The Expendables 5

The Expendables 5: Back for War (2025) – No Peace for the Ruthless

The Expendables 5: Back for War roars back with a vengeance, delivering a gritty, high-octane return to the roots of the franchise—blood, brotherhood, and brutal justice. Directed by David Leitch, this installment dials up the intensity, throwing the aging warriors into a mission so dangerous, even death feels like a mercy.

After years in the shadows, Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) is pulled back into action when a black ops unit goes rogue, threatening global stability with stolen nuclear tech. The twist? The leader of the rogue unit is a former Expendable presumed dead—Declan Kane (Karl Urban), now a ghost with a vendetta and a small army at his command.

With the clock ticking and world powers in denial, Ross calls in the old guard—Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Gunner (Dolph Lundgren), Toll Road (Randy Couture)—and introduces new firepower: martial arts legend Tony Jaa, sniper specialist played by Jessica Henwick, and a cyberwarfare expert brought to life by Daniel Kaluuya. This is no longer a covert mission—it’s an all-out war.

The film blends tactical realism with insane, over-the-top action: convoy ambushes, helicopter dogfights, hand-to-hand combat in collapsing buildings, and a brutal one-on-one showdown that brings everything full circle. The tone is darker, more grounded, but still carries that swagger fans love—dry wit, brutal takedowns, and a loyalty stronger than any military alliance.

Back for War isn't just about saving the world—it's about redemption, reckoning, and refusing to die quietly. It's old warriors proving they’re still the deadliest force on the battlefield.

Explosive, relentless, and packed with iconic moments, The Expendables 5: Back for War is a thunderous reminder that legends never retire—they reload.