Sicario 3: Capos is set to be one of the most anticipated films of 2024, following the intense, gritty tone of its predecessors. Directed by Stefano Sollima, the film brings back stars Josh Brolin, Benicio del Toro, and Emily Blunt, reigniting their powerful performances from the earlier Sicario films. The film is scheduled for release in the fall of 2024, with a budget estimated around $70 million, reflecting its high-action sequences and intense, atmospheric storytelling.
The plot of Sicario 3 picks up with Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and Alejandro (Benicio del Toro) navigating an increasingly chaotic and corrupt world of Mexican drug cartels, but with a new twist—Emily Blunt’s character, FBI agent Kate Macer, is back in action after sitting out Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018). Macer’s return adds an emotional dimension to the story, as she once again finds herself pulled into the moral gray zone of border politics and cartel warfare.
The production of Sicario 3 leans heavily into the franchise’s signature style—sharp, unforgiving realism, with a strong emphasis on the psychological toll of violence. Filming took place in challenging, rugged terrains across the U.S.-Mexico border, aiming to recreate the tense, hostile environment that made the first two films so visually impactful. Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, stepping in for Roger Deakins, brings a fresh visual flair to the film, focusing on a heightened sense of claustrophobia and danger. The intense action scenes and gunfights, including a high-stakes desert chase and a dramatic cartel raid, promise to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Set to be released by Lionsgate on September 20, 2024, Sicario 3 is expected to be a box office hit, given the success of its predecessors. Both Sicario (2015) and Sicario: Day of the Soldado were critically acclaimed, with the first grossing over $84 million on a $30 million budget. With its loyal fan base and growing interest, Sicario 3 is set to continue the legacy, blending gripping storytelling with harrowing, action-packed sequences.
