‘Extraction 3’: Chris Hemsworth Sequel Finally Gets Updated 2026 Production Start in Australia & Europe
Extraction 3 is scheduled to begin principal photography in June 2026, with the production currently based in Sydney, Australia, putting Chris Hemsworth back on home turf. Filming is expected to run through October 9th, 2026, with additional shooting planned in Europe over the summer.
Production Schedule And Filming Locations
Production listings show principal photography for Extraction 3 will start in June 2026 and continue through October 9th, 2026. The production is currently based in Sydney, marking a shift from the franchise’s earlier locations. Europe is also expected to host parts of the shoot during the summer months, though exact countries and city-level details have not been finalized.
The move to Australia represents a deliberate change in setting for the third entry. The first film used locations across India and Thailand to recreate its urban environments, while the second moved its production to Prague and Vienna after an initial plan to shoot in Sydney was altered by COVID-19 lockdowns. For the third film, the production will finally be able to return to Australian locations that the creative team has eyed for earlier installments.
Chris Hemsworth Returns As Tyler Rake; Key Crew Back
Chris Hemsworth will return in the lead role as Tyler Rake, with Sam Hargrave back in the director’s chair. The Russo brothers’ AGBO remains attached as producer, and Joe Russo is expected to handle screenwriting duties once again. The project lists several returning production figures and crew roles that reflect continuity with the previous films.
The production’s decision to base itself in Sydney has been framed as a homecoming for both the lead star and the creative team, who had planned to utilize Australia on earlier projects but were forced to relocate. The change in landscape—from the tropical tone of the first film to the industrial and varied settings of the second—suggests the filmmakers intend to use Australia’s diverse terrain to create a fresh visual approach for the third entry.
Franchise Expansion And What Comes Next
The Extraction franchise is expanding beyond a single trilogy. The streamer has moved to build a wider cinematic universe around the series, with a spin-off series and additional projects already in development. A spin-off titled Mercenary: An Extraction Series has been greenlit and is in production; that series is eight episodes long and stars Omar Sy, with additional cast members attached.
Given the planned late-2026 wrap for Extraction 3, the film is unlikely to reach the platform until the following year; the production timeline makes a Summer or Fall 2027 release the most probable window. Fans awaiting further details can expect casting, schedule confirmations, and location announcements as the production advances toward its June start.
The production is currently preparing to begin principal photography in June 2026 and will continue to release updates as the schedule and locations are finalized.
