The Equalizer 3
Third Equalizer film where McCall retires to Italy until local corruption draws him back
The brief
Denzel Washington settles into McCall like a favorite armchair, bringing a weary gravitas to what could've been another generic vigilante romp. The Italian coastal setting gives this third entry a surprisingly relaxed, almost pastoral feel until the violence kicks in with that trademark Equalizer precision. Fuqua knows exactly what he's doing here, letting Washington's quiet menace simmer while delivering the bone-crunching payoffs fans expect. Perfect for anyone who thought the first two were solid but wanted more actual character beats between the creative ways bad guys get eliminated.
The verdict
If you're a Denzel Washington fan who enjoys methodical action films with character-driven moments between bursts of creative violence, this delivers exactly what you want with a scenic Italian backdrop. If you need innovation in your action movies or aren't already invested in the Equalizer formula, the familiar vigilante beats won't win you over despite the solid execution.
Watch with
- 👥 Action fans who appreciate character depth
- ⚠️ Skip if you're squeamish about violence
Heads up
- Graphic violence and brutal fight scenes (frequent)
- Mafia-related torture and execution (moderate)
- Drug-related violence (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Cast
- Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea, David Denman, Gaia Scodellaro, Remo Girone, Andrea Scarduzio
Official synopsis
'Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)
Both feature aging vigilantes delivering brutal justice against organized crime.
