Summary

• Hemsworth assures fans that Extraction 3's delay is for quality script development, promising a stronger story than its predecessors.
• Idris Elba's character in Extraction 2 hints at a wider world of covert spy organizations, potentially elevating Extraction 3's narrative.
• Extraction 3 should aim to expand its universe with Elba's character and develop stronger characters in order to overcome the prior two movies.

The update provided by Chris Hemsworth for story of Extraction 3.

However, despite Extraction 2's popularity, the third movie has stalled somewhat. Although Extraction 3 was confirmed at Netflix's Tudum event in 2023, the movie is still yet to enter production. Naturally, questions have been raised as to why this is the case considering the third installment was confirmed by Netflix so soon after Extraction 2's release date. In light of these questions, star Chris Hemsworth has eased worries and raised excitement for Extraction 3 during his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.

Hemsworth’s Extraction 3 Is Making Sure To Get The Script Right

Extraction 3's Delays Are A Matter Of Ensuring Quality

At SDCC 2024, Hemsworth explained Extraction 3's delays. The actor was asked what the hold-up was with the movie, to which he gave a promising response. Rather than state that the movie was in a state of development hell or that he was not keen on producing another Extraction film, Hemsworth had this to say:

“We're in the middle of putting it together now, and writing it, and just trying to crack the story. We just wanna make sure that we have it right, and that we have a script that is good enough basically to follow the last two, because I'm really proud of what we've done previously..."

This is undoubtedly an exciting update. One of the biggest issues with lackluster movies of late has been the rushed scriptwriting process. Several big-budget, Hollywood movies have been released that could have used one or two more drafts in the script to flesh out the story and make the overall film higher quality. Thankfully, Hemsworth and his team on Extraction 3 are aware of this and want to craft a script that can live up to the first two movies, rather than simply rushing a film into production with a disappointing story.

Extraction 3 Needs A Stronger Story After The Second Movie

Extraction 2's Story Was Slightly Weaker Than The First Movie's

Not only is this development exciting concerning how it links to the wider Hollywood industry, but it surely means Extraction 3 will improve upon its predecessor. Extraction 2 was by no means a terrible movie and was certainly an enjoyable, action-fueled thriller as the first was. However, there is no denying that Extraction 2's story was simply not as memorable as the first movie's was. The characters surrounding Hemsworth's Tyler do not live long in the memory, and Extraction 2's action sequences remained the standout aspects.

For this reason, it is a good thing Extraction 3 is taking time to develop its script. Developing a story with stronger characters and a more compelling central hook will go a big way toward helping Extraction 3 overcome the shortcomings of its predecessor. Hopefully, with more time dedicated to the story, Extraction 3 will not be ed solely for the action sequences that will undoubtedly be phenomenal, and instead a more interesting story with more well-rounded characters.

How Extraction 3 Can Top Chris Hemsworth’s Previous 2 Tyler Rake Movies

Expanding The Franchise Would Help Extraction 3 Stand Apart

As alluded to, stronger story elements would help Extraction 3 sur the previous two movies. Furthermore, building on the promise of Extraction 2's ending would do the same. The movie ended with Idris Elba appearing to Hemsworth's Tyler Rake and offering him a job. Elba has since teased his character, stating that he will expand the franchise beyond the more limited storytelling capabilities of the first two movies, which were ittedly very similar in their plots.

An entire world of covert spy organizations could be uncovered thanks to Elba's character, pivoting the story of Extraction away from smaller, self-contained stories...

If Idris Elba comes back for Extraction 3, the franchise could become more akin to John Wick, for example. An entire world of covert spy organizations could be uncovered thanks to Elba's character, pivoting the story of Extraction away from smaller, self-contained stories to more exciting, wide-reaching plots. If this happens, Extraction 3 could easily be better than the previous two movies, so long as better characters, stronger scripts, and the ever-fantastic action are included.