They kidnap Isabela Reyes , the daughter of a powerful drug lord, in a "false flag" operation designed to look like a rival cartel's doing.
Generally positive, though noted as being "more of a standard action movie" compared to the atmospheric original.
There is ongoing debate among fans regarding the "abrupt" ending, which many believe was modified to ensure the possibility of a third installment. 🔮 Future of the Franchise
The mission goes sideways when Mexican federal police ambush the convoy. The U.S. government, fearing a diplomatic crisis, orders Graver to terminate the operation and eliminate Isabela.
The story follows CIA agent and mercenary Alejandro Gillick as the U.S. government seeks to escalate the drug war by provoking conflict between Mexican cartels.