After years of anticipation, Extraction 3 is finally moving forward.
According to a exclusive article from Deadline, the next chapter in Netflix’s high-octane action franchise is set to begin filming this summer. After more than three years after the project was first announced. For fans of the series, it’s been a long wait to see where the story of Tyler Rake goes next.
Production Finally Gains Momentum
Filming for Extraction 3 is expected to take place between June and October, with production spanning both Australia and Europe. This global footprint mirrors the scale and intensity the franchise has become known for.
One notable change behind the scenes is the shift in writing duties, with David Weil stepping in to take over from Anthony Russo.
As of now, plot details remain tightly under wraps. What we do know is familiar territory: Tyler Rake and his team will once again be tasked with extracting a high-value target from a dangerous situation. Hopefully expanded world-building and deeper insight into the shadowy organizations operating behind the scenes.
Returning Cast and Characters
Chris Hemsworth is set to return as Tyler Rake: the relentless operator who continues to survive impossible odds through grit, skill, and sheer will.
He’ll be joined once again by:
• Idris Elba as Alcott, the mysterious handler introduced in Extraction 2
•Golshifteh Farahani as Nik Khan, Rake’s trusted ally and key connection in the field
The Team Behind the Franchise
The Russo Brothers will return as producers, alongside Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco, and Ari Costa under AGBO. Additional producers include Chris Hemsworth and Benjamin Grayson for Wild State, as well as Sam Hargrave, Patrick Newall, Eric Gitter, and Peter Schwerin.
The Extraction series is based on the graphic novel Ciudad, created by Andre Parks and the Russo Brothers, with artwork by Fernando Leon Gonzalez.
A Franchise That Found Its Audience
The original Extraction debuted on Netflix in 2020 at the height of global lockdowns and quickly became one of the platform’s biggest action hits.
Its success helped launch a new franchise, with the first film earning recognition at the 2021 Stunt Awards, including:
• Best Fight
• Hardest Hit
• Best Stunt Coordination
Chris Hemsworth also took home a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star. The sequel went on to surpass the original’s streaming numbers, solidifying Extraction as one of Netflix’s premier action properties.
The Future Of Extraction 3
With filming finally set to begin, Extraction 3 represents more than just another sequel it’s a continuation of one of Netflix’s most successful original action franchises.
The real question now isn’t whether the film will deliver on action. It’s whether it can push the story forward in a meaningful way. Expanding the world, deepening the characters, and raising the stakes will be key if Extraction 3 wants to stand alongside or surpass what came before.
For now, all eyes are on production as Tyler Rake prepares for another mission.