As he stepped back from Rambo and Expendables , Stallone focused on new territory:

: He explicitly described the experience as "bittersweet" and stated he was ready to "pass the baton" to Jason Statham.

In 2022, the status of Rambo 6 remained a major point of confusion for fans due to conflicting reports and fan-made content.

: Instead of a traditional Rambo 6 , focus shifted toward a prequel titled John Rambo .