The Expendables Movies in Order

Where should you start?

Release order is the easiest way to follow the recurring team and the changes in its lineup. The films draw much of their identity from established action performers, but you do not need to watch those actors’ older franchises to understand the main plots.

Our take on the collection

Moviebase editorial

The attraction is the ensemble and its awareness of action-movie history. Team banter and familiar screen personas can matter more than detailed plotting. The execution and tone vary, so the presence of a favorite actor is a better reason to sample an entry than an expectation of consistent realism.

Planning your watchlist

Start with the original to see whether the reunion-style premise works for you. Keep track of which released films you have seen without treating rumored castings or future projects as new chapters.

Sources

Film titles, release dates, runtimes, audience ratings and artwork come from TMDB. Viewing advice is Moviebase editorial opinion. Collection references: TMDB 126125. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.