---
title: "Sicario: Day of the Soldado"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sicario-day-of-the-soldado-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 400535
imdb_id: "tt5052474"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 122
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 4097
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sicario-day-of-the-soldado-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is a 2018 American action‑crime thriller film directed by Stefano Sollima and written by Taylor Sheridan. The picture, also released under the titles Sicario 2: Soldado and simply Soldado, follows Agent Matt Graver as he joins operative Alejandro Gillick in an effort to stop Mexican drug cartels from moving terrorists across the United States border. The film was released in the United States on June 29, 2018 and runs for two hours and two minutes. It is classified in the action, crime and thriller genres. The story centers on the partnership between Graver, a government agent, and Gillick, a former operative, as they confront the challenge of preventing the cross‑border smuggling operation. The production continues the thematic focus on U.S.‑Mexico border tensions established in the earlier installment of the franchise. The film’s narrative is positioned as a continuation of the series’ exploration of covert operations and the moral complexities faced by its central characters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A covert team races to stop terrorists from slipping across the U.S. border."

### Why Watch
- Intense, high‑stakes action
- Atmospheric direction reminiscent of Michael Mann
- Strong lead performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relentless violence may deter some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film features graphic violence and mature themes, so it is intended for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, action‑packed, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stefano Sollima
- **Networks / Studios**: Thunder Road, Black Label Media, Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Benicio del Toro** as *Alejandro Gillick*
- **Josh Brolin** as *Matt Graver*
- **Isabela Merced** as *Isabel Reyes*
- **Jeffrey Donovan** as *Steve Forsing*
- **Catherine Keener** as *Cynthia Foards*
- **Manuel Garcia-Rulfo** as *Gallo*
- **Matthew Modine** as *Secretary of Defense James Riley*
- **Shea Whigham** as *Andy Wheeldon*
- **Elijah Rodriguez** as *Miguel Hernandez*
- **Howard Ferguson Jr.** as *Troy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Sicario: Day of the Soldado a sequel?
Yes, it continues the story from the 2015 film Sicario.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
It was directed by Stefano Sollima.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an American action crime thriller.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately two hours and two minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
Agent Matt Graver and operative Alejandro Gillick work together to stop Mexican cartels from smuggling terrorists into the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sicario: Day of the Soldado — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/400535)
- [Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicario:_Day_of_the_Soldado)
- [Sicario: Day of the Soldado movie review (2018) | Roger Ebert](http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sicario-day-of-the-soldado-2018)
- [‎Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) directed by Stefano Sollima …](https://letterboxd.com/tmdb/400535)
- [Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/29399)
- [Blog Overload](http://ofniinfo.in/)

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