Taylor Sheridan’s $30 Million Thriller Officially Surges Following Sequel Announcement
The announcement of a third Sicario film has renewed interest in the original thriller, sending it back into the global streaming top 10. The surge is notable because Taylor Sheridan, who helped shape the first two films, is not involved in the new instalment.
Steven Knight is writing the third film and Padraic McKinley is directing, while the original Sicario trio is set to reunite. The article also notes Sheridan’s other projects: Tulsa King is due to return for a fourth season and has already been renewed for a fifth, while Landman’s third season has been delayed until 2027.
- Sicario is back in the global streaming top 10.
- A third film has been announced.
- Taylor Sheridan is not involved in the new film.
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Sicario is a crime thriller about an FBI agent drawn into a US operation against drug cartels on the US–Mexico border. The first film was written by Taylor Sheridan, whose work helped establish the series’ tense, grounded style; he also contributed to its sequel.
The films centre on the US effort to disrupt cartel activity, involving law enforcement and military figures, and explore the consequences of that approach. The planned third film has a different writer and director, while three members of the original cast are expected to return.