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: Producers aim to reunite the original trio: Emily Blunt , Josh Brolin , and Benicio Del Toro . Josh Brolin has confirmed the project is "very real" and in the pipeline as of late 2025. Why Villeneuve is Not Returning Denis Villeneuve Responds To Sicario 3 Return Rumors - IMDb

: While Villeneuve has expressed personal interest in seeing a third film if original writer Taylor Sheridan is involved, he has confirmed he is not directing it. Sources from World of Reel verified as of January 2024 that Villeneuve's next film is definitely not Sicario 3 . : Producers aim to reunite the original trio:

Denis Villeneuve is to return to direct the third installment of the Sicario franchise. Despite early rumors that he might return after completing his work on the Dune series, reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate that Villeneuve has not been approached to direct and is currently focused on other major projects like Dune: Messiah and a potential James Bond reboot. Directorial and Production Status Sources from World of Reel verified as of