Here's where you can watch the first two Equalizer movies

At the top of 2024, Netflix released the action-thriller flick The Equalizer 3 starring Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington in the leading role as ex-Marine and retired DIA officer Robert McCall. As of Jan. 9, it's one of the top movies on Netflix, meaning tons of people are streaming it. But what about the other Equalizer movies? Where can you watch those? No worries! We've got you covered and shared their streaming homes below.

The Equalizer franchise all began with the television series of the same name starring Edward Woodward which aired on CBS from 1985 to 1989. Then, in 2005, the idea of a film adaptation was announced. Washington eventually signed on to play the protagonist in The Equalizer movie, and director Antoine Fuqua signed on to helm the movie while Richard Wenk signed on to write the screenplay. More cast joined later and it was released in September 2014.

But before the movie had even come out, talks were already had about the possibility of a second film. In April 2015, Sony officially announced The Equalizer 2 with Washington coming back as Robert McCall. Later, it was announced that Wenk would be returning to write the script and Fuqua would direct again. Lastly, the third and final movie of The Equalizer trilogy was confirmed to be in the works in January 2022 with Washington, Wenk, and Fuqua returning one last time. It was later released in theaters in September 2023.

Where to stream The Equalizer movies

Unfortunately, only The Equalizer 3 is available to stream on Netflix. You can't watch the first and second movies on this streaming platform at the moment. But if you want to stream the first movie in the hit film trilogy, you'll have to make your way to Peacock because that's where it's available to watch. However, you'll need to have a subscription in order to gain access to the film on the streamer.

Peacock has two plans you can choose from: Premium (with ads) and Premium Plus (ad-free). The premium plan is $5.99/month or $59.99/year plus tax while the premium plus plan is $11.99/month or $119.99/year plus tax.

But if you'd rather rent or buy the movie instead, you can do so through Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, or the Microsoft Store.

Here's what the film is about via Peacock:

"A former commando comes out of retirement and puts his special skills to work to rescue a girl who is under the control of ruthless Russian criminals."

Where to stream The Equalizer 2

To watch The Equalizer 2, you'll need to make your way to Hulu. You can stream this action-thriller film on this platform with a subscription. Additionally, you have the option to rent or purchase it digitally through Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, or Apple TV at various prices.

Here's the plot of the second film via Apple TV:

"Robert McCall is a government exagent veteran who decides to continue fighting on his own against crime. When an old friend is kidnapped, McCall must face a type of evil that he does not know. "

You can also stream the first three seasons of The Equalizer reboot series starring Queen Latifah on Paramount+ with a subscription. The fourth season is scheduled to premiere on CBS on Feb. 18, 2024.

If The Equalizer and The Equalizer 2 ever come to Netflix, we'll be sure to let you know. So, make sure to stay tuned to Netflix Life!