In THE EXPENDABLES 5 (2026), the legendary team of elite mercenaries returns for their most dangerous and explosive mission yet. After years of battles across the globe, Barney Ross and his battle-hardened crew are forced back into action when a powerful international criminal network begins developing a devastating weapons program capable of destabilizing entire governments.

With global security hanging by a thread, the Expendables are called upon to stop a ruthless warlord who has united several rogue factions under a single command. The mission pushes the team into hostile territories across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia—places where alliances are fragile and betrayal can strike at any moment.

Barney Ross must once again lead his trusted warriors through chaos and destruction, but this time the stakes are even higher. Old legends return to the battlefield, including a hardened veteran played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose experience proves crucial against a rising threat that no conventional army can stop. Meanwhile, Jackie Chan introduces a brilliant martial arts strategist whose unconventional combat style gives the team a unique edge in close-quarters combat.

Adding new energy to the team is Will Smith’s character, a highly skilled operative with advanced tactical training and a sharp sense of humor that balances the grim reality of the mission. His arrival brings both tension and fresh momentum to the group, forcing the veterans to adapt to a new style of warfare.

As the mission unfolds, the Expendables face relentless ambushes, massive firefights, and high-speed chases across deserts, cities, and war zones. Each member must confront their past and prove that even aging warriors can still stand as the world’s last line of defense. Explosive action, brotherhood, and sacrifice once again define the team’s journey.