Introduction to Sicario 3 (2025) – Official Trailer
Prepare as the chilling world of Sicario is set to return with its third installment. With a concept trailer circulating online, anticipation is mounting—so here’s a polished preview:
Development & Status
The third Sicario film, tentatively titled Sicario: Capos, is officially in development, continuing the saga of cartel conflict and moral ambiguity
While producers had hoped production would begin earlier, filming is now projected to commence in late 2025, suggesting a likely release in 2026
Taylor Sheridan, the acclaimed writer behind the first two films, is expected to be involved, though there is no confirmed director attached yet
Cast & Creative Team
Benicio Del Toro (Alejandro) and Josh Brolin (Matt Graver) are the strongest confirmed returns—producers hope to reunite the full original cast “in a perfect world”
Emily Blunt (Kate Macer), absent from the second film, remains unconfirmed. She herself has indicated she hasn’t received any firm updates
Earlier reports suggesting Christopher McQuarrie was involved have since been retracted; insiders affirm he is no longer attached to the project
Notably, Denis Villeneuve and Stefano Sollima are both confirmed not to be directing the new installment
Plot & Trailer Highlights
A circulating concept (“official”) trailer titled Shadow of the Cartel teases the return of Kate Macer, suggesting the narrative shifts back to her perspective, now navigating infiltrated cartel networks and political corruption within the U.S. government
Fans should note: this video appears to be a fan-made or concept trailer, rather than an officially released film teaser
Fan Panels & Reception
On Reddit, hopeful fans discuss progress and speculate on timelines:
“They are still working on first draft of script”
“I read that the script / story is supposedly finished just a few weeks back”
Enthusiasm remains strong, with many expressing excitement about Del Toro’s return:
“Oh yeah… I can’t wait for Sicario 3… I could watch Benicio play that guy forever.”
A Glimpse into the Trailer: What to Expect
If Sicario 3’s official trailer were released today, it might open with:
Dark, high-stakes imagery: blurred cities, clandestine law enforcement raids, and fleeting shots of powerful cartel figures revealing deeply entrenched corruption.
Kate Macer’s return: focusing on her resilience as she’s pulled back into the moral chaos she once fled, confronting threats closer to home.
Returning dynamics: tense alliances between Alejandro and Graver, with shifting loyalties and unresolved trauma providing narrative weight.
Themes of infiltration and moral compromise: believable threats emerging from within institutions, echoing the franchise’s trademark ethical tension.