending danger, Alex sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, one that will push the bonds of his newfound family to the brink, and remind him that life’s burdens are lighter when you don’t have to carry them alone.