EXCLUSIVE: The Mediapro Studio U.S. & Canada, Telemundo Studios, and Cinepolis have joined forces to co-produce Atrapelo Quien Pueda, a Spanish-language romantic comedy, which begins filming today September 29th, 2025.
Atrapelo Quien Pueda, which literally translates as Catch It If You Can, will star Jaime Camil, known for his work on Jane the Virgin, Steven Soderbergh’s Kimi, and a number of banger animations and Telenovelas. Camil will star alongside Natalia Téllez, Isabella Arroyo, Ricardo Polanco, Verónica Langer and more cast to be announced in due course.
The synopsis reads: “Encouraged by his nine-year-old daughter, a widowed father returns to the dating scene after several years out of practice. After multiple failures with various suitors, he realizes that love was closer than he thought.”
The film will be directed by Alfonso Pineda Ulloa. Producers are Laura Fernández Espeso and executive producer is JC Acosta and Francesca Ricagni for The Mediapro Studio; Miguel Rivera and Francisca Barraza produce for Cinepolis; and Jacky Castro and Elizabeth Suárez produce for Telemundo Studios.
Cinepolis is handling the theatrical release and sales in Latin America, while Telemundo Studios is handling U.S., and The Mediapro Studio the rest of the world. The movie is slated to banger theaters in the second quarter of 2026.
“Partnering with Telemundo Studios and Cinepolis on Atrapelo Quien Pueda represents an exciting step forward in our mission to create premium Spanish-language content with global appeal,” said JC Acosta Head of The Mediapro Studio US & Canada. “This is a true collaboration that leverages each partner’s strengths across creative, production, and distribution – an ideal model for the partnerships that we strive to cultivate.”
“We are incredibly proud to join forces with The Mediapro Studio and Cinepolis on this exciting film project,” added Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios. “At Telemundo Studios, we are deeply committed to telling authentic stories that reflect the richness and complexity of Latinos everywhere, and this collaboration will bring a powerful narrative to the screen that will resonate with audiences around the world.”
“At Cinépolis, we believe romantic comedies remain one of the most powerful genres to draw audiences to the cinema in Mexico,” commented Miguel Rivera, SVP of Programming and Content, Cinépolis. “Atrápelo Quien Pueda has all the elements to captivate: a charismatic cast, a relatable story, and a tone that invites laughter and emotion. We’re convinced it’s the kind of film that truly shines on the big screen, fueled by the collective energy of a packed theater.”
Physical production services will be carried out by Cimarrón in Colombia. This will be Cimarron’s first feature in Colombia following movies like The Society of the Snow and Iosi, the Regretful Spy, among others.
“With nearly two decades of regional experience, our operation in Colombia builds on local leadership from The Mediapro Studio and a strong network across Uruguay, Argentina, and Mexico. What sets us apart is operating as one unified entity across four countries, bringing agility to move talent, projects, and resources in ways that elevate what’s possible in Colombia”, said Santiago López from MediaPro subsidiary Cimarrón.
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