The first film of the series premiered in 2014 and achieved commercial success, leading to a sequel released in 2018 that also performed well at the box office. The action film franchise “The Equalizer” is set to expand with the upcoming third installment. Recently, the official trailer for “The Equalizer 3” was unveiled during the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alongside this exciting development, the action movie also marks the reunion of Denzel Washington with actress Dakota Fanning after nearly 20 years. The two first shared the screen in the 2004 action film “Man on Fire,” when Fanning was just a 9-year-old child. This reunion is a significant draw for fans who cherish both actors and are eager to see them together again in “The Equalizer 3.”
In addition to showcasing the main character Robert McCall, the film will delve deeper into his past, exploring the hidden secrets of his life as a former operative of the CIA. Director Antoine Fuqua stated, “I want to know more about Robert McCall; that’s my motivation,” hinting at new dimensions that will enrich this action franchise.
The first installment of “The Equalizer” debuted in 2014, reimagining a character from the 1980s television series of the same name. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film grossed over 192 million USD globally against a production budget of 55 – 73 million USD. This commercial success led to the sequel in 2018, which earned approximately 190 million USD.
Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, “The Equalizer 3” is set to hit theaters worldwide on September 1, 2023, and has the potential to become one of the standout action films of the year.
