When it comes to film series, the number three stands out for a reason: you have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Obviously there are plenty of franchises that go beyond that number, but trilogies are a basic staple of Hollywood. As such, the release of any second sequel leads to questions about it being a firm conclusion – and in the case of The Equalizer 3, director Antoine Fuqua thinks that’s what he has with the latest Denzel Washington movie.
I interviewed Fuqua earlier this month during the virtual press day for the latest big screen chapter in the Equalizer series, and one of the things I inquired about was his view on the new film being an ending of what is now a complete trilogy. His response was admittedly couched in a “never say never” apprehension, but he told me that he does see Equalizer 3 as “the end.” In his words:
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