Extraction 3: Filming Begins on the Action Sequel Starring Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba
A number of other projects are also in development
Netflix has finally started filming "Extraction 3"! Lead actor Chris Hemsworth himself announced the official start of production. On his Instagram account, the actor posted a photo showing him on set with Idris Elba and director Sam Hargrave. He captioned it simply: "E3, here we go!"
In addition to Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba, Golshifteh Farahani is also returning in her role as Nik Khan. While Netflix is keeping official plot details under wraps for now, the story is said to pick up directly where "Extraction 2" left off.
In that film, Idris Elba's character made an unusual offer to Tyler Rake and his team: freedom in exchange for carrying out dangerous missions. It is precisely this storyline that is likely to continue in the third installment, once again leading Tyler on life-threatening missions around the globe. Although a specific release date has not yet been announced, the series is currently expected to premiere sometime in 2027.
In addition to "Extraction 3", a number of other projects from the franchise of the same name are in the works. In late 2025, Netflix officially announced the spin-off "TYGO". Don Lee, Lee Jin-wook, and Lalisa Manobal will star in the lead roles. The story centers on a mercenary who embarks on a brutal quest for revenge in South Korea's criminal underworld. Additionally, a series titled "Mercenary: An Extraction Series" is currently in development, starring Omar Sy.
Extraction 1 & 2 Recap: Here's What's Happened So Far (Spoilers)
Spoiler alert! The following recap contains key plot points and the ending of "Extraction" (2020) and "Extraction 2" (2023). With "Extraction" in 2020, Netflix laid the foundation for one of the streaming service's most successful action series. Directed by former stunt coordinator Sam Hargrave and produced by the Russo brothers, the film stood out above all for its no-holds-barred action, spectacular long takes, and a charismatic Chris Hemsworth in the lead role. Three years later, "Extraction 2" continued the story and took the action to an even higher level. But what were the two films actually about?
Extraction (2020): A Rescue Mission Turns into a Fight for Survival
The first film centers on Tyler Rake, a former Australian SASR soldier and elite mercenary who, following the tragic death of his son, leads a life without any real prospects. When he's assigned the task of rescuing Ovi Mahajan – the kidnapped son of an Indian drug lord – from a rival crime syndicate in Bangladesh, it initially seems like just another routine mission.
Although the rescue is initially successful, the situation escalates shortly thereafter. The client withdraws his support due to a lack of funds, leaving Tyler and Ovi suddenly on their own. At the same time, the powerful gangster Amir Asif sets all police forces and numerous mercenaries on the two of them. Dhaka turns into a massive battlefield.
Particularly memorable is the famous car chase through the city streets, which appears to have been shot in a single take. To this day, it remains one of the most impressive action sequences in a Netflix production.
As Tyler and Ovi grow closer and closer, a father-son dynamic develops between them. Tyler sees in the boy memories of his late son and is ultimately willing to sacrifice his own life to save him. In the finale, Tyler is seriously wounded and, after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, falls from a bridge into the river. Ovi manages to escape and eventually reaches his family safely. The ending initially left it open as to whether Tyler survived the fall. However, a brief scene at the very end hinted that he might still be alive.
Extraction 2 (2023): The Return of Tyler Rake
The second installment answers fans' most pressing question within the first few minutes: Tyler did indeed survive the fall. After a long recovery, he is contacted by a mysterious man – played by Idris Elba – who offers him a new mission. Tyler is tasked with rescuing his former sister-in-law, Ketevan, and her children from a heavily guarded Georgian prison. They are being held there alongside the head of a brutal criminal syndicate. What begins as a covert rescue mission quickly escalates into a relentless chase.
"Extraction 2" surpasses its predecessor, particularly in its action sequences. At the heart of the film is a roughly 21-minute single-take sequence that weaves together prison fights, an escape on a moving train, and a spectacular helicopter assault. The elaborate production was praised by critics and fans alike. As the story unfolds, Tyler and his team find themselves targeted by Zurab, the brother of the slain gangster boss. Zurab is out for revenge and stops at nothing to take Tyler down. Several brutal confrontations ensue, culminating in a final showdown in which Tyler defeats Zurab.