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"Escape Plan" is a 2013 action thriller that marked the first substantial collaboration between iconic action stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film follows Ray Breslin (Stallone), a structural-security expert who tests out prisons by escaping from them, as he is incarcerated in a high-tech facility and must team up with fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Schwarzenegger) to orchestrate a daring escape.
Box Office Performance and Critical Reception
Upon its release, "Escape Plan" garnered a mixed critical response, holding a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it underperformed domestically, earning approximately $25 million, it found success internationally, bringing its global box office total to around $137 million.
The film's international success led to the development of two direct-to-video sequels:
"Escape Plan 2: Hades" (2018): Stallone reprised his role as Breslin, joined by Dave Bautista. This installment was released directly to video in the United States and received predominantly negative reviews.
"Escape Plan: The Extractors" (2019): The third entry continued Breslin's story, focusing on a new plot involving the kidnapping of his girlfriend. Like its predecessor, it was released directly to video and did not fare well critically.
As of October 2024, "Escape Plan" experienced a resurgence in popularity after becoming available on Netflix, introducing the film to a broader audience and sparking renewed interest in the franchise.
Despite the lackluster reception of its sequels, "Escape Plan" remains notable for bringing together two of Hollywood's most celebrated action heroes in a single film, offering fans a unique cinematic experience.
