Machete Collection

The Machete Collection is a series of films centered on Isador "Machete" Cortez, a former Mexican Federale. The collection originated from a fake trailer featured in the 2007 Grindhouse double feature by Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, evolving into a full film series. The Machete films embrace the B movie and exploitation aesthetic of Grindhouse, incorporating elements of the original trailer's style. Isador "Machete" Cortez previously appeared as an Uncle in all four Spy Kids movies. Spanning from 2010 to 2013, the collection comprises three films with a total runtime of 213 minutes and a total budget of $30,500,000, generating $47,241,656 in revenue. The films within the series share a consistent tone and visual style, building upon the initial concept presented in the Grindhouse trailer. For example, Machete (2010) has a runtime of 105 minutes and a revenue of $45,491,656, while Machete Kills (2013) runs for 108 minutes with a revenue of $1,750,000. The Machete Collection represents an expansion of a concept initially conceived for Grindhouse, continuing the action-oriented and stylized filmmaking approach. The series' development reflects a deliberate continuation of the character and world established in that initial, unofficial presentation.