Where to watch The Expendables films in order
The The Expendables franchise is an action, adventure and thriller series of 4 films released between 2010 and 2023. It runs from The Expendables (2010) to Expend4bles (2023), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 4
- films
- 1 of 4
- on Indian OTT
- 2010–2023
- release span
- 7h 15m
- watch time
- R
- age rating
1 of the 4 The Expendables films stream on Indian OTT (Lionsgate Play); the remaining 3 are available to rent or buy.
The The Expendables franchise, explained
Reviews across the series are mixed: its 4 rated films average 6.3 on TMDB, peaking at 6.4 for The Expendables 2 (2012) and dropping to 6.1 for Expend4bles (2023).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 7h 15m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is R, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch The Expendables films in order
The clearest way through the The Expendables franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with The Expendables (2010) and finish on Expend4bles (2023). 1 of the 4 are on Indian OTT (Lionsgate Play); for the 3 that aren't, you'll need to rent or buy. Back to back, the full binge runs about 7h 15m.
4 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise.
The Expendables
20106.31h 43mMovieA“Choose your weapon.”
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren
Streaming in IndiaBarney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.
ThrillerAdventureAction - 2The second film in the franchise — and its highest-rated.
The Expendables 2
20126.41h 43mMovieR“Back for War.”
Director: Simon West
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren
Streaming in IndiaMr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
ActionAdventureThriller - 3The third film in the franchise.
The Expendables 3
20146.22h 6mMoviePG-13“New team. New attitude. New mission.”
Director: Patrick Hughes
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Streaming in IndiaBarney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.
ActionAdventureThriller - 4The most recent film — and its lowest-rated.
Expend4bles
20236.11h 43mMovieR“They'll die when they're dead.”
Director: Scott Waugh
Cast: Jason Statham, 50 Cent, Megan Fox, Dolph Lundgren
Streaming in IndiaArmed 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.
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The Expendables: where to watch — FAQ
- How many The Expendables films are there?
- There are 4 The Expendables films, released between 2010 and 2023 — from The Expendables (2010) to Expend4bles (2023).
- Where can I watch The Expendables films in India?
- 1 of the 4 The Expendables films stream on Indian OTT on Lionsgate Play. The remaining films are available to rent or buy.
- Is The Expendables on Netflix in India?
- No. In India The Expendables films are not on Netflix — they stream on Lionsgate Play.
- What order should I watch The Expendables films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with The Expendables (2010) and ending with Expend4bles (2023). The full 4-film order is listed above.
