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The Equalizer 3

The Equalizer 3 is a 2023 American vigilante action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington as Robert McCall.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Equalizer 3 is a 2023 American vigilante action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington as Robert McCall. It is the third film in The Equalizer film series and follows McCall in southern Italy, where he protects local residents from organized crime. The film was released in the United States on September 1, 2023.

Plot

The film follows Robert McCall after he settles in a small town in southern Italy and becomes attached to the local community. When he learns that residents are being threatened by organized crime, he intervenes to protect them.

Cast

The cast is led by Denzel Washington and includes Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Gaia Scodellaro, Remo Girone, and other supporting performers.

Production and release

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film is the third entry in the franchise and was released in Italy on August 28, 2023, before opening in the United States on September 1, 2023.

Series status

The Equalizer 3 has been described in sources as the last chapter of the film series. As of the available sources, there is no confirmed fourth film.

Key facts

  • The Equalizer 3 is the third installment in The Equalizer film series.
  • Denzel Washington reprises his role as Robert McCall.
  • The story is set in southern Italy and centers on McCall protecting local residents from the Camorra.
  • Dakota Fanning plays CIA agent Emma Collins.
  • The film premiered in Rome on August 28, 2023, and was released in the United States on September 1, 2023.
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Canadian context

The film was released internationally and is part of a major U.S. franchise that was also distributed in Canada through mainstream theatrical and home-entertainment channels.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Equalizer 3 about?
It follows Robert McCall in southern Italy, where he grows close to local residents and then protects them from the Camorra, an organized crime group.
When does Equalizer 3 come out?
It was released in Rome on August 28, 2023, and in the United States on September 1, 2023.
Who is in Equalizer 3?
The film stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Gaia Scodellaro, and Remo Girone.
Is Equalizer 3 the last one?
It has been described by multiple sources as the final chapter of the trilogy, and no official sequel has been confirmed.
Equalizer 3 cast
Key cast members include Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Gaia Scodellaro, and Remo Girone.
Equalizer 3 release date
The United States release date was September 1, 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Equalizer_3
    Supports: Directed by Antoine Fuqua; third film in the series; synopsis; cast; U.S. release date.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_equalizer_3
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, U.S. theatrical release date, genre, and runtime.
  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-equalizer-3
    Supports: Plot summary and cast context.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17024450/
    Supports: Series status described as the last chapter and general film details.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17024450/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary details.
  6. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-equalizer-3-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Release context and film identification.