Before the 1980s, sequels and franchises were quite rare.

OtherSylvester Stallone movie franchisesincludeThe ExpendablesandEscape Plan, and for a time, it appearedCliffhangerwould join that list.

The star was attached tothe upcomingCliffhanger 2, reprising his role as Gabe Walker.

Cliffhanger 2 temp poster

Even ifSamartian 2does come together, that hardly feels like a project audiences are clamoring for.

Even so,one moreRambocould serve as an epilogue to one of the star’s best characters.

Despite this, he claimed producers were still eager to make another sequel.

Sylvester Stallone as Gabe Walker in Cliffhanger and as Barney from Expendables 3

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Rambo, I could leave him.

Hes done pretty much, even though they want to do another one, but what am I fighting?

Despite receiving largely negative reviews,Last Bloodwas still a modest hit.

Sylvester Stallone holding a rifle as Barney Ross in Expendables 3 and as Ray from Escape Plan 3

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If anything,Rambois the one franchise Stalloneshouldreturn to, since the fifth film was easily the weakest.

The issue withLast Bloodis that it felt like a hyperviolent riff onTakeninstead of aRambomovie.

Sylvester Stallone as Rambo from First Blood & Sylvester Stallone as Rambo from Rambo Last Blood

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Headshot Of Sylvester Stallone

First Blood (1982) Movie Poster

Beginning with the novel and the film First Blood in 1982, Rambo is an action-adventure franchise starring Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran embroiled in violent conflicts that test his survival skills. The series has enjoyed critical success over several decades, branching into comic books, video games, and more.

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