Expendables 4 Shuts Down A Franchise Criticism That’s Been Haunting Sly Stallone & Co. For Over 10 Years

The Expendables franchise has come under criticism for its similarities to the Fast & Furious movies, but Expend4bles attempts to prove that it’s not a copy of the popular series. The two franchises are both heavy on action and melodrama, using their wide ensembles of Hollywood stars to craft complex characters and narratives throughout each movie. However, since F9: The Fast Saga and Fast X have come under fire by critics for their nonsense storylines and pointless cameos, The Expendables clearly wants to separate itself from this franchise — and it’s managing to do so.