The Expendables 3 is a 2014 American action film directed by John McTiernan and written by Sylvester Stallone, who also stars in the film. The movie is the third installment in The Expendables film series, following The Expendables (2010) and The Expendables 2 (2012). The film features an ensemble cast of action stars, including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, and Mr. T, among others.