Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
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Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Some missions need a hitman...others need a soldier.

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Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Stefano Sollima

Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & LoyaltyMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic PowerPsychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Stefano Sollima

Screenplay / Writers

Taylor Sheridan

Executive Producers

Basil Iwanyk, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill

Original Score

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Cinematography

Dariusz Wolski

Film Editing

Matthew Newman

Production Design

Kevin Kavanaugh

Costume Styling

Deborah L. Scott

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Thunder RoadUS
Black Label MediaUS
Columbia PicturesUS
LionsgateUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
MexicoUnited States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Thunder RoadPrimary Studio Soundstage
Black Label MediaPrimary Studio Soundstage
Columbia PicturesSony Pictures Culver City Soundstages
LionsgatePrimary Studio Soundstage
RedrumPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2015 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2016 - 2017 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2017 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

June 27, 2018

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Stefano Sollima and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Benicio del Toro's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Benicio del Toro underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Josh Brolin. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Stefano Sollima concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($75.8M Gross)

Sicario: Day of the Soldado conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $75.8 Million against an estimated $35.0 Million production budget (2.2x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Sicario: Day of the Soldado was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$35.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$75.8 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

2.2x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Mexico, United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Where was Sicario: Day of the Soldado filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Sicario: Day of the Soldado was filmed primarily across Mexico, United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Thunder Road, Black Label Media, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, Redrum. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Sicario: Day of the Soldado?

The ensemble features Benicio del Toro as Alejandro Gillick, Josh Brolin as Matt Graver, Isabela Merced as Isabel Reyes, Jeffrey Donovan as Steve Forsing, under the visionary direction of Stefano Sollima.

Where can I stream Sicario: Day of the Soldado online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Sicario: Day of the Soldado?

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.