Indian viewers won't have to wait any longer to watch this gripping Mexican thriller, which has had audiences buzzing since its theatrical release earlier this year.
Desire drops on Netflix on July 17, 2026. As a Netflix Original, the film will be released simultaneously in India and the rest of the world, meaning subscribers can stream it as soon as it goes live.
The film first premiered in Mexican cinemas on May 7, 2026, followed by its theatrical release in Spain a day later. After a successful festival and theatrical run, Netflix set its global streaming debut for mid-July.
At the centre of the story is Lucero, a lawyer whose life appears picture-perfect on the surface: a comfortable home, a devoted husband, and two children who seem to complete the family. Beneath that seemingly perfect life, however, she is quietly restless.
Everything changes when Matías, a young swimming coach hired by her husband, enters their lives. What begins as an ill-advised attraction soon spirals into an all-consuming affair, putting Lucero's marriage, career, and family on a collision course. The situation becomes even more complicated when her teenage daughter also begins to develop feelings for Matías.
The result is a slow-burning domestic thriller driven by secrecy, desire, and jealousy, with the emotional stakes rising as the central love triangle threatens to unravel everything Lucero has built.
The film's provocative premise has generated plenty of discussion. Marketed by Netflix as a steamy psychological thriller, Desire explores themes of infidelity, obsession, and family dynamics that are likely to divide audiences.
It also boasts a strong cast led by Ludwika Paleta, alongside José María Yazpik best known for playing Amado Carrillo Fuentes in Narcos: Mexico and Óscar Casas. The film also premiered at the Guadalajara International Film Festival before opening in Mexican cinemas on May 7.
Another reason Desire has been attracting attention is its mixed critical reception. While some reviewers have praised its performances, atmosphere, and soundtrack, others have argued that the film loses momentum as it progresses. One reviewer noted that it starts off strongly but eventually struggles to decide whether it wants to be an erotic drama or a psychological thriller, resulting in a weaker final act. Even so, the lead performances and the film's score have received consistent praise, ensuring Desire remains one of the more talked-about Netflix releases of the month.