How to Watch The Expendables in Order
To watch The Expendables, start with The Expendables.
Watch The Expendables in release order for a first viewing — start with The Expendables (2010). There are 4 films, released between 2010–2023. That is 7.3 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 1.7 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1The Expendables2010Essential103m
- 2The Expendables 22012103m
- 3The Expendables 32014126m
- 4Expend4bles2023103m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1The Expendables 220126.4
- 2The Expendables20106.3
- 3The Expendables 320146.2
- 4Expend4bles20236.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Expendables?
For a first viewing, watch The Expendables in release order, starting with The Expendables (2010) and ending with Expend4bles (2023). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Expendables films are there?
There are 4 The Expendables films.
Can I skip any The Expendables films?
1 of the 4 films carry the main story: The Expendables. The other 3 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Expendables?
Start with The Expendables, released in 2010. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Expendables?
Watching every The Expendables film takes 7.3 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 1.7 hours.