The mission goes sideways when Mexican federal police ambush the convoy. The U.S. government, fearing a diplomatic crisis, orders Graver to terminate the operation and eliminate Isabela.
Alejandro refuses the order to kill the girl and goes rogue to protect her, leading to a desperate attempt to cross the border back into the United States.
Producers have expressed interest in bringing back the original "trinity" of stars: Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, and Emily Blunt .
Generally positive, though noted as being "more of a standard action movie" compared to the atmospheric original.