Brolin and Del Toro are back as C.I.A.
WhileSicariofocused on Emily Blunts F.B.I.
Blunt wont be making a return appearance because,as Sheridan previously put it, Kates arc was complete.

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With Alejandro, however, there was so much left unsaid.
Sicariotaught us that Alejandro is a man out for revenge against the people who killed his family.
But there are even more changes.

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I could say the same for Joshs character and for Alejandro.
They have to make decisions that are more difficult, perhaps.
You have a different director this time around, and a different cinematographer as well.

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I think it could stand alone because its a different assignment, you know?
So its like two guys getting an assignment.
So I think it does stand alone.
I dont think it needs… Its just a new assignment, you know?
Matt and Alejandro go on a different assignment.
Do the events ofSoldadohappen after the events ofSicario?Yes.
Yes, I believe so.
Taylor and Stefano have bothteased the possibility of doing a third installmentafter this film.
Sicario 2: Soldadois scheduled for theaters on June 29, 2018.