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Of course, this one was coming, but it still feels good to hear it officially. Extraction 3 is happening at Netflix, and yes, Chris Hemsworth is once again wearing Tyler Rake’s boots. If you have watched the first two films, you already know… this isn’t just another sequel Netflix brings us occasionally; it’s a full-on adrenaline promise.

After Extraction 2, did you really think Netflix was done with this franchise? That sequel went huge on the platform and pulled in massive viewership. The action thriller once again proved that people are very much here for brutal, no-nonsense action. And not just any action; we are talking about those insane long takes that leave your jaw on the floor and make you wonder how insane someone has to be to film them.

Therefore, Extraction 3 was always on the cards. But now that it’s confirmed, the real question is, what does Tyler Rake even do next? Because if you remember how things played out last time, the story didn’t exactly hand us a clear roadmap of his journey. Sure, it left just enough space to continue, but not enough to guess what’s coming. And isn’t that what makes this more exciting? Unpredictability is the bread and butter of the Extraction series, and hence, the third part will be kept under wraps.

Behind the scenes, things look so far so good. Director Sam Hargrave will once again be directing this and has been a key part of the franchise from day one. And then there’s Joe Russo, who has been shaping the story all along. These two together are the biggest reason these movies don’t just feel like generic action drops.

The Extraction films are actually based on the graphic novel ‘Ciudad’ by Ande Parks, with a story developed alongside Joe Russo. For those who don’t know, this origin is a massive reason the films feel so well constructed because they were built with a clear action blueprint from the start. Also, something worth noting: both previous films consistently ranked among Netflix’s most-watched action titles globally, which is a major factor behind the franchise continuing to expand.

But let’s not kid ourselves by not crediting Hemsworth. He is the reason the whole thing works. He is the reason why Tyler Rake looks so raw and approachable. Unlike a typical movie hero, Rake gets hit, and that realism is what people love the most.

There’s also been talk from the creators about expanding the Extraction universe beyond just the main films, potentially with spin-offs or additional characters. Nothing official has been confirmed yet, but Netflix has already shown interest in building larger action franchises on the platform.

Now, before you get too excited, let us repeat: Netflix hasn’t revealed everything yet. So we haven’t got any confirmed release date or plot details, but the answers are still loading, and we’ll be keeping an eye on them.

So yes, Extraction 3 is officially happening. And if the first two films are anything to go by, this one is probably going to hit even harder.