The Expendables 3 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jan. 27, 2015

The Expendables 3

Release Date: Friday, August 15, 2014 Theaters

Continuing with the franchise, The Expendables 3 is about the Expendables needing to save the President of the United States. While on their mission, they clash with several younger, technology oriented action heroes.

Director: Patrick Hughes

Starring: Sylvester Stallone • Jason Statham • Nicolas Cage • Jackie Chan • Wesley Snipes

PG-13 Action N/A

3.71 / 5.0

68% WILL SEE 32% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In The Expendables 3, Barney (Sylvester Stallone), Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

Action Adventure Sequel

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Who stars in The Expendables 3 – Cast List

Sylvester Stallone
... Barney Ross

Alarum, Escape Plan
Jason Statham
... Lee Christmas

Shelter, A Working Man
Nicolas Cage
The Carpenter's Son, Kick-Ass
Jackie Chan
A Legend, Karate Kid: Legends
Wesley Snipes
7 Seconds, Coming 2 America
D
Dolph Lundgren
... Gunnar Jensen

Hellfire , Exit Protocol
Milla Jovovich
Worldbreaker, Protector
Harrison Ford
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Captain America: Brave New World
Mel Gibson
... Conrad Stonebanks

Hunting Season, Bandit
Antonio Banderas
The Laundromat, Uncharted
V
Victor Ortiz
Southpaw
R
Ronda Rousey
Entourage, Mile 22

Who is making The Expendables 3 – Crew List

A look at The Expendables 3 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Patrick Hughes last helmed The Man From Toronto and The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard.

Director: Patrick Hughes
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Avi Lerner
Danny Lerner

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Millennium Films
Nu Image/Millennium Films

Production – What we know about the The Expendables 3

Key Facts

Returning Expendables Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews and Arnold Schwarzenegger will be joined by fellow action vets Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, and Harrison Ford. New recruits include Kellan Lutz, MMA star Ronda Rousey, welterweight boxing champion Victor Ortiz and Glen Powell.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2014

Completed

Changed The Expendables 3 movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming began August 19, 2013 in Bulgaria.

Apr 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Eyeing a shoot in late July-early August 2013.

Nov 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Nov 2012

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violence including intense sustained gun battles and fight scenes, and for language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Expendables 3 Trailers and Clips

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The Expendables 3 Release Date: When was the film released?

The Expendables 3 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 15 , 2014. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Giver, Life After Beth and Frank.