Recently, the Rambo series hasn’t had much success, and the only way for Rambo 6 to work is to follow in the footsteps of Rocky and forget Sylvester Stallone.

The two franchises are Sylvester Stallone’s most famous. While 2015’s Creed made the smart decision to move Stallone to a supporting role, 2019’s Rambo: Last Blood made the mistake of still starring the 76-year-old actor.

The first Rambo film, First Blood, follows Vietnam veteran John Rambo who, after returning home, is forced to battle against the police force of a small town. While it was originally intended to be a stand-alone film, the Rambo series now consists of five films – but none of them feel necessary.

The most recent film, Rambo: Last Blood, was a critical and box office failure, showing that the franchise has truly lost its way. However, it is not irredeemable. If Rambo 6 were to happen, all they have to do is follow the path Rocky took.