Despite Jason Statham taking over from Sylvester Stallone as the lead in The Expendables series, it seems that he already has a better action movie franchise replacement in the works. The fourth installment, titled Expend4bles, was intended to serve as Stallone’s passing of the torch to Statham, allowing the franchise to continue without him. In this movie, Stallone’s character, Barney Ross, was supposed to hand over leadership of the mercenary squad to Statham’s character, Lee Christmas.

However, The Expendables 4 stumbled in its attempt to transition into a new chapter of the saga. The film’s execution may have faltered, raising doubts about whether the series can survive without Stallone at the helm. Stallone’s presence and charisma have been significant factors in the franchise’s success, and it remаins to be seen if Statham can carry it forward effectively. The future of The Expendables hangs in the balance as fans and critics question whether the series can maintain its momentum without its iconic star.

Jason Statham Finds Expendables Replacement Despite Recent Takeover from Stallone