Expend4bles (2023) Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world’s last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give “new blood” a whole new meaning.
Expend4bles (also known as The Expendables 4) is a 2023 American action film that is the fourth installment in The Expendables film series, following The Expendables 3 (2014). The film stars an ensemble cast including Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture reprising their roles from previous films, with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, and Andy García joining the cast. It is directed by Scott Waugh from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer, Tad Daggerhart, and Max Adams, based on a story by Spenser Cohen, Wimmer, and Daggerhart.
The Expendables 4 was released in China on September 15, 2023, and in the United States a week later, by Lionsgate. The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with much of the criticism focusing on the lackluster cast, plot, violence and the poor CGI effects, and has grossed $29 million worldwide against a budget of $100 million.
The Expendables 4 Plot
The Expendables are sent to Libya to keep mercenary Rahmat from stealing nuclear warheads for the mysterious Ocelot, whom Barney Ross failed to apprehend 25 years prior. However, the team is incapacitated when all of their vehicles are destroyed in the ensuing fight. Barney, who had stayed behind on the plane, is killed when it is shot down.
At his memorial service, CIA operative Marsh reveals that the team will go after Ocelot and Rahmat, but without Lee Christmas, who jeopardized the mission trying to save Barney. He is replaced by Gina, his former lover, who also brings female operative Lash into the team. The team travels to Asia, but is secretly trailed by Christmas, who had slipped Gina a tracking device earlier. Barney’s death opened a sealed file which states that there is an eyewitness that could identify Ocelot.
It is revealed that Ocelot plans to ignite World War III by letting the nuclear warheads explode in the Russian Far East, transporting them on a ship disguised as an American aircraft carrier. As the Expendables and Marsh board the ship, they are ambushed and taken hostage. Marsh is taken away to negotiate a prisoner exchange for the eyewitness.
Meanwhile, Christmas travels to Thailand to recruit former Expendable Decha, who has turned towards pacifism but agrees to bring him to the ship to avenge Barney. As Christmas fights his way through the ship, Decha has a change of heart and helps him rescue the rest of the team. They launch an attack on Rahmat‘s forces, during which Christmas kills him. However, Toll Road has been heavily wounded and needs immediate medical care.
During the prisoner exchange, Marsh is revealed to be Ocelot, hoping to financially profit from igniting World War III. While the team leaves on Decha's boat to save Toll Road, Christmas stays behind to turn the ship around to avoid a global conflict. He confronts Marsh, who is surprisingly killed by Barney, who reveals that he faked his own death to lure Ocelot out of hiding. They escape the nuclear explosion and celebrate with the team.
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It is directed by Scott Waugh from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer, Tad Daggerhart, and Max Adams, based on a story by Spenser Cohen, Wimmer, and Daggerhart. The Expendables 4 was released in China on September 15, 2023, and in the United States a week later, by Lionsgate.
Why is Arnold Schwarzenegger not in Expendables 4?
But, as The Expendables 4 was released many people noticed that the Terminator actor was absent on the big screen. During an interview with Parade, he shared that he was done with the franchise, and has parted ways with it.
Who is not returning for Expendables 4?
Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, and Glenn Powell are notably absent as members of the Expendables team in the latest installment, despite hints in the previous movie that they might return. This new entry sees only a handful of familiar faces, and even Sylvester Stallone’s role has been scaled down.2 days ago
Why is Expendables 4 rated r?
Leaning into the R rating helped those movies become popular, and the fourth Expendables should've followed suit. Unfortunately, Expend4bles couldn't even do that, and the movie is R-rated for all the wrong reasons, as Megan Fox's character is over-sexualized while the action is shockingly tame.
Is The Expendables 4 on Netflix?
Is The Expendables 4 on Netflix? The streaming giant has a massive catalog of television shows and movies, but it does not include 'The Expendables 4.' We recommend our readers watch other dark fantasy films like 'The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.
Why is Ronda Rousey not in Expendables 4?
Her focus on her pro-wrestling career and apparent lack of interest in movie roles could account for Rousey's absence from The Expendables 4. Not only that, but The Expendables 4's cast doesn't include any of the third movie's new characters.
Is Jackie Chan in Expendables Four?
Talking about another legendary actor, Jackie Chan had already been offered to star in the two sequels of The Expendables films but he did not make an appearance. With The Expendables 4 currently in production, Chan revealed that he had obviously been asked a fourth time to make an appearance.
Is Expendables 4 streaming?
As of now, the only way to watch Expendables 4 is to head out to a movie theater when it releases on Friday, Sept. 22. You can find a local showing on Fandango. Otherwise, you'll just have to wait until it becomes available to rent or purchase on digital platforms like Vudu, Apple, YouTube and Amazon.
Why is Megan Fox in expendables?
Megan Fox and 50 Cent have joined action legends Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham in the latest movie in the action series and producer Kevin King Templeton felt it was necessary to add some new faces in the flick. Kevin told Screen Rant: "Each movie has different characters in there.