The Expendables Movies: Release Order
The Expendables franchise was conceived as a nostalgic homage to classic action blockbusters, bringing together legendary action stars from the 1980s and 1990s in an ensemble mercenary team. Created by Sylvester Stallone, the series follows Barney Ross and his team of elite soldiers-for-hire as they take on dangerous missions around the world.
This watch order presents the complete series in its intended progression, following the linear storyline where each film builds upon the previous one. The franchise maintains strong character continuity with recurring team members like Barney Ross (Stallone) and Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), while introducing new faces and escalating the action with each installment.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
The Expendables
Barney Ross leads a team of skilled mercenaries who are hired to assassinate a dictator on a small South American island. When they arrive to scout their mission, they discover the conflict is more complicated than it initially appeared.
The Expendables 2
When one of their own is killed during what should have been a simple mission, Barney Ross and his team of elite mercenaries embark on a dangerous quest for revenge that leads them into hostile territory.
The Expendables 3
Barney and his team of mercenaries face off against Conrad Stonebanks, Barney's former partner who has become a ruthless arms dealer. To defeat this personal enemy, Barney recruits a new generation of younger, tech-savvy fighters to join the classic Expendables crew.
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The Expendables return as the world's last line of defense, but new team members with fresh tactics are about to shake up the veteran mercenary squad's established methods.
Other Film Series
Brandon Lee
Rising action star and son of Bruce Lee, whose promising career was tragically cut short during the filming of The Crow in 1993.
Crocodiles
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Fast and Furious
Street racing saga that evolved into a globe-spanning action franchise centered on family and high-octane heists.
Jurassic Universe
The complete dinosaur franchise from Spielberg's original thriller through the modern blockbuster era.
Skyline
A sci-fi trilogy following humanity's battle against alien invaders, with each film building directly on the previous story.
Star Trek
A legendary science fiction franchise spanning multiple generations, following the adventures of Starfleet crews exploring the galaxy and upholding the ideals of the United Federation of Planets.