Global Film Corporation released the official YouTube trailer for the action comedy The Expendables 4 (+18). The clip features a remix of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Can’t Stop, a track with a long history of energizing action scenes. Several of the strongest moments and the sharpest jokes from the ensemble are trimmed to fit the trailer’s pace and tone.
The film centers on a mission that goes awry for the team. Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) is off the grid, while Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) is temporarily suspended from field operations. A fresh batch of fighters is assembled to salvage the situation, but they, too, face defeat and fall into enemy hands. With the clock ticking, Lee Christmas takes on a solo mission to infiltrate the enemy fortress, free the captives, and foil a threat with global consequences.
Across cinema press, there are reports that this installment will be Stallone’s final Expendables chapter, marking the end of a chapter he helped launch. The project is directed by Scott Waugh, with a cast that includes Megan Fox, 50 Cent, Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jah, Levi Tran, Iko Uwais, Randy Couture, Jacob Scipio and others. The film is positioned as a high-energy finale that honors the series while introducing new allies and bigger, more explosive set pieces. [Attribution: Rossiyskaya Gazeta]
The Russian premiere is slated for September 21, with the global rollout following shortly after. This scheduling mirrors a pattern seen in many international releases where a local premiere precedes or runs in parallel with the world premiere, helping theaters build early momentum. The marketing push includes a bold tagline that aligns with the film’s raw, no-nonsense vibe. In the Russian market, the poster and promo materials carry a slogan emphasizing the team’s renewed vigor and relentless drive. [Attribution: production notes]
Fans of the Expendables franchise should note that while the roster is expanded and the action is amped up, one familiar face will not be returning for the fourth entry. The absence of a certain veteran star is openly acknowledged in early conversations about the film, underscoring the sense of transition as the series moves forward while still delivering the high-octane camaraderie fans expect. [Attribution: industry interviews]