American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (2026)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $158,767 | Details |
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Synopsis
Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $158,767 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 17th, 2026 (Limited) |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Insignia Films, ITVS, Latino Public Broadcasting, Firelight Media, American Masters, PBS, Ford Foundation, Just Films, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | 37 | $9,104 | 1 | $9,104 | $9,104 | 1 | |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 25 | $47,409 | +421% | 13 | $3,647 | $56,513 | 2 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 22 | $45,372 | -4% | 18 | $2,521 | $101,885 | 3 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | - | $35,754 | -21% | 20 | $1,788 | $137,639 | 4 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 43 | $10,150 | -72% | 13 | $781 | $147,789 | 5 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | - | $8,663 | -15% | 9 | $963 | $156,452 | 6 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 57 | $2,315 | -73% | 3 | $772 | $158,767 | 7 |
Documentary Subject
| Luis Valdez | Himself |
Interviewee
| Lou Diamond Phillips | Himself | |
| Edward James Olmos | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Alvarado | Director | |
| David Alvarado | Screenwriter | |
| David Alvarado | Producer | |
| Lauren DeFilippo | Producer | |
| Everett Katigbak | Producer | |
| Amanda Pollak | Producer | |
| Daniel Chávez Ontiveros | Editor | |
| Ed Arenas | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $158,767 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 17th, 2026 (Limited) |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Insignia Films, ITVS, Latino Public Broadcasting, Firelight Media, American Masters, PBS, Ford Foundation, Just Films, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | 37 | $9,104 | 1 | $9,104 | $9,104 | 1 | |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 25 | $47,409 | +421% | 13 | $3,647 | $56,513 | 2 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 22 | $45,372 | -4% | 18 | $2,521 | $101,885 | 3 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | - | $35,754 | -21% | 20 | $1,788 | $137,639 | 4 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 43 | $10,150 | -72% | 13 | $781 | $147,789 | 5 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | - | $8,663 | -15% | 9 | $963 | $156,452 | 6 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 57 | $2,315 | -73% | 3 | $772 | $158,767 | 7 |
Documentary Subject
| Luis Valdez | Himself |
Interviewee
| Lou Diamond Phillips | Himself | |
| Edward James Olmos | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Alvarado | Director | |
| David Alvarado | Screenwriter | |
| David Alvarado | Producer | |
| Lauren DeFilippo | Producer | |
| Everett Katigbak | Producer | |
| Amanda Pollak | Producer | |
| Daniel Chávez Ontiveros | Editor | |
| Ed Arenas | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.