Third Sicario Film Taps Steven Knight to Write, Padraic McKinley to Direct
Announcement of a third Sicario movie, written by Steven Knight and directed by Padraic McKinley, has pushed the original film back into the global streaming top 10.
A third Sicario film is moving forward with Steven Knight writing the script and Padraic McKinley directing, according to news that broke last week. Taylor Sheridan, who wrote the first two Sicario movies, is not writing the script or directing the third.
The announcement has renewed streaming interest in the original film, which returned to the global top 10 on streaming platforms following the news.
Sheridan remains closely tied to the franchise after writing the first two Sicario movies. Outside the film series, he is known for his television work, including writing all five seasons of Kevin Costner's Yellowstone.
Several of Sheridan's other series are also in various stages of production. The third season of Lioness, starring Zoe Saldaña, drew record viewership when it returned this summer but has not been renewed for Season 4. Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter, was once expected to return for Season 3 later this year but has been delayed to sometime in 2027 after production began just a few weeks ago.
The fourth season of Tulsa King, starring Sylvester Stallone, premieres in just a few days, and Paramount has already renewed the series for Season 5.
Quick answers
Who is writing and directing the third Sicario movie?
Steven Knight is writing the script and Padraic McKinley is directing. Taylor Sheridan, who wrote the first two films, is not writing the script or directing the third.
How has the announcement affected the original Sicario?
The news pushed the original film back into the global top 10 on streaming.
Is Taylor Sheridan involved in the third Sicario movie?
Sheridan, who wrote the first two Sicario movies, is not writing the script or directing the third. Steven Knight is writing and Padraic McKinley is directing.