Netflix's action thriller Extraction, starring Chris Hemsworth, has been hailed by critics as a worthy rival to iconic franchises such as John Wick and James Bond. Released in April 2020, the film adapts the comic Ciudad and is directed by Sam Hargrave.
The story follows Tyler Rake, a battle-worn mercenary hired to extract a kidnapped crime boss's son from Bangladesh. Plunged into a brutal criminal underworld, Rake must navigate a perilous city while confronting his own past.
Critics have praised the film's blend of raw energy, choreography, and emotional depth. One reviewer noted, 'Chris Hemsworth sheds the cape and plays Rake with bruised resolve and weary tenderness... The combat feels gritty, close, and improvised.'
Extraction 2 followed in 2023, and both films are currently available on Netflix. Production for Extraction 3 is set to begin in summer 2025, with a projected release in 2027.
