Summary
- The Expendables movies pay homage to ’80s and ’90s action films and have an all-star cast, including Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture, with new additions like 50 Cent and Megan Fox.
- Although the Expendables movies haven’t been critically acclaimed, they have proven to be successful at the box office, earning over $800 million worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, there is an audience eager to see the fourth movie.
- The first three Expendables movies are available to stream on Netflix, and they can also be rented or bought on various platforms like AppleTV+, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, and Vudu. Audience members who want a refresher or an introduction to the franchise have an easy way to watch the films.
Ahead of the theatrical release of The Expendables 4, aka Expend4bles, the first three movies are available to watch online. The action series pays homage to movies of the ’80s and ’90s and boasts an all-star ensemble cast. The first Expendables movie was released in 2010, with sequels arriving in 2012, and 2014. The fourth movie will see the return of stars Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture. They’ll be joined by Expendables newcomers 50 Cent, Megan Fox, Andy Garcia, and Iko Uwais.
The Expendables movies can hardly be considered critical successes. Reviews have been mixed at best, with Expendables 2 holding the highest rating on Rotten Tomatoes at 67%. Expendables 3 was even dubbed a “horrible miscalculation” by Stallone. Regardless, the box office numbers proved there’s an audience willing to go on another wild ride with the blockbuster cast. While seeing The Expendables 1-3 isn’t essential to following the plot of The Expendables 4, audiences looking for a refresher or introduction to the franchise can watch the films online.
All 3 Expendables Movies Are Streaming on Netflix
Those looking to stream the first three Expendables movies can do so on Netflix. The streaming giant licensed all three films in August 2023 ahead of the September 22 release date for Expend4bles. Expendables sees a team of mercenaries led by Barney Ross (Stallone) try to overthrow a Latin American dictator controlled by a former CIA agent. The sequel has the squad on a revenge mission, tracking down a rival mercenary played by Jean-Claude Van Damme. Expendables 3 pits Ross and his crew against the team’s co-founder, played by Mel Gibson, now acting as an arms dealer.
The original ranks as the best in the Expendables franchise thanks to the over-the-top action, cheesy one-liners, and the novelty of watching Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger on screen together. In total, the Expendables franchise has made over $800 million at the worldwide box office. Another strong performance by Expend4bles could mean the franchise won’t end at four movies.
The Expendable Movies Are Available To Rent & Buy: Platforms & Cost Breakdown
Audiences without a Netflix subscription can still watch The Expendables 1-3 online. The movies are available for fuboTV and Starz subscribers as well. Each movie is available to rent or buy through various streaming and video-on-demand services. Considering The Expendables 3 was released seven years ago, all three films are reasonably priced for anyone looking to rent or own the action-packed blockbusters.
Where to watch The Expendables 1-3:
- AppleTV+, rent: $3.99, buy: $6.99
- Amazon, rent: $3.99, buy: $6.99
- Google Play, rent: $3.99, buy $6.99
- YouTube, rent: $3.99, buy: $6.99
- Vudu, rent: $3.99, buy: $7.99
Expend4bles will feature more than just action icons as it looks to rebound from the previous film’s poor performance. If nothing else, it will ensure the summer movie season goes out with a bang. The latest installment in the Expendables franchise hits theaters soon.
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This story originally appeared on Screenrant
