Sicario: Day of the Soldado Timeline ( Real )

announcement
May 2015

Denis Villeneuve Announces Direction of Sicario Sequels

Denis Villeneuve, the director of the original Sicario film, announces plans for sequels, setting the stage for Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

film_production
September 2017

Sicario: Day of the Soldado Film Production Starts

Principal photography begins on Sicario: Day of the Soldado, the sequel to the 2015 film Sicario.

film_release
June 29, 2018

Release of Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Sicario: Day of the Soldado, directed by Stefano Sollima, is officially released to the public.

film_reception
July 2018

Sicario: Day of the Soldado Receives Critical Reviews

The film receives a wide range of critical reviews discussing the themes of drug cartels and border security.

Sicario: Day of the Soldado Timeline ( Fictional )

criminal_activity
Early 2010s

Mexican Cartel Starts Drug Smuggling Operations

Mexican drug cartels significantly increase their smuggling operations across the U.S.-Mexico border, leading to heightened violence and insecurity.

government_action
Shortly Before Movie Events

U.S. Government Decides on Task Force Creation

The U.S. government authorizes a covert operation to combat the escalating cartel violence by deploying special agents.

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Early in Movie Timeline

CIA Agent Matt Graver Recruits Alejandro Gillick

Matt Graver, a CIA operative, brings in Alejandro Gillick, a former attorney and hitman, to assist in the covert operation against the cartels.

operation_start
Early in Movie Timeline

Operation to Incite Cartel War

Matt and Alejandro initiate a plan to instigate a violent war between rival cartels by kidnapping a cartel leader’s daughter.

criminal_operation
Shortly After Operation Starts

Kidnapping of Isabela Reyes

Isabela, the daughter of a powerful Mexican cartel boss, is kidnapped by Alejandro as part of the mission to provoke conflict between cartels.

investigation
Early to Mid Movie Timeline

Kate Macer Investigates the Kidnapping

FBI agent Kate Macer begins to investigate the disappearance of Isabela, becoming suspicious of the clandestine operation.

conflict_escalation
Mid Movie Timeline

Unexpected Cartel Retaliation and Violence Escalation

The kidnapping backfires, intensifying the cartel violence and complicating the mission objectives.

character_development
Mid to Late Movie Timeline

Alejandro Protects Isabela from Cartel Threats

Alejandro defies orders and protects Isabela, forming a dangerous bond as they move across the border.

action_sequence
Late Movie Timeline

Confrontation with Mexican Military and Cartel Members

Alejandro and Isabela face multiple deadly encounters with cartel assassins and corrupt officials seeking to retrieve Isabela.

government_action
Late Movie Timeline

Matt Graver Abandons Official Support

Matt cuts ties with the mission officially but continues to pursue cartel disruption through his own means.

climax
End of Movie Timeline

Final Showdown and Alejandro’s Sacrifice

Alejandro confronts and kills cartel leaders responsible for the chaos, sustaining severe wounds while ensuring Isabela’s survival.

resolution
End of Movie Timeline

Isabela’s Fate and New Beginning

Isabela starts a new life under Alejandro's guardianship, highlighting hope and moral ambiguity in their quest for justice.