Extraction (franchise)

Extraction (2020)

In March 2012, it was announced that the Russo brothers were on board to direct the film Ciudad, with Dwayne Johnson attached to star. The film's screenplay was written by Joe Russo based on the graphic novel of the same name written by the Russo brothers and Ande Parks.^[2] Following years of development, it was announced in August 2018 that Sam Hargrave would direct the film with a working title of Dhaka, while Chris Hemsworth was cast as the lead replacing Johnson.^[3] In November, additional cast was announced including David Harbour.^[4] Principal photography began in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, India in November 2018^[5] and moved to Ban Pong, Thailand before wrapping in March 2019.^[6] The film's working title changed from Dhaka to Out of the Fire, before the official title was revealed in February 2020.^[7]

Extraction released exclusively on Netflix on April 24, 2020.^[8]

Extraction 2 (2023)

In May 2020, it was reported Joe Russo had been hired to write a sequel to Extraction, with the intention of both Sam Hargrave and Chris Hemsworth returning.^[9][10] In December 2020, the Russo Brothers stated that beyond the sequel they hope to develop a series of films set within the world of Extraction to launch a cinematic universe. In January 2021, it was reported that the Russo brothers were also working on an origin story for Randeep Hooda's character Saju.^[11] Filming for Extraction 2 was slated to begin in Sydney, Australia in September 2021, but measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic moved production to Prague.^[12] Principal photography began on December 4, 2021, in Prague, Czech Republic,^[13] while further shooting began in Vienna, Austria on January 28, 2022.^[14] Filming officially wrapped on April 6,^[15] with additional reshoots taking place in Prague in November.^[16]

Extraction 2 was released exclusively on Netflix on June 16, 2023.^[17]

Tygo (TBA)

In December 2025, Netflix announced Tygo, a spin-off film in the Extraction franchise set in South Korea.^[18] The film will be written by Cha Woo-jin and directed by Lee Sang-yong and stars actors Don Lee, Lee Jin-wook and Lalisa Manobal.^[19] The story follows Lee as Tygo, a former child-soldier turned mercenary who goes on a revenge mission through Korea's criminal underworld.^[20]

Extraction 3 (TBA)

In June 2023 at that year's Netflix Tudum festival, it was announced that Extraction 3 was in development.^[21] Stating that the company identifies Extraction as a franchise, the official logo was revealed.^[22] Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role, with Sam Hargrave directing the film.^[23] On October 8, 2025, Hargrave stated that Extraction 3 will begin filming in 2026, with an anticipated release in 2027.^[24] Extraction 2 cast members Golshifteh Farahani, Olga Kurylenko, and Idris Elba are expected to return for the sequel.^[24]

Other potential projects

In June 2023, Hargrave announced that a scene included in Extraction 2 is intended to set up a spin-off film centered around Nik and Yaz Khan; portrayed by Golshifteh Farahani and Adam Bessa respectively.^[25]

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