Technoboys

Not to be confused with the Italian hardstyle DJ, Technoboy.
Technoboys
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGerardo Gatica
Luis Gerardo Méndez
Written byAlexandro Aldrete
Produced byPablo Zimbrón Alva
Gerardo Gatica
Iván Gutiérrez Araico
StarringLuis Gerardo Méndez
CinematographyEmiliano Villanueva
Edited byYibran Asuad
Music byPablo Chemor
Production
companies
Agencia Bengala
Cine Vaquero
Panorama Global
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • September 5, 2024 (2024-09-05) (Mexico)
  • September 11, 2024 (2024-09-11) (Netflix)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish

Technoboys is a 2024 Mexican satirical musical comedy film directed by Gerardo Gatica and Luis Gerardo Méndez (in his directorial debut) and written by Alexandro Aldrete. It stars Méndez accompanied by Karla Souza, Gabriel Nuncio, Daniela Vega, Fernando Bonilla, Joaquín Ferreira, Luis Rodríguez "El Guana", Ari Brickman, Vin Ramos, Germán Bracco, Mónica del Carmen and Fernanda Castillo. It follows the return of Technoboys, a forgotten Mexican boy band from the 90s.

Synopsis

Twenty years after dominatin the charts, the boy band Technoboys returns to the stage to reclaim their throne in the ruthless world of pop. But on their path to success, they will have to confront a changing world they barely understand: the dreaded cancellation, the return of the techno-merengue band that are their sworn enemies, and the hidden agenda of vocalist Alan, who only wants to win back singer Melena.

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:

Release

The film had a limited theatrical release on September 5, 2024, in Mexican theaters, then premiered worldwide on September 11 of the same year on Netflix.

Accolades

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2025 67th Ariel Awards Best Costume Design Mariestela Peckinpah Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Luis Gerardo Méndez codirige 'Technoboys', nueva película mexicana de Netflix". Cveintiuno. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  2. ↑ "Karla Souza y Luis Gerardo Méndez regresan en «Technoboys»". Marie Claire México.
  3. ↑ Camacho, Emilio (2024-09-13). "'Technoboys': Una SÁTIRA a la MÚSICA de los 90's". LOS40 México (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  4. ↑ "Technoboys: Una cinta llena de humor, nostalgia y música, dirigida y protagonizada por Luis Gerardo Méndez". Fideicomiso para la Promoción y Desarrollo del Cine Mexicano en la Ciudad de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  5. ↑ ""Technoboys", la divertida película de Netflix sobre lo que sale mal cuando una 'boy band' de antaño busca tener éxito hoy en día". Gestión (in Spanish). 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  6. ↑ "Lista de actores y personajes de "Technoboys": guía de reparto de la película mexicana de Netflix". Gestión (in Spanish). 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  7. ↑ "Nuestra película #Technoboys estrena en algunos cines del país este jueves 5 de septiembre!". Facebook. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  8. ↑ Esparza, Kike (2024-06-08). "Technoboys de Luis Gerardo Méndez ya tiene fecha de estreno en Netflix". El Informador (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  9. ↑ "La Academia Mexicana de Cine rectifica las nominaciones de los 67 Premios Ariel tras las protestas del sector audiovisual". Kinótico. 13 July 2025.
  10. ↑ Almanza, Diego (2025-09-20). "Ganadores-Premios-Ariel-2025: Quién-ganó-Lista-completa". Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-21.