Sicario 3 Is Happening, Josh Brolin Says More Is Coming Soon

Sicario 3 is making progress. Josh Brolin has said that the movie “is happening” and that more news will be coming “soon.” Producer Thad Luckinbill is still being more cautious, but he says the team still hopes to make it. As of now, the studio has not announced a filming date, director, full cast, plot, or release date.

What Is the Latest Sicario 3 Production Update?

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After years of uncertainty, Sicario 3 is finally moving forward. Josh Brolin has said that the third movie “is happening” and that progress should come “soon.” In the first Sicario, Brolin starred as CIA agent Matt Graver, and he was back for Sicario: Day of the Soldado. His words are the clearest sign yet that the franchise is back in action.

As of now, the studio has not confirmed a release date, full cast, filming date, or final script. Producer Thad Luckinbill has also said that the team is “hoping to do it,” which sounds like they are being more careful. That difference is important because the movie looks real, but not all the production details are set in stone.

When Could Sicario 3 Start Filming?

The update from Brolin is short but important. He said, “Yeah, it’s happening” when asked about the third part. When asked when it would happen, his only answer was “Soon.” That gives fans hope for movement in the near future, but it does not confirm a production week, start month, or release year.

Luckinbill, who produced both the first movie and the follow up, told Entertainment Weekly, “We hope to do it, so keep your fingers crossed.” Also, he said that Taylor Sheridan is very busy, which might slow down the project’s progress.

• Current status: Sicario 3 is happening according to Brolin, but Lionsgate has not announced a formal production schedule.
• Sheridan factor: Taylor Sheridan created the world as the writer of the first film and has a packed slate that includes Tulsa King, Lioness, Landman, and Mayor of Kingstown.
• Director question: Denis Villeneuve directed the original Sicario movie, while Stefano Sollima directed Day of the Soldado; no director is confirmed for the third film.
• Release timing: No theatrical date has been set, so claims about when the movie will reach theaters remain speculation.

Could Josh Brolin, Benicio del Toro and Emily Blunt Return?

Brolin is the public face of the latest update, but the rest of the cast has not been announced yet. Alejandro Gillick was played by Benicio del Toro in both movies. Emily Blunt played FBI agent Kate Macer in the first Sicario. In different movies in the series, Jeffrey Donovan, Catherine Keener, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Isabela Merced have also been seen.

There are no official plans for the third installment. The most obvious unfinished story is in Sicario: Day of the Soldado, where Alejandro and Miguel were linked after the escalating war between cartels and a United States government task force got worse.

• Matt Graver: Brolin’s involvement seems likely because he is discussing the project, but a formal cast list is still missing.
• Alejandro: Benicio del Toro could return, especially because Day of the Soldado left his story open, but that remains unconfirmed.
• Kate Macer: Emily Blunt has not been announced for Sicario 3, despite continued fan interest in her return.
• Story direction: The third film could follow unresolved characters or begin a new mission, but no official plot has been written publicly. For now, readers should separate Brolin’s confidence from formal casting news and wait for Lionsgate or the filmmakers to officially confirm the next mission publicly.

Final Thoughts

Sicario 3 has its strongest update in years, with Josh Brolin saying the movie “is happening” and that progress is coming “soon.” The first two films earned more than $160 million worldwide, but no director, release date, full cast, or official plot has been announced.

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