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{{Short description|2017 film by D. J. Caruso}}
{{Short description|2017 American thriller film by D. J. Caruso}}
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| name = XXX: Return of Xander Cage
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| director      = [[D. J. Caruso]]
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* [[Joe Roth]]<ref name=variety>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/xxx-vin-diesel-deepika-padukone-return-xander-cage-1201685078/|title=Deepika Padukone Joins Vin Diesel in 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage'|last=Kroll|first=Justin|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=January 21, 2016|access-date=October 24, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Joe Roth]]<ref name=variety>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/xxx-vin-diesel-deepika-padukone-return-xander-cage-1201685078/|title=Deepika Padukone Joins Vin Diesel in 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage{{'-}}|last=Kroll|first=Justin|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=January 21, 2016|access-date=October 24, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Jeff Kirschenbaum]]<ref name=variety/>
* [[Jeff Kirschenbaum]]<ref name=variety/>
* [[Vin Diesel]]<ref name=variety/>
* [[Vin Diesel]]<ref name=variety/>
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* [[Brian Tyler]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/10/12/brian-tyler-scoring-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/|title=Brian Tyler Scoring 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'|author=<!-- Staff -->|work=Film Music Reporter|access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Brian Tyler]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/10/12/brian-tyler-scoring-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/|title=Brian Tyler Scoring 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage{{'-}}|author=<!-- Staff -->|work=Film Music Reporter|access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref>
* Robert Lydecker<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/11/26/robert-lydecker-co-scoring-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/|title=Robert Lydecker Co-Scoring 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'|work=Film Music Reporter|date=November 26, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref>
* Robert Lydecker<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/11/26/robert-lydecker-co-scoring-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/|title=Robert Lydecker Co-Scoring 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage{{'-}}|work=Film Music Reporter|date=November 26, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2017}}</ref>
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| cinematography = [[Russell Carpenter]]
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'''''XXX: Return of Xander Cage''''' (released as '''''XXx : Reactivated''''' in some countries) is a 2017 American [[science fiction film|science fiction]] [[action thriller film]] directed by [[D. J. Caruso]] and written by F. Scott Frazier. The film stars [[Vin Diesel]], [[Donnie Yen]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Kris Wu]], [[Ruby Rose]], [[Tony Jaa]], [[Nina Dobrev]], [[Toni Collette]], [[Ariadna Gutiérrez]], [[Hermione Corfield]], and [[Samuel L. Jackson]]. It is the third installment in the [[XXX (film series)|''XXX'' film series]] and a sequel to both ''[[XXX (2002 film)|XXX]]'' (2002) and ''[[XXX: State of the Union]]'' (2005).
'''''XXX: Return of Xander Cage''''' (released as '''''XXX: Reactivated''''' in some countries) is a 2017 American [[action thriller film]] directed by [[D.J. Caruso]] and written by F. Scott Frazier. The film stars [[Vin Diesel]] in the lead role, [[Donnie Yen]], [[Deepika Padukone]], [[Kris Wu]], [[Ruby Rose]], [[Tony Jaa]], [[Nina Dobrev]], [[Toni Collette]], [[Ariadna Gutiérrez]], [[Hermione Corfield]], and [[Samuel L. Jackson]]. It is the third installment in the [[XXX (film series)|''XXX'' film series]] and a sequel to both ''[[XXX (2002 film)|XXX]]'' (2002) and ''[[XXX: State of the Union]]'' (2005).


[[Paramount Pictures]], taking over distribution from [[Columbia Pictures]], release the film on January 20, 2017, in 2D, [[RealD 3D]] and [[IMAX 3D]]. This marks the first film produced by [[Revolution Studios]] since ''[[The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep]]'' a decade earlier, and the first Paramount film to be co-produced by Revolution since 2007's [[Next (2007 film)|''Next'']]. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed over $346 million worldwide against a production budget of $85 million, making it both the franchise's and Revolution Studios' highest-grossing film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/02/13/box-office-china-just-turned-xxx-return-of-xander-cage-into-a-hit/#1424399f4fa5|title=Box Office: China Just Turned 'xXx: Return Of Xander Cage' Into A Hit |website=[[Forbes]] |access-date= February 13, 2017}}</ref>
[[Paramount Pictures]] released the film on January 20, 2017, in 2D, [[RealD 3D]] and [[IMAX 3D]]. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed over $346 million worldwide against a production budget of $85 million, making it both the franchise's and Revolution Studios' highest-grossing film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/02/13/box-office-china-just-turned-xxx-return-of-xander-cage-into-a-hit/#1424399f4fa5|title=Box Office: China Just Turned 'xXx: Return Of Xander Cage' Into A Hit |website=[[Forbes]] |access-date= February 13, 2017}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
[[National Security Agency|NSA]] Agent Augustus Gibbons attempts to recruit footballer [[Neymar]] for the Triple-X (XXX) program when a satellite crashes, apparently killing them both. Shortly afterwards, a team of four skilled individuals led by Xiang infiltrate a highly guarded [[CIA]] office in [[New York City]] and retrieve "[[Pandora's Box]]", a device which is capable of controlling satellites to crash at specific locations as warheads. CIA Agent Jane Mark tracks down former xXx operative Xander Cage, [[The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage|who faked his death]] and has been living in self-imposed exile in the [[Dominican Republic]], and convinces him to return to active service to retrieve the device.
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[[National Security Agency|NSA]] Agent Augustus Gibbons attempts to recruit footballer [[Neymar]] for the Triple-X (XXX) program when a satellite crashes, apparently killing them both. Shortly afterwards, a team of four skilled individuals led by Xiang infiltrate a highly guarded [[CIA]] office in [[New York City]] and retrieve "[[Pandora's Box]]", a device which is capable of controlling satellites to crash at specific locations as warheads.  
 
CIA Agent Jane Marke tracks down former xXx operative Xander Cage, [[The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage|who faked his death]] and has been living in self-imposed exile in the [[Dominican Republic]]. Then she convinces him to return to active service to retrieve the device.
 
In [[London]], after enlisting his old friend Ainsley for help, Xander tracks down the attackers to the [[Philippines]]. At an [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] outpost in [[Lakenheath]], a unit of [[Special Forces]] operatives led by Paul Donovan is assigned to help Xander, but he rejects them in favor of his own team, composed of sharpshooter Adele Wolff, DJ Harvard "Nicks" Zhou, and getaway driver Tennyson "The Torch". They are also aided by [[introverted]] weapons specialist Becky Clearidge.
 
The team locates Xiang and his teammates Serena, Talon and Hawk, and Xander meets Xiang in an underground nightclub on a remote island, where Xiang reveals that his team are also xXx agents, recruited by Gibbons. He claims to have stolen Pandora's Box to prevent its misuse, although Serena believes they should destroy it.
 
