The Last Expendables Movie Bomb: Can the Franchise Be Saved?
The last Expendables movie, Expend4bles, was a box office bomb, failing to recoup its $100 million production budget. However, the franchise still has potential, and there are ways to salvage it.
One potential route is to revitalize the series with an all-female Expendables spinoff, conceptualized as The Expendabelles. The idea was scrapped, but it’s worth reconsidering. Such a film would bring together iconic female action stars, like Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hamilton, Pam Grier, and Michelle Yeoh, to create an exciting and unique action flick.
Another approach is to focus on a new villain-centric storyline, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson leading a team of antagonists. This could be a fresh start for the franchise, offering a new narrative and character dynamics.
The Expendables franchise is known for its ensemble cast, which includes Jason Statham, Curtis Jackson, Megan Fox, Dolph Lundgren, and others. The series is an homage to 1980s and 1990s blockbuster action films, and its success lies in its ability to bring together iconic action stars.
Although The Expendables franchise may be on a decline, there’s still potential for it to be revitalized. By exploring new directions, such as an all-female spinoff or a villain-centric storyline, the series could be back in the game.
