The Sicario 3 release date has not been announced, but the movie is still in development. The producers need to see the final script first, and the cast may come back. Josh Brolin, who plays Matt Graver, says that the third movie is “very real.”
This article talks about the current status, cast updates, a possible plot, and why the next Sicario movie has taken so long to come out.
When Is the Sicario 3 Release Date?
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No Official Date Yet, But Development Is Active
Sicario 3 still doesn’t have a set release date, but the project remains in development. Josh Brolin has recently mentioned hearing updates about the movie, suggesting that progress is still happening behind the scenes, even without an official timeline.
- Development status: The script is still being refined by Taylor Sheridan and the producers.
- Brolin update: A podcast with Brolin confirmed what he had just heard that the project is moving forward.
- Producer support: Producer Molly Smith and her Black Label team have reaffirmed that the movie is a priority.
- Trilogy plan: People think that the third movie will finish the story arc that began in the first movie and continued in Day of the Soldado.
Key Delays: Strikes, Scripting, And Scheduling
The long silence about when Sicario 3 will come out is due to both delays in the industry as a whole and problems with production. The WGA strike stopped all writing, and it’s still hard to get the schedules of famous actors like Josh Brolin and Emily Blunt to work together.
- Strike impact: The Writers Guild strike stopped work on the project for months and caused the final draft of the script to be late.
- Casting logistics: Both Brolin and Benicio Del Toro are busy, which makes it harder for them to work together.
- Multiple rewrites: The story has gone through several rewrites to meet the high standard set by the first movie.
- Director vacancy: Even though producers like Erica Lee and Edward McDonnell are interested, production can’t start until there is a confirmed director.
Will Josh Brolin Be in Sicario 3?
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Brolin Confirms His Return Is Likely
Brolin is getting more and more excited about Sicario 3, saying that it’s “closer than ever” to happening. Even though it hasn’t been officially confirmed, his repeated participation in discussions makes it very likely that he will come back.
- Attached to project: Brolin is expected to return, though contracts aren’t finalized.
- Strong interest: Brolin told The Playlist that the film is “very, very real” and worth pursuing.
- Lead role status: As Matt Graver, Josh Brolin’s character is expected to lead the third movie alongside Benicio Del Toro.
Full Cast Reunion in the Works
Producers are working hard to get Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, and Emily Blunt back together for the third time since the first Sicario movie. There are still problems with scheduling, but all three actors are said to be in talks for the next movie.
- Benicio Del Toro update: Del Toro is close to the project and likely to return as Alejandro Gillick.
- Emily Blunt possibility: Blunt’s Kate Macer was missing from the second movie but is now rumored for a comeback.
- Producer commitment: Molly Smith and Thad Luckinbill are actively trying to secure the full cast.
- Chemistry factor: The dynamic between Brolin’s Matt, Blunt’s Kate, and Del Toro’s Alejandro was a defining feature of the first film.
What’s the Latest Update on Sicario 3 and Its Plot?
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Story Confirmed, Director Still Missing
The script for Sicario 3 has been changed several times, but there is still no official director attached. Denis Villeneuve directed the first movie, but he’s very busy right now with Dune and James Bond.
- Director update: Christopher McQuarrie was briefly linked to the project but has since exited.
- Villeneuve unavailable: Denis Villeneuve, who directed the first film, is most likely not returning for the third installment.
- Team update: Erica Lee and Edward McDonnell are overseeing the search for a new director to match Taylor Sheridan’s vision.
Possible Plotlines Involving Miguel and Alejandro
The final scene of Day of the Soldado gave a hint about the direction of the next movie. Alejandro Gillick, played by Benicio Del Toro, talks to a teen named Miguel in a Texas mall. This suggests that the third movie could have a potential apprentice relationship.
- Returning characters: Alejandro Gillick is set to return, possibly training Miguel, played by Elijah Rodriguez.
- Franchise continuity: The third film may pick up immediately after Soldado ended, looking at the effects of Alejandro’s faked death.
- Title reveal: The working title for the next movie is Sicario: Capos, meaning “bosses” in Spanish.
- Narrative themes: The story could go into more detail about the leaders of the Mexican drug cartels, with Alejandro rising through the ranks by himself.
How Many Sicario Movies Are There?
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A Look Back at the First Two Films
Sicario has had two movies so far, and Sicario 3 is still being made. The first movie, just called “Sicario,” came out in 2015, and the follow-up, “Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” came out in 2018.
- First movie: Sicario introduced FBI Agent Kate Macer and was the first movie in the series to be brutally realistic, directed by Denis Villeneuve.
- Second film: Sicario: Day of the Soldado expanded the story, shifting focus to Matt Graver and Alejandro Gillick.
- Third film status: The third installment, Sicario 3, is in development with no release date announced yet.
- Continuity: The story goes on to talk about how U.S. government operations against Mexican cartels.
Final Thoughts
It looks like the third Sicario movie will be more than just a follow-up. Producers say it’s gonna happen after years of radio silence, but only when Taylor Sheridan delivers a story interesting enough to justify the return. Fans expect the film features to have intense fights, cartel action, and character closure since Brolin plays Matt Graver.
If it comes out in theaters, it might do better than the last movie at the box office. Stay tuned, the Sicario franchise isn’t over yet.
FAQs
Is Taylor Sheridan doing Sicario 3?
Yes, Taylor Sheridan is still writing the third Sicario film and working closely with producers to finalize a story interesting enough to greenlight.
Is Sicario a true story?
No, but the Sicario film was inspired by real operations targeting the Mexican drug cartel and designed to feel realistic.
Who is the girl in Sicario 2?
The girl in the Sicario sequel is Isabel Reyes, whose kidnapping causes chaos between rival cartels and CIA operatives.
Who is directing Sicario 3?
The third Sicario film doesn’t have a director yet, but producers say finding the right fit in Hollywood has been a challenge since the last film.
What happened to Kate Mercer after Sicario?
Kate Mercer was deeply affected by traumatic events and hasn’t appeared since, but her return would make the third Sicario film even more narratively interesting.