Shortly after, Russian soldiers raid the island. The group fends off the attackers, while Xiang escapes with Pandora's Box. Xander intercepts him chasing him to a nearby beach. Serena betrays him, destroys the Box and joins Xander's team, while Xiang escapes and regroups with Talon and Hawk.
 
After another satellite crash in the [[Olympic Stadium (Moscow)|Olympic Stadium in Moscow]], Marke determines that the device that Serena destroyed was only a prototype, and that both teams have been wasting time, while Xander discovers CIA Director Anderson is involved and has the actual Pandora's Box in his hands.


In [[London]], after enlisting an old friend, Ainsley, for help, Xander tracks down the attackers to the [[Philippines]]. At an [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] outpost in [[Lakenheath]], a unit of [[Special Forces]] operatives led by Paul Donovan is assigned to help Xander, but he rejects them in favour of his own team, composed of sharpshooter Adele Wolff, DJ Harvard "Nicks" Zhou, and getaway driver Tennyson "The Torch". They are also aided by [[introverted]] weapons specialist Becky Clearidge. The team locates Xiang and his teammates Serena, Talon and Hawk, and Xander meets Xiang in an underground nightclub on a remote island, where Xiang reveals that his team are also xXx agents, recruited by Gibbons. He claims to have stolen Pandora's Box to prevent its misuse, although Serena believes they should destroy it.
Xander's and Xiang's teams race to reach Anderson first in [[Detroit]], tracking Pandora's Box's unique signal, with Xander and Xiang fighting and later protecting each other from Anderson's men. Xander confronts Anderson, who admits to causing the satellite crash that killed Gibbons before Wolff shoots him dead. Xander reluctantly allows the CIA to arrest Xiang in an attempt to frame him for the Moscow attack, and they secure the box.  


Shortly after, Russian soldiers raid the island. The group manages to fend off the attackers, while Xiang manages to escape with Pandora's Box. Xander intercepts Xiang and chases him to a nearby beach. Serena betrays him, destroys the Box and joins Xander's team, while Xiang escapes and regroups with Talon and Hawk. After another satellite crash in the [[Olympic Stadium (Moscow)|Olympic Stadium in Moscow]], Mark determines that the device that Serena destroyed was only a prototype, and that both teams have been wasting time, while Xander determines that CIA Director Anderson is involved in the conspiracy and that the actual Pandora's Box is in his hands.
En route back to headquarters, Marke announces the XXX Program has been shut down and shoots Xander to keep it for herself. She then sends a group of assassins to eliminate the others, who are awaiting extraction at a local NSA warehouse. They join forces to fend off their attackers and receive assistance from former XXX operative, Darius Stone.


Xander's and Xiang's teams race to reach Anderson first in [[Detroit]], tracking the unique signal of Pandora's Box, with Xander and Xiang fighting and later protecting each other from Anderson's men. Xander confronts Anderson, who admits to causing the satellite crash that killed Gibbons. Anderson is then shot dead by Wolff. Xander reluctantly allows the CIA to arrest Xiang in an attempt to frame him for the Moscow attack, and they secure the box. En route back to headquarters, Mark announces that the XXX Program has been shut down and shoots Xander in order to keep it for herself. She then sends a group of assassins to eliminate the others, who are awaiting extraction at a local NSA warehouse. They join forces to fend off their attackers and receive assistance from another former XXX operative, Darius Stone.
Xander survives due to a bulletproof vest Becky had given him earlier and joins forces with Xiang to fight Donovan and his men, while Marke uses the box to send a satellite plummeting towards the warehouse where the teams are fighting.  


Xander survives due to a bulletproof vest Becky had given him earlier and joins forces with Xiang to fight Donovan and his men, while Mark uses the box to send a satellite plummeting towards the warehouse where the teams are fighting. Xander ejects Donovan from the plane, while Xiang sends Mark falling to her death and then parachutes out with the box in hand. Despite Becky's attempts to halt the signal, they cannot stop the satellite from crashing. In a last attempt to protect them, Xander crashes the plane [[kamikaze|into the approaching satellite]] before it reaches the warehouse and jumps out, using the cargo load to safely reach the ground. Xiang gives Xander the device, and Xander decides to destroy it. The team attends Gibbons' funeral, where Xander is approached by Gibbons himself, who faked his death and is now rebuilding the XXX Program on his own, starting with Neymar, who also faked his death, as the newest recruit. Gibbons compliments Xander on a job well done and Xander decides to continue in service, ready for a new mission to watch the watchers and preserve liberty.
Xander ejects Donovan from the plane, while Xiang sends Marke falling to her death and then parachutes out with the box in hand. Despite Becky's attempts to halt the signal, they cannot stop the satellite from crashing.  
 
In a last attempt to protect them, Xander crashes the plane [[kamikaze|into the approaching satellite]] before it reaches the warehouse and jumps out, using the cargo load to safely reach the ground. Xiang gives him the device, who decides to destroy it.  
 
The team attends Gibbons' funeral, where Xander is approached by Gibbons himself, who faked his death and is now rebuilding the XXX Program on his own, starting with Neymar, who also faked his death, as the newest recruit. Gibbons compliments Xander on a job well done, so he decides to continue in service, ready for a new mission to watch the watchers and preserve liberty.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Michael Bisping]] as Hawk, supports Xiang
* [[Michael Bisping]] as Hawk, supports Xiang
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[[Ice Cube]] reprises his role from the ''[[XXX: State of the Union|xXx: State of the Union]]'' film as xXx agent Darius Stone. Professional [[Association football|footballer]] [[Neymar]] appears as himself.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-footie-neymar-will-debut-with-deepika-padukone-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage-2221640|title=Footie Neymar will debut with Deepika Padukone in 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref> [[Al Sapienza]] plays CIA Director Anderson. [[Nicky Jam]] plays Lazarus, [[Ariadna Gutiérrez]] plays Lola, [[Shawn Roberts]] plays Jonas, [[Daniel Kash]] plays Russian Spymaster, and Andrey Ivenchko plays Red Erik.
[[Ice Cube]] reprises his role from ''[[XXX: State of the Union]]'' as xXx agent Darius Stone. Professional [[Association football|footballer]] [[Neymar]] appears as himself.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-footie-neymar-will-debut-with-deepika-padukone-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage-2221640|title=Footie Neymar will debut with Deepika Padukone in 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage{{'-}}|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref> [[Al Sapienza]] plays CIA Director Anderson. [[Nicky Jam]] plays Lazarus, [[Ariadna Gutiérrez]] plays Lola, [[Shawn Roberts]] plays Jonas, [[Daniel Kash]] plays Russian Spymaster, and Andrey Ivenchko plays Red Erik.


