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According to Movieweb, the gritty action thriller Sabotage has found a new home on Pluto TV, where it will be available for viewers to watch at no cost. The film features Arnold Schwarzenegger in a role that significantly deviates from his typical persona as an unstoppable hero. Instead of a savior figure, Schwarzenegger portrays a deeply flawed and manipulative character involved in a violent mystery.
A Box Office Struggle with Critical Backlash
Produced with a budget of $35 million, Sabotage premiered in theaters on March 28, 2014. Despite featuring high-profile cast members including Sam Worthington and Olivia Williams, the film failed to find a wide audience. It grossed only $22 million during its theatrical run, leading to its status as a box office disappointment. The critical reception was equally harsh, with many reviewers labeling the production boring or meaningless.
The movie currently holds a 21% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, industry observers note that the project provided Schwarzenegger with an opportunity to showcase his dramatic range. By playing a corrupt DEA tactical unit leader named John "Breacher" Wharton, he moved away from the invincible archetypes of the 80s and 90s.
Streaming Availability and Upcoming Projects
Pluto TV has included Sabotage in its July movie lineup, placing it alongside several other notable action titles. Viewers can watch the film for free, supported by periodic advertisements. The platform is also hosting a variety of other major franchises and hits, including:
- The entire Expendables franchise starring Schwarzenegger
- Top Gun
- Colombiana
- The Commuter
While Sabotage looks back at a difficult theatrical history, both the lead actor and director David Ayer have active projects on the horizon. Schwarzenegger is set to appear in Amazon's upcoming Christmas action comedy, The Man with the Bag, which arrives on December 2. Meanwhile, Ayer will direct Brad Pitt in the survival thriller Heart of the Beast, scheduled for a theatrical release on September 25.
The move to free streaming highlights a common trend where underperforming theatrical releases find secondary life through ad-supported platforms. For fans of Schwarzenegger's more complex and morally grey performances, Sabotage remains a notable entry in his filmography despite its initial commercial failure.