
Despite its failure, the franchise continued with a short-lived TV series spin-off that landed in 2006 and fans still hold the original trilogy in high esteem. It may be a necessary watch for completionists, and there's an argument to be made that its lame action and laughable performances qualify it as a "so bad it's good" B movie romp. Though Blade's return was highly anticipated after two successful, action-packed entries, the third film was a massive let down. Snipes isn't the only problem, as Jessica Biel's half-hearted attempt to become an action star does nothing to help the film. If true, it could help explain the on-screen results. Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt, Bob Gunton, Glenn Shadix, Denis Leary, Grand Bush 1993 Warner Bros. Rumors of awful on-set behavior have dogged Snipes for years, with reports surfacing more recently about his alleged tirades and disruptive on-set presence (via The Hollywood Reporter). Here's what we know about it so far.Returning to the part that had previously seemed so perfect for him, Snipes delivers a weak performance, seemingly setting the tone for the rest of the cast, most of whom appear to just be going through the motions (with Ryan Reynolds marking the sole exception). On May 3, 2020, he hopped on his Instagram account for a Q&A and broke the news that "Demolition Man 2" is on the way, sending the internet into speculation mode. To this day it holds fan-favorite status among Stallone die-hards, something that the legendary actor has clearly taken note of. The cops of San Angeles are helpless to stop Phoenix, leading them to release Spartan as their last desperate hope to reinstate order.īy the time it left the big screen, "Demolition Man" took in over $159 million at the box office on a $57 million budget and impressed viewers and critics alike. The two are put on ice until 2032, where Phoenix escapes police custody and runs rampant over the violence-free future.

The situation turns sour, resulting in the apparent loss of civilian lives and both of their incarcerations at California's first cryo-penitentiary.

The film begins in 1996, showcasing an encounter between LAPD Sergeant John "Demolition Man" Spartan (Stallone) and his nemesis, crime lord Simon Phoenix (Snipes).
