Sicario 3: What Is Confirmed About the Sequel and Cast

Is Sicario 3 confirmed?

The latest reports say a third Sicario film is moving forward, with the original production companies Black Label Media and Thunder Road involved. Deadline reported that sources say the companies are bringing back the team, while The Hollywood Reporter said it had confirmed the three actors’ return. ¹²

That is meaningful news, but it does not answer every production question. The reports describe key people as attached or set to return; they do not give a filming start date, a distributor announcement or a release date. ¹²

Who is in the Sicario 3 cast?

Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin are reported to be returning. The Hollywood Reporter identifies del Toro’s character as Alejandro Gillick, Brolin’s as Matt Graver and Blunt’s as Kate Macer, the domestic agent from the first film. ¹²

The reports do not provide a complete cast list. They do not name any additional returning performers or new cast members, so the three reported leads are the only cast details to treat as confirmed by these sources. ¹²

Who is directing and writing Sicario 3?

Padraic McKinley is attached to direct, and Steven Knight is writing the script, according to both Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. ¹²

The articles do not describe Knight’s story or explain how the new film will connect its characters. The Hollywood Reporter says the third film is expected to cap the trilogy, but the plot remains undisclosed. ²

What will Sicario 3 be about?

No storyline has been reported. Deadline says plot details are being kept under wraps, and The Hollywood Reporter likewise says there is no word on the story. ¹²

The earlier films offer context, but not a reliable guide to the next plot. The first Sicario was released in 2015, and Sicario: Day of the Soldado followed in 2018. The second film involved a U.S. border agent and Alejandro in a fight involving Mexican cartels and alleged terrorist trafficking. ²³ That does not confirm what the third film will cover.

When could Sicario 3 come out?

There is no release date in the reports. They also do not give a production start date or a timetable for filming. ¹²

The Hollywood Reporter says the project was delayed by the 2023 Hollywood writers strike. ² That explains one reported obstacle, but it does not establish when work will begin or when audiences might see the film. Readers should treat any date not supported by a new official announcement as unconfirmed.

How does the third film fit the Sicario series?

Sicario began with the 2015 film, followed by Sicario: Day of the Soldado in 2018. The first film was directed by Denis Villeneuve, while the second was directed by Stefano Sollima and written by Taylor Sheridan. ²³

The Hollywood Reporter describes Sicario 3 as a likely trilogy-ending film for the story world and characters Sheridan originated in the first two films. ² That is a reported expectation, not a published plot description. For now, the clearest news is the reported return of the three leads and the attachment of a director and writer.