Extraction 2

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Extraction 2 is a 2023 American action thriller directed by Sam Hargrave. It is the second film in the Extraction series and stars Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, with Golshifteh Farahani and Adam Bessa returning from the first movie and new cast members joining the story. The film was released by Netflix on June 16, 2023.

What the movie is about
Tyler Rake, after surviving a deadly mission, is recovering in Dubai when he takes on a new rescue job. He is hired to save Ketevan and her two children, Sandro and Nina, who are being held by a powerful Georgian crime syndicate called Nagazi. Ketevan is married to Davit Radiani, a Nagazi leader, whose cruel management keeps her and the kids trapped in a prison. Tyler teams up with Nik and her brother Yaz to break them out.

The rescue spirals into a violent chase. After a brutal prison breakout and a wild race across Europe, Tyler and his allies fight through attackers in Vienna and elsewhere. Sandro’s loyalty to his father creates tension, and in the end, Tyler confronts Davit’s boss Zurab. The confrontation leads to a dramatic showdown at an airfield and then a final church confrontation where Sandro’s loyalty is tested. Tyler and Nik are captured by police, but a new mission awaits them, and the story hints at more adventures to come.

Production and release notes
The film continues the long-take, action-heavy style from the first movie. It was filmed mainly in Prague and Vienna, with additional work in other locations. Henry Jackman and Alex Belcher returned to compose the score. Hemsworth reportedly earned around $20 million for his role. In addition to Hemsworth, the cast includes Idris Elba, Olga Kurylenko, and Golshifteh Farahani among others. The movie premiered with a Netflix event in New York City on June 12, 2023, before streaming on June 16, 2023. It received positive notices for its action sequences and was nominated for Best Stunts at the Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards.

Reception and future of the franchise
Critics generally praised Extraction 2 for its bigger and bolder action, though some reviews noted pacing and storytelling flaws. On Rotten Tomatoes, around 80% of critics gave it a thumbs up, while Metacritic showed mixed to average reviews. In streaming numbers, the film drew millions of viewers in its first week on Netflix.

Sequels and future plans
During Netflix’s Tudum event in 2023, Extraction 3 was announced, with Hemsworth returning and Hargrave directing. Subsequent updates indicated filming would start in 2026, aiming for a 2027 release, with returning cast members from Extraction 2 likely to reprise their roles.