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Official Collection
Series Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

The Expendables Collection

An ensemble action film series about a group of elite mercenaries. This series pays tribute to the blockbuster action films of the 1980s and early 1990s, starring an array of action veterans from those decades.

4Movies
★ 6.3 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The The Expendables Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 13 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 4 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.2/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.2. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Expendables Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Expendables standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the The Expendables Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Expendables Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Expendables

The Expendables

2010★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale C...

2
The Expendables 2

The Expendables 2

2012★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

Mr. 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 dee...

3
The Expendables 3

The Expendables 3

2014★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequen...

4
Expend4bles

Expend4bles

2023★ 6.1ABOVE AVERAGE

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 call...

Common Questions about The Expendables Collection

How many movies are in the The Expendables Collection?

There are currently 4 movies in the The Expendables Collection, starting from The Expendables to the latest release, Expend4bles.

What is the best order to watch the The Expendables Collection?

The best way to watch the The Expendables Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Expendables and ending with Expend4bles. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Expendables Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Expendables in this franchise.