==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
Following the release of ''[[XXX (2002 film)|XXX]]'' in 2002, director [[Rob Cohen]] revealed his plans to make ''XXX'' a franchise, but an "anarchistic" one with different settings in each film, without anyone from the original film returning except [[Vin Diesel]] as Xander Cage. Working on a sequel and planning as well a third and fourth film, Cohen had two scripts in development, one taking place in [[Southeast Asia]] and involving [[Malacca strait]] pirates and the other taking place in [[Washington, D.C.]] and involving the [[United States Secret Service]].<ref name="bbchome">{{cite news | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2002/10/15/rob_cohen_xxx_interview.shtml | work=[[BBC Online]] | title=Rob Cohen ''xXx'' Interview | first=Stella | last=Papamichael | date=October 15, 2002 | access-date=May 21, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030312192340/http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2002/10/15/rob_cohen_xxx_interview.shtml | archive-date=March 12, 2003 | url-status=live | df= }}</ref> Diesel explained that one of the two scripts was written by [[Rich Wilkes]] and the other was written by an unnamed writer, but Wilkes' script was the one he wanted as it excited him the most.<ref name="usatoday">{{cite news | url=https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-06-10-vin-diesel-cool_x.htm | work=[[USA Today]] | title=Vin Diesel, driving on a tankful of cool | first=Susan | last=Wloszcyna | date=June 10, 2004 | access-date=May 21, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626015317/https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-06-10-vin-diesel-cool_x.htm | archive-date=June 26, 2015 | url-status=live | df= }}</ref> However, Diesel ultimately opted out from making a second ''XXX'' film, which was titled ''[[XXX: State of the Union]]'', due to disliking the script, feeling that it "didn't feel ''XXX''" for him.<ref name="themovieblog">{{cite news | url=https://www.themovieblog.com/2004/06/good-move-vin-diesel-turns-down-xxx-2-state-of-the-union/ | work=The Movie Blog | title=Good Move! Vin Diesel turns down ‘xXx 2: State of the Union’. | first=John | last=Campea | date=June 16, 2004 | access-date=May 21, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516052304/https://www.themovieblog.com/2004/06/good-move-vin-diesel-turns-down-xxx-2-state-of-the-union/ | archive-date=May 16, 2017 | url-status=live | df= }}</ref>
Following the release of ''[[XXX (2002 film)|XXX]]'' in 2002, director [[Rob Cohen]] revealed his plans to make ''XXX'' a franchise, but an "anarchistic" one with different settings in each film, without anyone from the original film returning except [[Vin Diesel]] as Xander Cage. Working on a sequel and planning as well a third and fourth film, Cohen had two scripts in development, one taking place in [[Southeast Asia]] and involving [[Malacca strait]] pirates and the other taking place in [[Washington, D.C.]], and involving the [[United States Secret Service]].<ref name="bbchome">{{cite news | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2002/10/15/rob_cohen_xxx_interview.shtml | work=[[BBC Online]] | title=Rob Cohen ''xXx'' Interview | first=Stella | last=Papamichael | date=October 15, 2002 | access-date=May 21, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030312192340/http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2002/10/15/rob_cohen_xxx_interview.shtml | archive-date=March 12, 2003 | url-status=live }}</ref> Diesel explained that one of the two scripts was written by [[Rich Wilkes]] and the other was written by an unnamed writer, but Wilkes' script was the one he wanted as it excited him the most.<ref name="usatoday">{{cite news | url=https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-06-10-vin-diesel-cool_x.htm | work=[[USA Today]] | title=Vin Diesel, driving on a tankful of cool | first=Susan | last=Wloszcyna | date=June 10, 2004 | access-date=May 21, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626015317/https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-06-10-vin-diesel-cool_x.htm | archive-date=June 26, 2015 | url-status=live }}</ref> However, Diesel ultimately opted out from making a second ''XXX'' film, which was titled ''[[XXX: State of the Union]]'', due to disliking the script, feeling that it "didn't feel ''XXX''" for him.<ref name="themovieblog">{{cite news | url=https://www.themovieblog.com/2004/06/good-move-vin-diesel-turns-down-xxx-2-state-of-the-union/ | work=The Movie Blog | title=Good Move! Vin Diesel turns down 'xXx 2: State of the Union{{'-}} | first=John | last=Campea | date=June 16, 2004 | access-date=May 21, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516052304/https://www.themovieblog.com/2004/06/good-move-vin-diesel-turns-down-xxx-2-state-of-the-union/ | archive-date=May 16, 2017 | url-status=live }}</ref>


Although the character of Xander Cage was supposedly killed in the sequel to explain his absence, Vin Diesel announced in 2006 that he would be returning as Xander Cage in a sequel, entitled ''XXX: The Return of Xander Cage'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://celebrifi.com/gossip/Rob-Cohen-Speaks-on-XXX-The-Return-of-Xander-Cage-413126.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012205947/http://celebrifi.com/gossip/Rob-Cohen-Speaks-on-XXX-The-Return-of-Xander-Cage-413126.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 12, 2019|title=Rob Cohen Speaks on XXX: The Return of Xander Cage|website=CelebriFi}}</ref> with the character's death being [[retconned]] for the film. Initially, not only Diesel was set to return, but also Cohen. Diesel has said that the style and music will also be similar to that of the original film, more of what the fans want, with an emphasis on extreme stunts and with a heavy metal soundtrack. [[Joe Roth]] was in talks to produce.<ref name="variety.com">{{cite news | url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1117992178.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | title=Columbia revs up another 'XXX' | first=Michael | last=Fleming | date=September 14, 2008 | access-date=March 7, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831101230/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117992178.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | archive-date=August 31, 2010 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }}</ref> According to Cohen, he has also approached [[Sony]], and "now we're writing a script with the guys who wrote ''[[Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines|Terminator 3]]'' and ''[[Terminator Salvation]]''. So we'll do another Xander Cage XXX. We'll bring it up to speed a bit and bring back the extreme sports guy who's drafted to be a spy."<ref name="uk.movies.ign.com">{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/937/937738p1.html|title=Cohen Talks XXX3|author=Chris Monfette|website=IGN|access-date=March 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713004801/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/937/937738p1.html|archive-date=July 13, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On June 10, 2009, Cohen dropped out of the production, instead moving to direct the action film ''Medieval''. On August 26, 2009, SlashFilm announced that [[Ericson Core]] would be directing and production would start in early 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/26/xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage-finds-a-new-director|title=XXX: The Return of Xander Cage Finds A New Director|website=/Film|access-date=March 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113130819/http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/26/xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage-finds-a-new-director/|archive-date=January 13, 2010|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
Although the character of Xander Cage was supposedly killed in the sequel to explain his absence, Vin Diesel announced in 2006 that he would be returning as Xander Cage in a sequel, entitled ''XXX: The Return of Xander Cage'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://celebrifi.com/gossip/Rob-Cohen-Speaks-on-XXX-The-Return-of-Xander-Cage-413126.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012205947/http://celebrifi.com/gossip/Rob-Cohen-Speaks-on-XXX-The-Return-of-Xander-Cage-413126.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 12, 2019|title=Rob Cohen Speaks on XXX: The Return of Xander Cage|website=CelebriFi}}</ref> with the character's death being [[retconned]] for the film. Initially, not only Diesel was set to return, but also Cohen. Diesel has said that the style and music will also be similar to that of the original film, more of what the fans want, with an emphasis on extreme stunts and with a heavy metal soundtrack. [[Joe Roth]] was in talks to produce.<ref name="variety.com">{{cite news | url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1117992178.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | title=Columbia revs up another 'XXX{{'-}} | first=Michael | last=Fleming | date=September 14, 2008 | access-date=March 7, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831101230/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117992178.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1 | archive-date=August 31, 2010 | url-status=dead | df=mdy-all }}</ref> According to Cohen, he has also approached [[Sony]], and "now we're writing a script with the guys who wrote ''[[Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines|Terminator 3]]'' and ''[[Terminator Salvation]]''. So we'll do another Xander Cage XXX. We'll bring it up to speed a bit and bring back the extreme sports guy who's drafted to be a spy."<ref name="uk.movies.ign.com">{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/937/937738p1.html|title=Cohen Talks XXX3|author=Chris Monfette|website=IGN|access-date=March 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713004801/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/937/937738p1.html|archive-date=July 13, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On June 10, 2009, Cohen dropped out of the production, instead moving to direct the action film ''Medieval''. On August 26, 2009, SlashFilm announced that [[Ericson Core]] would be directing and production would start in early 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/26/xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage-finds-a-new-director|title=XXX: The Return of Xander Cage Finds A New Director|website=/Film|access-date=March 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113130819/http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/08/26/xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage-finds-a-new-director/|archive-date=January 13, 2010|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


