Taylor Sheridan's two-part neo-Western crime saga, Sicario and Sicario: Day of the Soldado, is taking the streaming world by storm in May 2026. Fans around the globe are bingeing these gritty thrillers, cementing their status as must-watch titles on platforms like Hulu and Prime Video. The films, which launched Sheridan's screenwriting career, continue to captivate audiences with their relentless tension and morally complex narratives.
Sheridan, now a TV titan behind Paramount's Yellowstone universe, has been on a creative tear this year. He's already premiered three new shows—Dutton Ranch, Marshals, and The Madison—with more on the horizon, including Landman, Tulsa King, and Lioness. But before he built his small-screen empire, Sheridan made his mark with the 2015 film Sicario, a taut thriller starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin. The movie earned rave reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and grossed over $80 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.
The sequel, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, arrived in 2018 with a darker tone and a shift in focus to del Toro and Brolin's characters. While it didn't match the original's critical acclaim (63% on Rotten Tomatoes) or box office haul ($75 million against a $35 million budget), it has found a second life on streaming. In May 2026, both films are among the most-watched titles globally, proving that Sheridan's brand of high-stakes crime storytelling has lasting power.
Fans of Sheridan's work can also explore his earlier projects, like his role in the moral heart of this Sons of Anarchy crime thriller, which showcases his knack for gritty drama. For those craving more neo-Western action, Taylor Sheridan's 'The Madison' proves neo-Westerns are binge-worthy gold on Paramount+.
As for a third Sicario film, the future remains uncertain. Josh Brolin hinted last year that Sheridan was working on a script, but no official updates have emerged. Sheridan is currently juggling multiple projects, including the crime thriller F.A.S.T. (due in 2027), a Call of Duty movie, and his ever-expanding TV slate. Even if a new Sicario is in the works, it may be years before it hits screens.
In the meantime, viewers can stream Sicario on Hulu and Sicario: Day of the Soldado on VOD platforms like Prime Video. For more on Sheridan's universe, check out Taylor Sheridan's 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' rides to Netflix in June 2026.
