Major Motion Picture Franchise Focusing on Drug Cartel Slayings Undergoes Significant Revision: INSIGHTS
In a recent interview on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, actor Josh Brolin has confirmed that a third installment of the critically acclaimed "Sicario" franchise is indeed "very, very real." [1]
The "Sicario" series, which first premiered in 2015 and later saw the release of "Sicario: Day of the Soldado" in 2018, has been praised by multiple Tier One operators as the most realistic story about the cartel wars ever put on film. [2] This realism is particularly noteworthy, given the current political climate and President Donald Trump's orders for the United States military to start striking cartel targets. [3]
The original "Sicario" film, directed by Denis Villeneuve, was a masterpiece for its storytelling and deception, leading viewers down a rabbit hole while subtly revealing the true nature of the story. Contrary to the second film, the third installment is expected to bring back original cast members Benicio del Toro, Emily Blunt, and Josh Brolin. [3]
Taylor Sheridan, who wrote the first two scripts, has reportedly been working on the story for the new film, although a director has yet to be confirmed. [3] The production process has faced delays due to script development issues and external factors such as the Writers Guild strike. [3]
Despite the active discussions surrounding the project, no official release date for "Sicario 3" or "Sicario: Capos" has been announced. [2] Fans should watch for future updates but should not expect a confirmed release date at this time.
The "Sicario" franchise, which focuses on the United States' covert war against drug cartels, has been a topic of interest for Brolin since Trump's return to office, with the actor expressing his support for the idea of smashing cartel targets. [3]
As we wait for more news on the third film, let's revisit the original "Sicario" film, where the story is revealed to be about Benicio del Toro's character, not Emily Blunt's FBI character, and the movie's unique ability to cover up what was actually happening. [4]
[1] - https://whiskeyriff.com/2025/08/01/josh-brolin-sicario-3-very-very-real/ [2] - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sicario-3-release-date-1235130 [3] - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1854754/news [4] - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/sep/24/sicario-review-emily-blunt-benicio-del-toro-josh-brolin
- Josh Brolin, who expressed his support for the idea of striking cartel targets after Trump's return to office, is looking forward to reprising his role in the third installment of the "Sicario" franchise.
- In anticipation of the upcoming "Sicario 3," fans might finds it worthwhile to rewatch the original "Sicario" movie, known for its intricate storytelling and subtle revelation of the true nature of the story, which centers around Benicio del Toro's character, not Emily Blunt's FBI character.