In April 2010, it was revealed that the third film would be financed by [[Paramount Pictures]] instead of Sony, and would also be shot in [[3-D film|3D]]. Meanwhile, Rob Cohen had returned as director.<ref>[https://www.deadline.com/2010/04/3d-xxx-moves-from-sony-to-paramount-rob-cohen-and-vin-diesel-back-in-fold/  3D 'XXX' Moves From Sony To Paramount; Rob Cohen And Vin Diesel Back In Fold], ''Deadline'', Mike Fleming, April 1, 2010
In April 2010, it was revealed that the third film would be financed by [[Paramount Pictures]] instead of Sony, and would also be shot in [[3-D film|3D]]. Meanwhile, Rob Cohen had returned as director.<ref>[https://www.deadline.com/2010/04/3d-xxx-moves-from-sony-to-paramount-rob-cohen-and-vin-diesel-back-in-fold/  3D 'XXX' Moves From Sony To Paramount; Rob Cohen And Vin Diesel Back In Fold], ''Deadline'', Mike Fleming, April 1, 2010
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===Casting===
===Casting===
In January 2014, [[Vin Diesel]] confirmed work on a sequel tentatively titled ''XXX: The Return of Xander Cage''. On August 23, 2015, Vin Diesel announced on his Instagram page that "While I was filming xXx, guys on set called me Air Diesel... The time to return has come. Filming starts December in the Philippines. #ILiveForThisShit...".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/6vVGJImPkq/|title=Vin Diesel on Instagram|website=Instagram}}</ref> On October 10, 2015, it was reported that director [[D. J. Caruso]] would direct the film.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Osborn|first1=Alex|title=Vin Diesel: XXX 3 Will Be Directed by D.J. Caruso|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/10/vin-diesel-xxx-3-will-be-directed-by-dj-caruso|website=IGN.com|access-date=November 23, 2015}}</ref> Diesel announced that [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter [[Conor McGregor]] was cast in a role and that Jackson will be reprising his role as Gibbons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/_SRyqemPhR/|title=Vin Diesel on Instagram |website=Instagram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/VinDiesel/photos/a.101465923312.101581.89562268312/10153907283683313/?type=3|title=Vin Diesel&nbsp;– Timeline Photos |website= [[Facebook]]}}</ref> However, in April 2016 it was announced McGregor had dropped out of his planned appearance to focus on training and the UFC; he was replaced by [[Michael Bisping]].<ref name="bisping">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/news/michael-bisping-replaces-conor-mcgregor-in-xxx-sequel-thanks-nate-diaz-20160408|title=Michael Bisping Replaces Conor McGregor in 'XXX' Sequel&nbsp;– Thanks, Nate Diaz|first=Scott|last=Rafferty|date=April 8, 2016|website=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> On January 1, 2016, [[Twitch Film]] reported that [[Tony Jaa]], [[Jet Li]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were cast in roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitchfilm.com/2016/01/tony-jaa-jet-li-and-deepika-padukone-join-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|title=Tony Jaa, Jet Li and Deepika Padukone Join Vin Diesel In ''XXX: The Return of Xander Cage''|website=Twitch Film|last=Brown|first=Todd|date=January 1, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121193204/http://twitchfilm.com/2016/01/tony-jaa-jet-li-and-deepika-padukone-join-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|archive-date=January 21, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The following week, [[Nina Dobrev]] and [[Ruby Rose]] were also cast.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/nina-dobrevruby-rose-xxx-vin-diesel-1201674791/|title=Nina Dobrev, Ruby Rose in Talks to Join Vin Diesel for 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage'|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=January 7, 2016|magazine=Variety|access-date=January 11, 2016}}</ref> Dobrev would be playing a witty and sarcastic techie, while Padukone would play a huntress who happens to be Cage's former lover. Rose would play a sniper.<ref name="NDR">{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/nina-dobrev-ruby-rose-talks-853053|title=Nina Dobrev and Ruby Rose in Talks to Join Vin Diesel in 'XXX 3' |last=Kit|first=Borys|date=January 7, 2016|work=Hollywood Reporter|access-date=January 12, 2016}}</ref> Andrey Ivchenko was confirmed to be another villain in the film, given that earlier reports revealed Li to be playing an adversary as well.
In January 2014, [[Vin Diesel]] confirmed work on a sequel tentatively titled ''XXX: The Return of Xander Cage''. On August 23, 2015, Vin Diesel announced on his Instagram page that "While I was filming xXx, guys on set called me Air Diesel... The time to return has come. Filming starts December in the Philippines. #ILiveForThisShit...".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/6vVGJImPkq/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/vindiesel/1058157218556868906 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Vin Diesel on Instagram|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On October 10, 2015, it was reported that director [[D. J. Caruso]] would direct the film.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Osborn|first1=Alex|title=Vin Diesel: XXX 3 Will Be Directed by D.J. Caruso|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/10/vin-diesel-xxx-3-will-be-directed-by-dj-caruso|website=IGN.com|date=October 10, 2015 |access-date=November 23, 2015}}</ref> Diesel announced that [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter [[Conor McGregor]] was cast in a role and that Jackson will be reprising his role as Gibbons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/_SRyqemPhR/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/_SRyqemPhR |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Vin Diesel on Instagram |website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/VinDiesel/photos/a.101465923312.101581.89562268312/10153907283683313/?type=3|title=Vin Diesel&nbsp;– Timeline Photos |website= [[Facebook]]}}</ref> However, in April 2016 it was announced McGregor had dropped out of his planned appearance to focus on training and the UFC; he was replaced by [[Michael Bisping]].<ref name="bisping">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/sports/news/michael-bisping-replaces-conor-mcgregor-in-xxx-sequel-thanks-nate-diaz-20160408|title=Michael Bisping Replaces Conor McGregor in 'XXX' Sequel&nbsp;– Thanks, Nate Diaz|first=Scott|last=Rafferty|date=April 8, 2016|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=October 8, 2016}}</ref> On January 1, 2016, [[Twitch Film]] reported that [[Tony Jaa]], [[Jet Li]] and [[Deepika Padukone]] were cast in roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitchfilm.com/2016/01/tony-jaa-jet-li-and-deepika-padukone-join-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|title=Tony Jaa, Jet Li and Deepika Padukone Join Vin Diesel In ''XXX: The Return of Xander Cage''|website=Twitch Film|last=Brown|first=Todd|date=January 1, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121193204/http://twitchfilm.com/2016/01/tony-jaa-jet-li-and-deepika-padukone-join-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|archive-date=January 21, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The following week, [[Nina Dobrev]] and [[Ruby Rose]] were also cast.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/nina-dobrevruby-rose-xxx-vin-diesel-1201674791/|title=Nina Dobrev, Ruby Rose in Talks to Join Vin Diesel for 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage{{'-}}|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=January 7, 2016|magazine=Variety|access-date=January 11, 2016}}</ref> Dobrev would be playing a witty and sarcastic techie, while Padukone would play a huntress who happens to be Cage's former lover. Rose would play a sniper.<ref name="NDR">{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/nina-dobrev-ruby-rose-talks-853053|title=Nina Dobrev and Ruby Rose in Talks to Join Vin Diesel in 'XXX 3{{'-}} |last=Kit|first=Borys|date=January 7, 2016|work=Hollywood Reporter|access-date=January 12, 2016}}</ref> Andrey Ivchenko was confirmed to be another villain in the film, given that earlier reports revealed Li to be playing an adversary as well.


