As of March 12, 2025, the movie “Sicario 3” (also known as “Sicario: Capos” or “Sicario 3: Day of the Soldado”) is currently facing production challenges and is not confirmed to be a reality. While there were previous updates suggesting Christopher McQuarrie’s involvement and a nearly completed script, the project seems to be in a state of uncertainty.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the situation:
Production Uncertainty
After the release of “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” in 2018, the franchise has been in development hell, with no definitive updates about a third installment.
Key Players Absence: The original stars and storytellers are not currently part of the project, which could be a major challenge for fans of the crime-thriller series who want to see the original team return.
Potential for Development Issues: The script or general development issues could be the reason why “Sicario: Capos” might not materialize.
Current Updates:
In 2023, there were announcements that Christopher McQuarrie would be involved, and that the script was nearly done, but there haven’t been any further updates since.
Sicario 3 is indeed happening, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. Although there’s no official release date announced yet, producers are eyeing a 2025 release, pending the resolution of the Actors Strike
The script is nearly finished, with producer Trent Luckinbill stating that they’re “pretty close to being able to pull the trigger” on the project ¹. Taylor Sheridan, who penned the first two films, is involved again, and Christopher McQuarrie was initially attached as a producing partner, but he’s no longer involved
As for the cast, Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro are expected to return as Matt Graver and Alejandro Gillick, respectively, with Emily Blunt potentially reprising her role as Kate Mercer ² ¹. The plot remains under wraps, but it’s rumored to follow the apprenticeship of Miguel Hernandez and the return of Kate Mercer
While we wait for an official release date, fans can revisit the first two films, available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV
Note: This is just a draft article, and actual details may vary.
