Sicario 3 is officially a go, with Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin all returning.

The announcement is a major milestone for fans of the crime franchise who have waited years for news.

Emily Blunt returns to the franchise as FBI agent Kate Macer.

Benicio del Toro reprises his role as the enigmatic operative Alejandro Gillick.

Josh Brolin steps back in as CIA officer Matt Graver.

Original writer Taylor Sheridan will not be steering this installment, the article says.

The story promises to return to the morally complex world of border cartels and federal operations.

No official theatrical release date has been announced as pre-production continues.

Read the full article on Sicario 3 and its returning stars.