This 2025 crime drama follows a group of teenagers in El Paso, Texas, who use stolen DEA intelligence from their parents to rob local cartel 'trap houses' to help the family of a fallen agent. What is the title of this gritty film?

The film described, a 2025 crime drama where teenagers in El Paso, Texas, utilize stolen DEA intelligence to target cartel "trap houses" to aid the family of a deceased agent, is titled *Trap House*. This action thriller, directed by Michael Dowse and written by Gary Scott Thompson and Tom O'Connor, delves into the complex and dangerous world where the lines between justice and vigilantism become blurred.

Released on November 14, 2025, *Trap House* stars Dave Bautista as DEA Agent Ray Seale, whose son, Cody, played by Jack Champion, becomes the mastermind behind the risky plan. The narrative unfolds in El Paso, a prominent border city, though principal photography for the film primarily took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The plot is set in motion when a fellow DEA agent dies, leaving his family, including his son Jesse, in financial distress due to insufficient support.

Cody and his friends (Review), many of whom are also children of DEA agents, decide to take matters into their own hands. They leverage their parents' insider knowledge and tactical gear to execute a series of heists against local cartel operations. The film explores the challenges and moral ambiguities of these young protagonists attempting to act as a modern-day Robin Hood, albeit with highly dangerous consequences. The ensemble cast also includes Sophia Lillis, Whitney Peak, Tony Dalton, Kate del Castillo, and Bobby Cannavale.