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Denzel Washington returns for one last run as Robert McCall in The Equalizer 3, the final installment of the movie franchise. Based on the 1980s television series by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim, The Equalizer trilogy re-introduced audiences to Robert McCall, a man with a strong (if not violent) sense of justice. The Equalizer 3 continues to follow Robert as he works to reconcile with his past actions, still finding some sense of peace in having helped people (in his own way). Now, he takes up a quiet life in Southern Italy, where he's made a new home and new friends. However, he jumps back into action when he learns his friends are under the mafia's control, and things may turn deadly for them.
The Equalizer 3 brings back franchise alums Richard Wenk and Antoine Fuqua as the screenwriter and director, respectively. The duo previously worked in the same roles for the first two features. They also worked together on the 2016 reboot of The Magnificent Seven, which also starred Washington.
Fuqua produced The Equalizer 3 alongside Denzel Washington, Equalizer 2 producers Tony Eldridge, Alex Siskin, and Michael Sloan, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, and Clayton Townsend. It is executive produced by Andy Mitchell, Tarak Ben Ammar, and David Bloomfield. Along with Washington, The Equalizer 3 stars Dakota Fanning, Remo Girone, David Denman, Sonia Ammar, Andrea Doddero, Eugenio Mastrandrea, Gaia Scodellaro, Andrea Scarduzio, and Bruno Bilotta, among others.
We've compiled a guide on where you can watch and stream The Equalizer 3.
Editor's Note: This piece was updated on January 1, 2024.
The Equalizer 3
Denzel Washington is Robert McCall, an ex-assassin with a mysterious past, who returns to action to serve vengeance for the exploited and oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.
- Release Date
- September 1, 2023
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Cast
- Denzel Washington , David Denman , Sonia Ammar , Dakota Fanning
- Main Genre
- Action
Is 'The Equalizer 3' Available on Netflix?
As of January 1, 2024, The Equalizer 3 is now available to stream on Netflix. Thanks to a deal that was struck back in early 2021, Netflix has the streaming rights for all of Sony Pictures' latest movies after their exclusive theatrical and PVOD windows end. The Equalizer 3 joins other recent Sony films on Netflix, including Gran Turismo, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and No Hard Feelings.
Is 'The Equalizer 3' Available on VOD?
Yes, The Equalizer 3 is now available to purchase and rent on demand. You can use the links below to find the film on the platform of your choice.
Is 'The Equalizer 3' Still in Theaters?
No, The Equalizer 3 is no longer playing in theaters. This means that the only way to watch the film is either on VOD, physical media, or on Netflix. The film premiered in theaters on September 1.
Will 'The Equalizer 3' Be on DVD and Blu-ray?
Yes, The Equalizer 3 was released on 4K UltraUD, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 14, 2023. You can use the link below to purchase the film on Amazon. The physical copy of the film comes with extra bonus content, including more than 15 minutes of deleted scenes, postcards from the Amalfi Coast, and featurettes that include Blood Brothers: A Collaboration of Denzel Washington & Antoine Fuqua, Robert McCall: A Man of the People, and Denzel and Dakota: A Reunion.
Watch the Trailer for 'The Equalizer 3'
The trailer for The Equalizer 3 debuted on April 25. Before getting into it, the trailer starts with Robert's trademark countdown, this time at nine seconds before giving a brief glimpse of the action to come. The actual trailer begins with a serene Italian setting and music to match, offset by some dead bodies before Robert comes on screen and gives context for his nine seconds. We then see how he has settled into this next chapter of his life, surrounded by people who care about him and embrace him as one of their own. But, as these things go, the peace gets disrupted after an explosive incident shakes the town. Robert swiftly goes back into vengeance mode, offering a taste at the latest round of tactics he uses to protect his new home — and he's still as vicious as ever. As it wraps up, a young woman (Dakota Fanning) brings up a mysterious body count that Robert definitely couldn't be responsible for, all while those nine seconds from earlier play out.
Where to Watch the Prior 'Equalizer' Movies
If you're looking to revisit the first two Equalizer movies, there are a few options available to re-watch. The Equalizer is currently available to stream on Peacock. The Equalizer 2 is currently available to stream on Hulu. Both films are also available to purchase in a Blu-ray combo pack. To make it easier for you, we've included some links below:
- Stream The Equalizer on Peacock
- Stream The Equalizer 2 on Hulu
- Purchase The Equalizer and The Equalizer 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack
Other Movies to Watch With Denzel Washington
Training Day (2001): A Denzel Washington classic, Training Day marks the first collaboration between Washington and Antoine Fuqua, who directed the feature. It follows LAPD detective Alonzo Harris, a borderline corrupt narcotics officer tasked with training rookie Jake Hoyt over the course of 24 hours. As the pair go about their day, Hoyt begins to question Harris' methods, too, wondering whether they're justified as they work to clean up the city's streets. The film also inspired a Training Day follow-up series that ran for one season on CBS. Additionally, a prequel was announced in 2019.
The Magnificent Seven (2016): The Magnificent Seven is another Washington/Fuqua collaboration, with Fuqua once again at the helm as director. A reboot of the 1960 western of the same name, it focuses on the town of Rose Creek, under the control of a dangerous industrialist. So, the town enlists the help of seven gunmen from different backgrounds who help prepare Rose Creek for an inevitable battle whilst trying to keep its citizens safe.
Man on Fire (2004): Another earlier gem, Man on Fire was also the first collaboration between Denzel Washington and his Equalizer 3 co-star Dakota Fanning. Based on A.J. Quinnell's bestseller, Man on Fire follows John Creasy, a former mercenary hired as a bodyguard for a wealthy family's young daughter. Despite his hardened exterior, Creasy begins to bond with the girl and reconnect with his softer side. It doesn't last long, though, when an incident with the girl sets Creasy on a path of revenge. In March, Netflix gave a straight-to-series order for a television adaptation pulling from the first two books of Quinnell's series.