Marvel alum and Hollywood showstopper Chris Hemsworth recently expressed how ecstatic he feels to be a part of the Extraction franchise. The talent who is notable, particularly for his role as the God of Thunder, Thor Odinson, has found himself in a cinematic realm beyond the likes of the MCU. With the second installment of Extraction officially out for the audience to enjoy and relish, could it be that a third movie is potentially under wraps?
Well, as it turns out, hoping for a third installment might not be a far-fetched dream. Affirmed by director Sam Hargrave and echoed by lead actor Chris Hemsworth, the idea for the next movie within the franchise may soon be conceived — provided Extraction 2 does well amongst the audiences.
What Is The Extraction Franchise All About?
The first film in the Extraction franchise, which featured Chris Hemsworth as a former Australian Army Special Air Service Regiment soldier-turned-black-market mercenary named Tyler Rake, was released on Netflix on 24th April 2020. The action-thriller narrative followed the journey of the protagonist as he was assigned a deadly mission that necessitated rescuing the kidnapped son of a detained Indian crime lord. The first film, which offered viewers an action-packed, thrilling, and stimulating experience, was lauded by many and criticized by some.
Regardless of the reception, a second movie was greenlit by Netflix, and on June 16th, 2023, Extraction 2 was released worldwide for audiences to follow the rip-roaring tale of Tyler Rake once again. Netflix’s official synopsis for the second film sums it up in the following manner:
“Back from the brink of death, commando Tyler Rake embarks on a dangerous mission to save a ruthless gangster’s imprisoned family.”
On IMDB, the latest installment to the Chris Hemsworth-starrer has an official rating of 7.4/10, with many users praising the film for taking the heart-pounding action sequences up a notch. Some were especially amazed by the film’s production value. In a nutshell, Extraction 2 makes the perfect film to catch up on this weekend.
Chris Hemsworth On The Possibility Of A Third Movie
With many wondering whether or not a third film is necessary within the realm of the Extraction universe, Hemsworth himself entertained the possibility of one in an interview with Total Film. “I love playing the character, I love the world,” said the Australian actor, showing nothing but gratitude for the world intricately woven by director Sam Hargrave.
The Marvel alum furthermore emphasized the euphoria he feels over having “something” beyond the limits of the MCU. Following was the talent’s statement:
“I love playing the character. I love this world. I love having something else outside of Marvel that’s amassed a bit of a following … I honestly feel like we made a better film than the first one. That’s rare in the franchise world.”
To top it off, Chris Hemsworth said that it would be negligent to not have a go with another film in the franchise, especially when it’s adored by the fans and the people involved. Will a franchise as ambitious, electrifying, and knife-edged as Extraction usher in a new era of modern-day action-thriller movies that rival the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s uber-famous run in the Terminator series?
Connoisseurs of Hollywood would certainly look forward to that day.
For now, the fans of Extraction may have to wait around and see how well the latest movie performs amongst the general crowd. As emphasized by director Sam Hargrave, if people “feel and respond” well to the newly released film, and if they crave another thrilling “Tyler Rake adventure”, then there’s a chance we may get a third installment sooner than later.
Many industry analysts are looking at 2026 as a potentially important year for such a dream to take space in the world.
Extraction 2 is available for streaming on Netflix.
Source: GamesRadar
