Breaking News: Expendables 5 Confirmed! Find Out What's Next for the Action-packed Franchise

Summary

The producers of The Expendables 4 reveal that the franchise could potentially continue beyond the new movie, but only if there is an appetite for it from audiences.

The less-than-enthusiastic response to The Expendables 3 hinted at a potential decline in interest for the franchise; nevertheless, the upcoming movie possesses an opportunity to revitalize it. With a star-studded ensemble comprising of both familiar faces and fresh talent, The Expendables 4 generates excitement for future installments.

Producers of The Expendables 4 discuss the potential for future installments of the franchise, stating that the only requirement is audience interest. Directed by Scott Waugh, the newest sequel features the return of Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham for more explosive action. Although Stallone will bid farewell to his character Barney Ross in this film, Statham's Lee Christmas appears to be positioned as the new face of the franchise. Kevin King-Templeton and Les Weldon, the film's producers, inform the Daily Express that the series may continue beyond the latest release, as long as there is a demand for it. See King-Templeton's statement below.

“Nothing is off the table. We don’t know. It’s all about the fans.”

Should The Expendables Franchise Continue?

While the Expendables franchise never received widespread critical acclaim, the original two films garnered significant praise from viewers. These movies not only showcased an exceptional ensemble cast, consisting of the greatest and most legendary action movie stars from the past four decades, but also delivered a plethora of intense and gory action sequences.

Despite having an impressive cast, The Expendables 3 was a disappointment due to its PG-13 rating, which removed a crucial element of the franchise's success. This led to it earning the lowest box office revenue among the films in the series and receiving a poor reception. As a result, it took a long time for a fourth movie to be developed. However, it is possible that the upcoming R-rated Expendables 4 will revive the franchise.

Although it is uncertain how the new movie will fare at the box office, the cast of The Expendables 4 alone makes the prospect of additional sequels exciting. Alongside franchise veterans like Statham, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture, the upcoming sequel also introduces new characters played by 50 Cent, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Andy Garcia, among others. It remains to be seen how audiences will receive these new characters, but The Expendables 5 already has an impressive lineup of new and returning talent to move the franchise forward.

Source: Daily Express