Two Sylvester Stallone action films from the iconic Rambo saga are ranking among the most-streamed movies right now on the free streaming service Pluto TV. The beloved franchise has remained popular even 40 years after the release of its first two hit movies.
First Blood becomes a big hit on Pluto
According to FlixPatrol’s report for May 22, 2026, First Blood is ranked #7 among the Top 10 films on Pluto TV. Its sequel, Rambo: First Blood Part II, follows closely at #9.
Adam Sandler’s Blended is currently leading the charts. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick sits at #2, Reese Witherspoon’s Legally Blonde at #3, Mark Wahlberg’s Four Brothers at #4, and Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation at #5.
The Rambo franchise is based on characters from David Morrell’s 1972 novel First Blood. Notably, only the original film is based on the novel. The subsequent installments are based on original scripts that Morell novelized later.
First Blood centers on Vietnam veteran John Rambo as he arrives in a small town in search of an old friend. Soon, he finds himself in conflict with the local sheriff, Will Teasle. When the authorities arrest and mistreat him, Rambo’s war trauma drives him to use his deadly skills to survive a manhunt.
The film debuted in theaters on October 22, 1982, and became a major box office success. It was made on a reported $14 million budget and earned an impressive $125.2 million worldwide. Over the years, it has also earned high ratings on review aggregator sites. On Rotten Tomatoes, it currently maintains a score of 86% from both critics and audiences.
The film’s sequel, Rambo: First Blood Part II, came out three years later in 1985. It follows the titular hero after he is released from jail and sent back to Vietnam to locate American prisoners of war.
The second installment was a bigger financial success than, earning over $300 million at the global box office. However, it received poor reviews from the critics, resulting in a 33% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience score, on the other hand, sits at a much higher 60%.
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon.
