Sicario: Day of the Soldado

A 2018 American crime thriller directed by Stefano Sollima, it serves as a sequel to the 2015 film "Sicario." The plot centers on CIA agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and enigmatic consultant Alejandro Gillick (Benicio del Toro), who are tasked with inciting a war between Mexican drug cartels after it is discovered that they are smuggling terrorists across the U.S. border. To achieve this, they kidnap Isabela Reyes (Isabela Moner), the daughter of a powerful drug lord, staging her abduction as the work of rival cartels. However, the operation spirals out of control when Mexican authorities uncover their plan, leading to a tense struggle for survival. The film explores themes of morality, violence, and the consequences of extreme measures in combating crime.