It was rumored that [[Ice Cube]], who played the protagonist Darius Stone in the [[XXX: State of the Union|second film]] in 2005, would reprise his role,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/01/rumour-ice-cube-to-join-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|title=Rumour: Ice Cube to join Vin Diesel in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage|website=Flickering Myth|last=Collinson|first=Gary|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> which was confirmed in January 2017.<ref name="Cube">{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/7655077/ice-cube-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage |title=Ice Cube to Reprise Role for 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage' |last=Romaine |first=Jenna |date=January 18, 2017 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=January 18, 2017}}</ref> On February 6, 2016, Caruso revealed on his [[Twitter]] account that [[Kris Wu]] had joined the cast,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=Deejaycar|author=D.j. Caruso|number=695887048855519232|date=February 6, 2016|title=New cast members!  #xandercagereturns #xxx3  Welcome to the Xander Zone @HermioneCorfield #KrisWu #HermioneCorfield}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Wrap: Chinese Superstar Kris Wu Joins Vin Diesel in 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'|date=February 17, 2016|url=https://www.thewrap.com/chinese-superstar-kris-wu-joins-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage/}}</ref> he also added that Wu would be playing a vital character.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=Deejaycar|author=D.j. Caruso|number=696469705591140352|date=February 7, 2016|title=@marsh_ling Big part.  A few months shooting.}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=Deejaycar|author=D.j. Caruso|number=702740547203522560|date=February 25, 2016|title=@YifanIsMyGalaxy they are vital characters and play huge roles. The mentions seem generic without detail. We don't control them}}</ref> On February 12, 2016, reports brought in the news that Jet Li dropped out of the film and was replaced with [[Donnie Yen]] in the role of the main antagonist, Xiang.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitchfilm.com/2016/02/donnie-yen-in-jet-li-out-of-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|title=Donnie Yen In, Jet Li Out Of XXX: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE|publisher=Twitch|last=Marsh|first=James|date=February 12, 2016|access-date=February 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213091403/http://twitchfilm.com/2016/02/donnie-yen-in-jet-li-out-of-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|archive-date=February 13, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On June 3, 2016, it was revealed that Brazilian footballer [[Neymar]] joined the film's cast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2016/06/04/5752984322601d403f8b462c.html|title=Neymar Conquers Hollywood|newspaper=Marca}}</ref>
It was rumored that [[Ice Cube]], who played the protagonist Darius Stone in the [[XXX: State of the Union|second film]] in 2005, would reprise his role,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/01/rumour-ice-cube-to-join-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|title=Rumour: Ice Cube to join Vin Diesel in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage|website=Flickering Myth|last=Collinson|first=Gary|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> which was confirmed in January 2017.<ref name="Cube">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/movies/7655077/ice-cube-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage |title=Ice Cube to Reprise Role for 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage{{'-}} |last=Romaine |first=Jenna |date=January 18, 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=January 18, 2017}}</ref> On February 6, 2016, Caruso revealed on his [[Twitter]] account that [[Kris Wu]] had joined the cast,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=Deejaycar|author=D.j. Caruso|number=695887048855519232|date=February 6, 2016|title=New cast members!  #xandercagereturns #xxx3  Welcome to the Xander Zone @HermioneCorfield #KrisWu #HermioneCorfield}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Wrap: Chinese Superstar Kris Wu Joins Vin Diesel in 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage{{'-}}|date=February 17, 2016|url=https://www.thewrap.com/chinese-superstar-kris-wu-joins-vin-diesel-in-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage/}}</ref> he also added that Wu would be playing a vital character.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=Deejaycar|author=D.j. Caruso|number=696469705591140352|date=February 7, 2016|title=@marsh_ling Big part.  A few months shooting.}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=Deejaycar|author=D.j. Caruso|number=702740547203522560|date=February 25, 2016|title=@YifanIsMyGalaxy they are vital characters and play huge roles. The mentions seem generic without detail. We don't control them}}</ref> On February 12, 2016, reports brought in the news that Jet Li dropped out of the film and was replaced with [[Donnie Yen]] in the role of the main antagonist, Xiang.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitchfilm.com/2016/02/donnie-yen-in-jet-li-out-of-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|title=Donnie Yen In, Jet Li Out Of XXX: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE|publisher=Twitch|last=Marsh|first=James|date=February 12, 2016|access-date=February 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213091403/http://twitchfilm.com/2016/02/donnie-yen-in-jet-li-out-of-xxx-the-return-of-xander-cage.html|archive-date=February 13, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On June 3, 2016, it was revealed that Brazilian footballer [[Neymar]] joined the film's cast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2016/06/04/5752984322601d403f8b462c.html|title=Neymar Conquers Hollywood|newspaper=Marca}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
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==Music==
==Music==
[[Brian Tyler]] composed and wrote the film's original score alongside Robert Lydecker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/10/12/brian-tyler-scoring-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/|title=Brian Tyler Scoring 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' |work=Film Music Reporter|access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref> The film's soundtrack contained songs and remixes of various artists, including songs by Kris Wu, [[Nicky Jam]] and Ice Cube who appear in the film.
[[Brian Tyler]] composed and wrote the film's original score alongside Robert Lydecker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/10/12/brian-tyler-scoring-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/|title=Brian Tyler Scoring 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage{{'-}} |work=Film Music Reporter|access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref> The film's soundtrack contained songs and remixes of various artists, including songs by Kris Wu, [[Nicky Jam]] and Ice Cube who appear in the film.


