Netflix has begun filming Extraction 3, continuing its successful action franchise starring Chris Hemsworth as black-ops mercenary Tyler Rake. The news matters because the series has become one of Netflix’s major original film successes since launching during the pandemic, with the third instalment also supporting plans for a broader shared universe.

Director Sam Hargrave confirmed production had started by posting a behind-the-scenes image featuring Hemsworth and returning co-star Idris Elba, who joined the franchise in Extraction 2. Hemsworth had previously said filming would begin in summer 2026; no release date or plot details were announced in the article.