Netflix’s planned action sequel Triple Frontier 2 remains alive in development. Star Garrett Hedlund confirms that the project is still actively discussed among the creative team. This update offers fresh hope for fans of the 2019 gritty heist thriller, even as the stacked ensemble cast faces ongoing scheduling challenges.
The original film, directed by J.C. Chandor and co-written with Oscar winner Mark Boal, centered on a group of former U.S. Army Delta Force operatives. They reunite for a high-stakes mission to steal a cartel lord’s fortune in South America. The R-rated feature starred Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam, Oscar Isaac, Garrett Hedlund, Pedro Pascal, and Adria Arjona. It pulled in 63 million views during its initial months on Netflix following a reported $115 million production budget.
Garrett Hedlund Provides a New Status Update
Speaking with ScreenRant while promoting his work in Tulsa King, Garrett Hedlund addressed the long-gestating project. While admitting he had no definitive release timeline, the actor confirmed the sequel is still “floating around” among the key players.
According to Hedlund, the production has cleared a significant milestone that many stalled streaming sequels never reach: a completed script draft. “They took a stab at the script, and I think when they sit down and take another one, there might be some momentum on it… but I feel like the theme is never say never. So, it would certainly be fun to get the band back together on that one,” Hedlund shared.
Charlie Hunnam’s Producing Role and Early Obstacles
Development momentum first came to light in late 2023 when Charlie Hunnam revealed he had officially boarded Triple Frontier 2 as a main producer. Speaking with outlets like The MarySue, Hunnam described the project as being in its “absolute infancy” while expressing a strong desire to explore the post-military lives of the operatives further.
Subsequent updates indicated that development began just before the entertainment industry strikes in May 2023 and resumed once industry work stabilized later that year. Despite steady behind-the-scenes efforts, the massive star power of the original cast remains the primary bottleneck for getting cameras rolling.
Navigating Scheduling Hurdles With an A-List Cast
Reassembling the original ensemble presents a logistical puzzle. The cast’s schedules have exploded across major franchises and high-profile television projects in the years since the first film’s release:
- Pedro Pascal: Heavily committed to major cinematic universes, including roles in Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, alongside The Last of Us.
- Oscar Isaac: Maintaining a busy slate with Netflix projects like Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Beef season 2.
- Charlie Hunnam: Recently earning an Emmy nomination for Monster: The Ed Gein Story while tackling a Sons of Anarchy spinoff and Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon universe.
- Garrett Hedlund: Starring in Taylor Sheridan’s crime drama series Tulsa King.
- Ben Affleck: Partnered closely with Netflix through Artists Equity via recent thrillers like The Rip and Animals. Because Affleck’s character died in the first film, any return would likely involve a directing or producing capacity.
What Could Triple Frontier 2 Be About?
Without venturing into heavy spoilers, the ending of the 2019 film left a compelling narrative thread dangling in the Andes mountains. Specifically, the team left behind a significant portion of the cartel’s fortune. A sequel focused on the temptation to return for the remaining money would offer sharp thematic continuity regarding what soldiers are owed rather than devolving into a standard shoot-em-up.
While an official greenlight and concrete production dates are still pending, the confirmation that script drafts have been developed proves that Netflix and its stars remain interested in bringing the team back together for another dangerous payday.
