Extraction 3 Director Offers Massive Update on Film’s Production Timeline

Chris Hemsworth further established himself with the action franchise Extraction. All eyes are on when Extraction 3 will begin production. So hold on to your tactical gear, because we finally have some signs of life for a potential third installment.

What Sam Hargrave Actually Said About Extraction 3

Director Sam Hargrave has graced us with his presence to drop some “maybe, possibly, potentially” news about Extraction 3, and honestly, it’s precisely what you’d expect from Hollywood these days. The director spoke to Collider, giving an update on the film.

He said on Collider, “The plan is to turn over in 2026. We’ll roll cameras in 2026, and we’ll see how it goes. A lot of it’s based on his Avengers schedule, which has a lot of moving parts, but that’s the plan: shoot in ’26, and I’m assuming the release will be sometime in 2027. But, of course, I can neither officially confirm nor deny these dates!”

Oh, and here’s the kicker – he literally said he can “neither officially confirm nor deny these dates.” So basically, this entire update could be wishful thinking wrapped in a nice PR bow. Let’s be real here – Extraction 3 is essentially at the mercy of whatever Marvel decides to do with their golden boy. Hemsworth will reprise his role as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and will most likely appear in Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).

Despite the scheduling drama, Extraction 3 is practically a no-brainer for Netflix. The first film became one of their most-watched originals when it dropped in 2020, and Extraction 2 was even better received. According to Netflix’s own numbers, the sequel topped their global films list the week of June 19, 2023, racking up tens of millions of views.

Why Extraction 3 Makes Perfect Sense for Netflix

The formula is simple: Chris Hemsworth kicks ass in exotic locations while things explode around him. It’s not exactly Shakespeare, but it works, and Netflix knows a good thing when they see it. Here’s something that might surprise you – the Extraction movies actually got better with the sequel. While the first film was a solid action flick, Extraction 2 upped the ante in all the right ways.

Critics and audiences responded more positively to the second installment, which is rare in sequels. The franchise stars Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a mercenary who seems to have a death wish but somehow keeps surviving increasingly impossible situations. Golshifteh Farahani returns as Nik Khan, and Adam Bessa rounds out the core team as Yaz.

Extraction 2 brought in heavy hitters like Olga Kurylenko and Idris Elba, proving that Netflix isn’t messing around with this franchise. While we don’t have any concrete plot details for Extraction 3, we can probably expect more of the same formula that made the first two films successful: intense action sequences, globe-trotting adventures, and Chris Hemsworth looking impossibly good while beating up bad guys.

The Russo Brothers are back producing, with Joe Russo handling script duties again. Sam Hargrave will return to direct, assuming he can work around everyone’s hectic schedules. Let’s pump the brakes on getting too excited about that 2026 filming date. Between Hemsworth’s Marvel obligations, Netflix’s own production schedule, and the general chaos that is Hollywood planning, that timeline feels more like a suggestion than a commitment.

Final Thoughts

Here’s the thing – Extraction 3 will eventually happen because it makes too much financial sense not to. Netflix has struck gold with this franchise, and they’re not going to let it die just because scheduling is complicated. Until then, both Extraction films are available on Netflix, so you can always rewatch Chris Hemsworth being impossibly cool while you wait for the next installment that may or may not start filming in 2026.