Explosions, testosterone, and a dream team of action legends — The Expendables (2010) is a high-octane throwback to the shoot-’em-up glory days of ’80s and ’90s cinema. Led by Sylvester Stallone, the film unites a cast of heavy hitters including Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Dolph Lundgren in a mercenary mission filled with danger, betrayal, and firepower.
But do you remember who wielded the biggest blade, flew the seaplane, or threw the hardest punch? Take our 10-question trivia challenge and prove you’ve got the muscle — and memory — to roll with the Expendables.
The Expendables (2010) Trivia Questions & Answers
1) Who plays the leader of The Expendables, Barney Ross?
Correct Answer: Sylvester Stallone
Stallone not only stars as Barney Ross — the battle-hardened leader of the Expendables — but also directed and co-wrote the film. His legacy as an action icon brings gravitas and authenticity to the role, anchoring the team with seasoned grit.
2) What is the primary occupation of The Expendables team?
Correct Answer: Mercenaries
The Expendables are elite mercenaries who operate off the grid. Specializing in high-risk missions, they handle jobs too dangerous or politically sensitive for official forces, using brute strength, tactical precision, and unbreakable camaraderie.
3) What is the name of the fictional island where the main mission takes place?
Correct Answer: Vilena
Vilena is a fictional island dictatorship in South America. It serves as the backdrop for the film’s central mission — an explosive conflict involving corruption, rebellion, and covert CIA interests.
4) Who is the Expendables’ knife expert and close friend of Barney?
Correct Answer: Lee Christmas
Played by Jason Statham, Lee Christmas is a specialist in close-combat and blades. His loyalty to Barney, dry British wit, and intense fight scenes make him one of the most charismatic and capable members of the team.
5) Which martial arts star plays Yin Yang, the team’s fastest fighter?
Correct Answer: Jet Li
Jet Li portrays Yin Yang, the team’s compact but lightning-fast martial artist. His speed and agility contrast with the brute force of the others, and his demand for better pay adds humor and depth to his character.
6) Who hires the Expendables to take down the dictator of Vilena?
Correct Answer: Mr. Church
Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) offers the team their mission, shrouded in secrecy and false pretenses. His involvement is linked to deeper CIA machinations, ultimately revealing the operation’s real target — the rogue agent Munroe.
7) Which actor plays the unstable and violent Gunner Jensen?
Correct Answer: Dolph Lundgren
Dolph Lundgren brings volatility to Gunner Jensen, the team’s sharpshooter and demolitions expert. His descent into instability and eventual redemption arc adds internal tension and showcases Lundgren’s action pedigree.
8) What does Barney use to infiltrate Vilena during the mission?
Correct Answer: A seaplane
Barney pilots a weaponized seaplane to sneak the team onto Vilena. The aircraft doubles as transportation and an attack vessel, playing a key role in their tactical assault and quick extraction.
9) Who is Sandra, the local contact and resistance member in Vilena?
Correct Answer: General Garza’s daughter
Sandra, the courageous daughter of the island’s dictator, risks everything to aid the resistance. Her determination and refusal to abandon her people earn Barney’s admiration and influence his decision to go beyond the job for justice.
10) Which actor makes a cameo appearance as Trench, a rival mercenary?
Correct Answer: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger appears as Trench Mauser in a scene alongside Stallone and Bruce Willis. The brief exchange is a playful nod to action film history, uniting three of the genre’s biggest legends for the first time on screen.
