Title: “Expend4bles Hits Theaters This Weekend: Anticipated Launch Faces Mixed Reviews”
In exciting news for action movie enthusiasts, the highly anticipated fourth installment of “The Expendables” franchise, titled “Expend4bles,” is all set to hit theaters this weekend. Starring iconic action heroes like Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham, the R-rated film has already made its mark by raking in an impressive $750,000 in Thursday previews at the box office.
However, as projections for the movie’s opening weekend are revealed, it seems that “Expend4bles” is expected to have the lowest launch of any entry in the franchise thus far. Experts predict that the film will bring in somewhere between $15 million and $17 million during its opening weekend. This is a far cry from the massive debut of the original “Expendables” film, which opened with an impressive $34.8 million in 2010, followed by “Expendables 2” with $28.5 million in 2012.
Returning with an ensemble cast of familiar faces like Stallone and Statham, “Expend4bles” introduces exciting new additions to the team, including Megan Fox and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Directed by Scott Waugh, the movie takes audiences on an adrenaline-fueled journey as the group of mercenaries embarks on a dangerous mission involving Russian operatives and nuclear warheads.
Despite its high production cost of $100 million, the film is expected to perform well internationally, leveraging the success of its predecessors. However, early reviews for “Expend4bles” have been less than flattering, with critics pointing out flaws such as a lack of plot twists and a departure from the 80s action film aesthetic that the franchise is known for.
While opinions may vary among moviegoers, “Expend4bles” promises to deliver the intense and explosive action sequences that have become synonymous with the franchise. As fans eagerly await its release, the film’s box office performance will ultimately determine its success and pave the way for the future of the “Expendables” franchise.
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