The first trailer for The Expendables 5 (2025) brings back the explosive, high-octane action fans of the series expect, but with some fresh faces and even bigger stakes. The trailer opens with Sylvester Stallone’s iconic Barney Ross reflecting on his team’s legacy. He’s older now, but his voiceover reveals that this mission will be their most dangerous yet. We get a glimpse of the returning Expendables crew—Jason Statham’s Lee Christmas, Dolph Lundgren’s Gunner Jensen, and Randy Couture’s Toll Road—all preparing for one last ride.
Suddenly, the trailer kicks into overdrive, cutting to a shadowy figure walking through a bustling Hong Kong market. The camera pans up to reveal Jackie Chan, who plays a new character, Wei Zhang, a legendary former operative who has gone into hiding. Wei is a martial arts master with a dark past, and Barney seeks him out for help. After an intense fight scene between the two (Chan’s acrobatic style clashing with Stallone’s brute force), Wei joins the Expendables, adding his unique skill set to the team.
The plot takes shape as Dwayne Johnson’s character, Kane, a rogue mercenary leader with a vendetta against Barney, enters the scene. Johnson’s commanding presence dominates the screen as Kane delivers a chilling warning to Ross: “You taught me everything I know, now I’m going to bury you with it.” Kane is assembling his own squad of elite soldiers, and it becomes clear that the Expendables are in for their biggest challenge yet.
The trailer escalates with adrenaline-pumping action sequences, including a jaw-dropping helicopter chase through the Grand Canyon, epic hand-to-hand combat scenes featuring Chan and Statham, and explosive firefights in sprawling urban environments. Johnson’s character is seen wielding massive weapons and showing off his brute strength, making him the most physically formidable villain the Expendables have ever faced.
Amid the chaos, there are hints of personal stakes. Barney is seen in a tense confrontation with Lee Christmas, suggesting there may be internal conflicts within the team. The trailer ends with Barney’s iconic line: “We don’t just fight wars. We end them.”
The Expendables 5 promises to deliver epic action, a stacked cast, and a story that takes the franchise to new heights, with the old guard facing off against a powerful new enemy.
