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Josh Brolin Confirms Sicario 3 Moving Forward

8/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Josh Brolin confirms Sicario 3 is moving forward.
Production is slated to begin soon after the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike halted progress.
Producer Molly Smith says Mission: Impossible veteran Christopher McQuarrie is joining as a partner.
Denis Villeneuve’s return as director remains uncertain because Taylor Sheridan is occupied with Yellowstone series.
Brolin’s character Matt Graver will keep battling Mexican drug cartels in the sequel.

History

Historical Context

The Writers Guild of America strike began on November 5, 2007, halting dozens of Hollywood productions and causing industry-wide disruption. The 2023 WGA walkout similarly paused filming of Sicario 3, prompting studio head Molly Smith to bring in Christopher McQuarrie while director Denis Villeneuve remains undecided, underscoring how recurring labor actions reshape franchise planning.

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Story summary

Josh Brolin confirms Sicario 3 is moving forward.
Production is slated to begin soon after the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike halted progress.
Producer Molly Smith says Mission: Impossible veteran Christopher McQuarrie is joining as a partner.
Denis Villeneuve’s return as director remains uncertain because Taylor Sheridan is occupied with Yellowstone series.
Brolin’s character Matt Graver will keep battling Mexican drug cartels in the sequel.

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