EXTRACTION 3 (2025)

He fell off a bridge. He barely survived a death-defying prison escape. And now, in Extraction 3 (2025), Tyler Rake returns with more scars, more fury, and absolutely nothing left to lose.Directed once again by Sam Hargrave and produced by the Russo Brothers, the third installment in Netflix’s adrenaline-fueled action saga takes everything fans loved about the first two films—bone-crunching fights, relentless pacing, cinematic one-shots—and cranks the chaos up to eleven. This isn’t just a continuation of Rake’s story; it’s a full-blown war movie wrapped in a deeply personal vendetta.

Set two years after the events of Extraction 2, the film opens with Tyler (Chris Hemsworth) living in the shadows of Eastern Europe, trying to rebuild his life with a semblance of peace—until the ghosts of his past drag him back into the firefight.When a former teammate-turned-rival operative, Marcus Dovak (played with icy brilliance by Boyd Holbrook), resurfaces as the leader of an underground human trafficking empire, Tyler learns that a group of kidnapped children in Myanmar includes the son of his fallen comrade. Despite warnings from his handlers and pleas from his allies, Tyler takes the mission alone—this time, not for money, not for redemption, but out of raw, burning loyalty.What follows is a high-octane global rampage that takes Rake from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the neon-lit backstreets of Bangkok and finally to a fortress in the Golden Triangle where the final showdown unfolds in a 20-minute single-take action sequence that will leave jaws on the floor.

If there’s one thing Extraction 3 absolutely nails, it’s the action. Sam Hargrave, a former stuntman himself, continues to reinvent the way we experience fight choreography. From gritty hand-to-hand combat in flooded tunnels to helicopter chases through narrow mountain passes, every frame is infused with raw intensity.The crown jewel is a 20-minute, seemingly unbroken sequence where Tyler fights his way through a compound under siege—dodging RPGs, grappling with mercenaries, and even fending off a tiger (yes, a tiger) in the chaos. It’s outrageous, brutal, and gloriously cinematic.Unlike many action films that rely on CGI and shaky cam, Extraction 3 maintains its commitment to practical stunts, real locations, and tactile violence. When Tyler gets hit, you feel it.

What elevates Extraction 3 beyond a simple shoot-’em-up is its emotional depth. Chris Hemsworth delivers his most layered performance in the franchise so far. Tyler is still the hardened killer we know, but here he’s wearier, more reflective, haunted not just by the people he’s lost—but by who he’s becoming.The film explores Tyler’s fractured morality, his inability to escape violence, and his slow, reluctant understanding that saving others might be the only salvation left for himself. There’s a particularly touching scene where Tyler speaks with the kidnapped boy under the stars, recalling his own son. It’s a rare moment of quiet in a movie made of thunder, and it works beautifully.Supporting performances are also strong. Golshifteh Farahani returns as Nik Khan with a bigger role and even more to lose, and newcomer Ariana DeBose brings unexpected warmth and firepower as a rogue UN field agent reluctantly drawn into Tyler’s mission.

While the first two films focused on individual rescues, Extraction 3 broadens its scope, tackling themes of exploitation, corruption, and the black market of global arms and trafficking. It’s a bold move that pays off. The script (co-written by Joe Russo and Matthew Carnahan) is tighter, darker, and surprisingly politically charged.Yet it never becomes preachy. The social commentary is woven into the narrative without slowing down the momentum. And that’s what makes Extraction 3 more than just another action sequel—it’s a story with impact.

Extraction 3 is a triumphant return for the franchise and a new high point for Netflix’s action slate. With blistering stunts, emotional weight, and a lead performance that proves Chris Hemsworth is far more than a hammer-swinging god, this film delivers exactly what action fans crave—and then goes one step further.Tyler Rake may have been broken, beaten, and buried—but in Extraction 3, he proves he’s not just back… he’s unstoppable.