THE AWAKENING (2026) Jungle action horror – overview and trailer

‘Enter the jungle. Fear the legend.
The Awakening is a 2026 action horror film about soldiers that encounter a deadly supernatural force in the South American jungle.

The movie was directed by Federico Durán, Jaime Osorio Marquez and José Luis Rugeles from a screenplay co-written by Federico Durán, Guillermo Escalona and Jaime Osorio Marquez.

The production stars Salvador Bridges, Alejandro Buitrago and Claudio Cataño.

Plot:
An elite military unit enters the Colombian jungle on a mission to eliminate an enemy target. Deep within the rainforest, the operation takes a deadly turn when the soldiers encounter Mobuya, an ancient guardian spirit protecting sacred territory. The supernatural presence closes in on the unit, forcing the soldiers to fight for their lives against a power they cannot control.

Five hundred years earlier, an expedition of Spanish conquistadors faced the same relentless force after entering the forbidden region. Separated by centuries, both groups become trapped in a struggle for survival against the jungle’s ancient curse…

Release date:
October 29, 2026, in Colombia

Country of origin:
Colombia

Original title:
El Despertar

Trailer:

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