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''XXX: Return of Xander Cage'' grossed $44.9 million in the United States and Canada and $301.4 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $346.3 million, against a production budget of $85 million.<ref name=BOM />
''XXX: Return of Xander Cage'' grossed $44.9 million in the United States and Canada and $301.4 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $346.3 million, against a production budget of $85 million.<ref name=BOM />


In North America, the film was released alongside ''[[Split (2016 American film)|Split]]'', ''[[The Founder (film)|The Founder]]'', ''[[The Resurrection of Gavin Stone]]'' and the wide expansion of ''[[20th Century Women]]'', and was expected to gross $16–20 million from about 3,651 theaters in its opening weekend.<ref name="preview">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/split-xxx-return-of-xander-cage-the-founder-box-office-preview-1201888052/ |title='Split' And 'xXx' Merge Into Market While 'The Founder' May Get Lost In Heavy Traffic&nbsp;– Box Office Preview |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=January 17, 2017 }}</ref> The film made $1.2 million from its Thursday night previews at 2,536 theaters.<ref name="Thursday">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4260&p=.htm |title='Split' Hauls in $2 Million from Thursday Previews, 'xXx 3' Delivers $1.2M |work=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref> It ended up grossing $20 million, finishing second at the box office behind ''Split'' ($40.2 million) and ranking as the second-highest debut of the ''XXX'' franchise. Worldwide, the film had an opening weekend of $70.5 million, nearly totaling the amount [[XXX: State of the Union|its predecessor]] made during its entire theatrical run ($71.1 million).<ref name="opening">{{cite web|title=Uni/Blumhouse's 'Split' Is A Hit With High $39M To $40M+; 'Xander Cage' Falls Down|date=January 23, 2017|url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/split-xxx-return-of-xander-cage-the-founder-late-night-thursday-previews-box-office-1201889940/}}</ref>
In North America, the film was released alongside ''[[Split (2016 American film)|Split]]'', ''[[The Founder (film)|The Founder]]'', ''[[The Resurrection of Gavin Stone]]'' and the wide expansion of ''[[20th Century Women]]'', and was expected to gross $16–20 million from about 3,651 theaters in its opening weekend.<ref name="preview">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/split-xxx-return-of-xander-cage-the-founder-box-office-preview-1201888052/ |title={{-'}}Split' And 'xXx' Merge Into Market While 'The Founder' May Get Lost In Heavy Traffic&nbsp;– Box Office Preview |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=January 17, 2017 }}</ref> The film made $1.2 million from its Thursday night previews at 2,536 theaters.<ref name="Thursday">{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4260&p=.htm |title={{-'}}Split' Hauls in $2 Million from Thursday Previews, 'xXx 3' Delivers $1.2M |work=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref> It ended up grossing $20 million, finishing second at the box office behind ''Split'' ($40.2 million) and ranking as the second-highest debut of the ''XXX'' franchise. Worldwide, the film had an opening weekend of $70.5 million, nearly totaling the amount [[XXX: State of the Union|its predecessor]] made during its entire theatrical run ($71.1 million).<ref name="opening">{{cite web|title=Uni/Blumhouse's 'Split' Is A Hit With High $39M To $40M+; 'Xander Cage' Falls Down|date=January 23, 2017|url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/split-xxx-return-of-xander-cage-the-founder-late-night-thursday-previews-box-office-1201889940/}}</ref>


