Thescreescore – Sylvester Stallone’s explosive action franchise, The Expendables, is making a major power move, landing on Netflix as its new streaming home, sparking renewed interest in the future of the series. Starting February 20th, all four Expendables films will be available for streaming on Netflix in the United States, marking a significant return to a primary streaming platform for the franchise. This shift coincides with Lionsgate’s recent acquisition of The Expendables rights from Millennium Media, fueling speculation about potential new films, TV shows, and even video games within the Stallone-led universe.
The Expendables franchise, launched in 2010, has become synonymous with high-octane action, bringing together a dream team of action genre legends, including Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Jet Li, and Terry Crews. While critics have often been divided, the films have proven to be box office successes, collectively earning a staggering $855 million worldwide.
Terry Crews himself has hinted at a possible return to the franchise as Hale Caesar, expressing excitement about the potential for more explosive stories. Crews told thescreescore.com that he felt the current industry’s fascination with nostalgia-driven franchises made it the perfect time to revive the series.
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The performance of The Expendables on Netflix will be a crucial indicator of the franchise’s continued viability. While the first two installments were generally well-received, the later films, particularly Expend4bles, faced criticism and underperformed at the box office. However, Netflix has a knack for breathing new life into overlooked movies, turning them into unexpected hits.
If The Expendables finds a new audience on Netflix, it could provide the necessary momentum for Lionsgate and Stallone to greenlight a fifth film sooner rather than later. However, with Lionsgate also focused on reviving the Rambo franchise with a prequel and developing future John Wick projects, they may opt for a more measured approach to bringing back Stallone’s iconic franchise. The director of the Rambo prequel, Jalmari Helander, told thescreescore.com that filming would begin on January 26th. The future of The Expendables remains uncertain, but its arrival on Netflix marks an exciting new chapter for the explosive action franchise.
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