“The Expendables” was released in 2010 and grossed $274 million at the movie office worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). Even if reviewers didn’t adore it, audiences appeared to appreciate the movie’s old-school action thrills, especially since it was headed by well-known action actors like Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren.
The film received a disappointing 42 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, but a favourable 64 percent from the audience. It’s hardly unexpected that it spawned two sequels that were likewise somewhat successful at the box office, and there have been rumours about a fourth film since “The Expendables 3” was released in 2014.
Despite the fact that “Expendables 4” was announced in 2018, there hasn’t been much news about it since then. According to Box Office Mojo, “The Expendables” franchise has grossed approximately $800 million worldwide, thus it was only a matter of time until the fourth film was released.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The Expendables 4” features a fresh shooting timeline and an ever-growing cast list that includes both actors who have previously been in the series and those who have not.
There have been several theories as to why this film went poorly, but the most common is that it was granted a PG-13 rating rather than a Rating, which disappointed fans of the violent and action-packed franchise. In the end, this harmed the film’s reputation, as both reviewers and moviegoers disliked it.
Because of all of this, The Expendables 3 is often regarded as the weakest, owing to an overabundance of characters and a narrative that failed to deliver. Discussions for The Expendables 4 ceased immediately since the studio’s loss on the third film was a liability. This time away from the franchise allowed the Expendables crew to reflect on the series as a whole, including its accomplishments and failings. This assisted them in determining how to proceed in a positive manner.
The Story of Expendable 4
It’s difficult to predict what occurs in “The Expendables 4,” but Sylvester Stallone may have dropped a hint. According to the Illuminderdi, a “Expendables” spin-off film starring Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) is in the works for January 2020. The working title was supposed to be “The Expendables: A Christmas Story.” Stallone recently announced on Instagram that he was working on a “spinoff of the EXPENDABLES,” with the working title “Christmas Story.” After all, it appears that the film starring Statham will be the fourth in the series.