In China, Paramount focused marketing efforts on [[Donnie Yen]], placing him at the front of some film posters ahead of Vin Diesel, and shared clips and reviews of Yen's performance in the film on popular Chinese social media site [[Weibo (company)|Weibo]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://deadline.com/2017/02/fifty-shades-lego-batman-xxx-international-box-office-1201909605/|title= 'Fifty Shades' $97.7M Debut, 'xXx' Big In China, 'Lego Batman', 'John Wick' Open&nbsp;– International Box Office|first= Anita|last= Busch|date= February 12, 2017|access-date= February 13, 2017|work= [[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> Paramount's efforts worked very well in China. ''XXX'' was [[List of 2017 box office number-one films in China|number one]] in its opening weekend with $61.9 million,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-xxx-return-xander-cage-opens-massive-61m-974887|title= China Box Office: 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' Opens to Massive $61.9M|first= Patrick|last= Brzeski|date= February 12, 2017|access-date= February 13, 2017|work= [[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> and crossed the $100 million mark in just six days with $22.2m coming from Valentine's Day alone after reviews praising Donnie Yen's performance sweeps through Chinese social media, driving moviegoers to the cinema.<ref>{{cite web|title= V-Day Box Office: La La, xXx Win ♥♥♥, Earn $$$|date=February 14, 2017 |url=http://chinafilminsider.com/v-day-box-office/ |publisher=China Film Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='xXx: Return Of Xander Cage' China Box Office Muscles Past $100M In First 6 Days|url=https://deadline.com/2017/02/xxx-return-of-xander-cage-vin-diesel-crosses-100-million-china-box-office-1201912386/ |website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 15, 2017 }}</ref> Aside from Donnie Yen, the digital focused marketing was also credited for the film's success. Kris Wu's popularity was also a key factor and his music video for his song in the ''XXX'' soundtrack garnered 40 million views ahead of the film's release in China.<ref>{{cite web|title=The surprising success of 'xXx' sequel in China offers marketing lessons for Hollywood|date=2017|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-china-hollywood-marketing-20170209-story.html}}</ref> The film joined ''[[Terminator Genisys]]'' and ''[[Warcraft (film)|Warcraft]]'' as the only Hollywood releases to earn $100 million in China without making $100 million in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2016/06/08/warcraft-china-box-office-a-jaw-dropping-46-million-opening-day/#491093605711|title=Box Office: 'Warcraft' Snags Jaw-Dropping $46 Million Opening Day In China|author=Scott Mendelson|work=[[Forbes]]|date=June 8, 2016|access-date=June 8, 2016}}</ref> The largest territory for the film is China, with {{USD|164 million}}.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=xxx3.htm|title= xXx: The Return of Xander Cage|access-date= September 8, 2017|work= [[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref>
In China, Paramount focused marketing efforts on [[Donnie Yen]], placing him at the front of some film posters ahead of Vin Diesel, and sharing clips of Yen's performance in the film on popular Chinese social media site [[Weibo (company)|Weibo]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://deadline.com/2017/02/fifty-shades-lego-batman-xxx-international-box-office-1201909605/|title= {{-'}}Fifty Shades' $97.7M Debut, 'xXx' Big In China, 'Lego Batman', 'John Wick' Open&nbsp;– International Box Office|first= Anita|last= Busch|date= February 12, 2017|access-date= February 13, 2017|work= [[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> These efforts proved successful as the film was [[List of 2017 box office number-one films in China|number one in China]] in its opening weekend, earning $61.9 million.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-xxx-return-xander-cage-opens-massive-61m-974887|title= China Box Office: 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' Opens to Massive $61.9M|first= Patrick|last= Brzeski|date= February 12, 2017|access-date= February 13, 2017|work= [[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> The film crossed the $100 million mark in just six days, with $22.2 million coming from Valentine's Day alone after reviews praising Donnie Yen's performance swept through Chinese social media.<ref>{{cite web|title= V-Day Box Office: La La, xXx Win ♥♥♥, Earn $$$|date=February 14, 2017 |url=http://chinafilminsider.com/v-day-box-office/ |publisher=China Film Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title={{-'}}xXx: Return Of Xander Cage' China Box Office Muscles Past $100M In First 6 Days|url=https://deadline.com/2017/02/xxx-return-of-xander-cage-vin-diesel-crosses-100-million-china-box-office-1201912386/ |website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 15, 2017 }}</ref> Aside from Donnie Yen, the digital focused marketing was also credited for the film's success. [[Kris Wu]]'s popularity was also a key factor and his music video for his song in the ''XXX'' soundtrack garnered 40 million views ahead of the film's release in China.<ref>{{cite web|title=The surprising success of 'xXx' sequel in China offers marketing lessons for Hollywood|date=2017|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-china-hollywood-marketing-20170209-story.html}}</ref> The film joined ''[[Terminator Genisys]]'' and ''[[Warcraft (film)|Warcraft]]'' as the only Hollywood releases to earn $100 million in China without making $100 million in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2016/06/08/warcraft-china-box-office-a-jaw-dropping-46-million-opening-day/#491093605711|title=Box Office: 'Warcraft' Snags Jaw-Dropping $46 Million Opening Day In China|author=Scott Mendelson|work=[[Forbes]]|date=June 8, 2016|access-date=June 8, 2016}}</ref> The largest territory for the film is China, with {{USD|164 million}}.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=xxx3.htm|title= xXx: The Return of Xander Cage|access-date= September 8, 2017|work= [[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref>


===Critical response===
===Critical response===
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 44% based on 149 reviews, and an average rating of 4.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "''xXx: Return of Xander Cage'' should satisfy fans of the first two installments, but its preponderance of set pieces can't quite make up for a tired storyline that fails to take the franchise&nbsp;– or action fans&nbsp;– anywhere new."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/xxx_return_of_xander_cage |title=xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) |publisher= [[Fandango Media]] |website = [[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date= November 27, 2019 }}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a [[Weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] score 42 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/xxx-return-of-xander-cage |title=xXx: Return of Xander Cage reviews |website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=February 1, 2017}}</ref> On [[CinemaScore]], audiences gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://cinemascore.com/publicsearch/index/title/ |title= CinemaScore Title Search |work= [[CinemaScore]] |access-date= May 22, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180722041238/https://www.cinemascore.com/publicsearch/index/title/ |archive-date= July 22, 2018 |url-status= dead }}</ref>
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 45% based on 150 reviews, and an average rating of 4.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "''xXx: Return of Xander Cage'' should satisfy fans of the first two installments, but its preponderance of set pieces can't quite make up for a tired storyline that fails to take the franchise&nbsp;– or action fans&nbsp;– anywhere new."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/xxx_return_of_xander_cage |title=xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) |publisher= [[Fandango Media]] |website = [[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date= January 21, 2023 }}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a [[Weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] score 42 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/xxx-return-of-xander-cage |title=xXx: Return of Xander Cage reviews |website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=February 1, 2017}}</ref> On [[CinemaScore]], audiences gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://cinemascore.com/publicsearch/index/title/ |title= CinemaScore Title Search |work= [[CinemaScore]] |access-date= May 22, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180722041238/https://www.cinemascore.com/publicsearch/index/title/ |archive-date= July 22, 2018 |url-status= dead }}</ref>


Andrew Lapin of ''[[Uproxx]]'' gave the film a negative review, saying: "There is an intellectual argument to be made in favor of the [[Fast & Furious|''Fast & Furious'' franchise]], which features diverse casts, operatic plotlines, and cartoon setpieces that often look like a child assembled them out of Hot Wheels sets. ''xXx'' is aiming for a much lower bar, striving only to be marketable, not inventive. The series is no longer interested in aping James Bond, lacking as it does a decent gadget or supervillain and often highlighting the sidekicks at the expense of Xander himself."<ref>{{cite web |last=Lapin|first=Andrew|url=http://uproxx.com/movies/review-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/ |title=Vin Diesel Aims His Skateboard Low With 'xXx: Return Of Xander Cage' |website=Uproxx |date=January 20, 2017|access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref>
Andrew Lapin of ''[[Uproxx]]'' gave the film a negative review, saying: "There is an intellectual argument to be made in favor of the [[Fast & Furious|''Fast & Furious'' franchise]], which features diverse casts, operatic plotlines, and cartoon setpieces that often look like a child assembled them out of Hot Wheels sets. ''xXx'' is aiming for a much lower bar, striving only to be marketable, not inventive. The series is no longer interested in aping James Bond, lacking as it does a decent gadget or supervillain and often highlighting the sidekicks at the expense of Xander himself."<ref>{{cite web |last=Lapin|first=Andrew|url=http://uproxx.com/movies/review-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/ |title=Vin Diesel Aims His Skateboard Low With 'xXx: Return Of Xander Cage{{'-}} |website=Uproxx |date=January 20, 2017|access-date=January 20, 2017}}</ref>
Mick LaSalle of the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' praises Vin Diesel as an action hero and also praises Collette for her performance but says "the action becomes repetitive and tiresome".<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/XXX-Return-of-Xander-Cage-OK-if-10869299.php |title = 'XXX: Return of Xander Cage' — OK if you're in on the joke|date = January 20, 2017}}</ref>
Mick LaSalle of the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' praises Vin Diesel as an action hero and also praises Collette for her performance but says "the action becomes repetitive and tiresome".<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/XXX-Return-of-Xander-Cage-OK-if-10869299.php |title = {{-'}}XXX: Return of Xander Cage' — OK if you're in on the joke|date = January 20, 2017}}</ref>
Leah Pickett of the ''[[Chicago Reader]]'' calls the film "only slightly less dumb and nonsensical than the previous films" and praises the action and stunt work from Diesel and Donnie Yen.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/xxx-return-of-xander-cage/Film?oid=24767066 | title=XXX: Return of Xander Cage}}</ref>
Leah Pickett of the ''[[Chicago Reader]]'' calls the film "only slightly less dumb and nonsensical than the previous films" and praises the action and stunt work from Diesel and Donnie Yen.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/xxx-return-of-xander-cage/Film?oid=24767066 | title=XXX: Return of Xander Cage| date=January 20, 2017}}</ref>


