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Why people love it

The Expendables (2010) stuck because it commits to its thriller premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Sylvester Stallone's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The thriller and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 43m · ★ 6.3

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    1.The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

    ★ 6.5 · Adventure · Action · Thriller · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Expendables compelling — the thriller, the adventure — shows up in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that tense storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    2.Deadpool (2016)

    ★ 7.6 · Action · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    The adventure energy of The Expendables is alive in Deadpool (2016), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    3.Black Panther (2018)

    ★ 7.4 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    Black Panther (2018) operates in the same adventure as The Expendables, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    4.Deadpool 2 (2018)

    ★ 7.5 · Action · Comedy · Adventure · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    Deadpool 2 (2018) belongs to the same conversation as The Expendables — both anchor their adventure in action emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    5.Kick-Ass 2 (2013)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Adventure · Crime · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Expendables's adventure stayed with you, Kick-Ass 2 (2013) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The action through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    6.Road House (2024)

    ★ 6.9 · Action · Thriller · Drama · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Expendables excels in thriller, Road House (2024) doubles down on action to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    7.Extraction 2 (2023)

    ★ 7.4 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    Extraction 2 (2023) is the natural next step after The Expendables: same thriller DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and action elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    8.Ballerina (2025)

    ★ 7.2 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Expendables who respond to its thriller will find Ballerina (2025) immediately familiar. Both films share a action sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    9.Repo Men (2010)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Expendables fans keep landing on Repo Men (2010) — the thriller is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
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    10.The International (2009)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    The International draws from the same thriller well as The Expendables, channeling action in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2009 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Expendables?
Try The Man with the Golden Gun, Deadpool, Black Panther—each shares DNA with The Expendables while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Expendables?
The Expendables (2010) is best described as Thriller, Adventure, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Expendables part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "The Expendables Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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