===Accolades===
===Accolades===
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! rowspan="8" |'''[[Teen Choice Awards]]'''
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| rowspan="8" |[[2017 Teen Choice Awards|August 13, 2017]]
| rowspan="7" |[[2017 Teen Choice Awards|August 13, 2017]]
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie&nbsp;– Action|Choice Action Movie]]
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie&nbsp;– Action|Choice Action Movie]]
| DJ Caruso, Joe Roth, Vin Diesel
| DJ Caruso, Joe Roth, Vin Diesel
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| {{nom}}
| rowspan="5" |<center><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/deepika-padukone-is-in-teen-choice-awards-nomination-for-her-role-in-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/#.gvn130qrk|title=Deepika Padukone Nominated In Teen Choice Awards For Her Role In 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'|last=ScoopWhoop|date=June 20, 2017|work=ScoopWhoop|access-date=June 27, 2017|language=En}}</ref></center>
| rowspan="5" |{{center|<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.scoopwhoop.com/deepika-padukone-is-in-teen-choice-awards-nomination-for-her-role-in-xxx-return-of-xander-cage/#.gvn130qrk|title=Deepika Padukone Nominated In Teen Choice Awards For Her Role In 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage{{'-}}|last=ScoopWhoop|date=June 20, 2017|work=ScoopWhoop|access-date=June 27, 2017|language=En}}</ref>}}
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| Choice Action Movie Actor
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| Choice Breakout Movie Star
| Choice Breakout Movie Star
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" |<center><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7865210/teen-choice-awards-2017-nominations-second-wave|title=Selena Gomez Leads Second Wave of Teen Choice Awards 2017 Nominations|work=Billboard|access-date=July 14, 2017}}</ref></center>
| rowspan="2" |{{center|<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7865210/teen-choice-awards-2017-nominations-second-wave|title=Selena Gomez Leads Second Wave of Teen Choice Awards 2017 Nominations|magazine=Billboard|access-date=July 14, 2017}}</ref>}}
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==Sequel==
==Sequel==
In January 2017, in an interview with ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', Diesel revealed that Paramount has already contacted him about returning for a fourth film.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Vin Diesel Says Paramount Wants Another 'xXx' Movie |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/xxx-4-new-sequel-vin-diesel-1201958067/ |magazine=Variety|last=Jackson|first=Helen|date=January 12, 2017 |access-date=January 16, 2017}}</ref> Director D. J. Caruso has confirmed the news on Twitter that all of the major cast would be back for the fourth installment of the franchise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/hollywood/report-deepika-to-be-a-part-of-xxx-4-filmmaker-dj-caruso-confirms-2470535|title=Deepika to be a part of 'xXx 4': Filmmaker Dj Caruso confirms |date=June 13, 2017|work=Daily News & Analysis |access-date=July 28, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Film producer Joe Roth told ''Variety'', "In today's Hollywood, it requires strong partners to produce and finance such big-budget movies as the ''xXx'' series, and [[The H Collective]] is a welcome and exciting new company that we look forward to working with."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/xxx-4-vin-diesel-movie-xander-cage-a7798491.html|title=Vin Diesel will play Xander Cage once again as xXx 4 finds funding|date=June 20, 2017|work=The Independent|access-date=July 28, 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref> On November 20, 2018, Deadline reported that both [[Jay Chou]] and Zoe Zhang were cast.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/vin-diesel-xxx-4-the-green-hornet-jay-chou-1202503092/|title=Vin Diesel-Led 'xXx 4' Adds 'The Green Hornet's Jay Chou|magazine=Deadline|date=November 20, 2018|access-date=November 20, 2018|author=Amanda N'Duka}}</ref>
In January 2017, in an interview with ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', Diesel revealed that Paramount has already contacted him about returning for a fourth film.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Vin Diesel Says Paramount Wants Another 'xXx' Movie |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/xxx-4-new-sequel-vin-diesel-1201958067/ |magazine=Variety|last=Jackson|first=Helen|date=January 12, 2017 |access-date=January 16, 2017}}</ref> Director D. J. Caruso has confirmed the news on Twitter that all of the major cast would be back for the fourth installment of the franchise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/hollywood/report-deepika-to-be-a-part-of-xxx-4-filmmaker-dj-caruso-confirms-2470535|title=Deepika to be a part of 'xXx 4': Filmmaker Dj Caruso confirms |date=June 13, 2017|work=Daily News & Analysis |access-date=July 28, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Film producer Joe Roth told ''Variety'', "In today's Hollywood, it requires strong partners to produce and finance such big-budget movies as the ''xXx'' series, and [[The H Collective]] is a welcome and exciting new company that we look forward to working with."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/xxx-4-vin-diesel-movie-xander-cage-a7798491.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/xxx-4-vin-diesel-movie-xander-cage-a7798491.html |archive-date=May 7, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Vin Diesel will play Xander Cage once again as xXx 4 finds funding|date=June 20, 2017|work=The Independent|access-date=July 28, 2017|language=en-GB}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On November 20, 2018, Deadline reported that both [[Jay Chou]] and Zoe Zhang were cast.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/vin-diesel-xxx-4-the-green-hornet-jay-chou-1202503092/|title=Vin Diesel-Led 'xXx 4' Adds 'The Green Hornet's Jay Chou|magazine=Deadline|date=November 20, 2018|access-date=November 20, 2018|author=Amanda N'Duka}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.returnofxandercage.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.returnofxandercage.com/}}
* {{IMDb title|1293847}}
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