The beloved action franchise starring Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs and Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh will be available for free streaming on Tubi starting August 1. This marks a notable shift as all four original Lethal Weapon movies from 1987 to 1998 will be gathered on a single service for the first time in a long while, making it easier for fans to revisit the iconic buddy cop series.
The Mel Gibson Lethal Weapon Films and Their Streaming Journey
The Lethal Weapon movies, which include the 1987 original and its sequels in 1989, 1992, and 1998, have long captivated audiences with their mix of action and comedy. After the theatrical releases, the franchise was revived in a Fox television series from 2016 to 2019, starring Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans as the newer versions of Riggs and Murtaugh. However, the TV reboot remains exclusive to Prime Video, while the original films are now transitioning to Tubi.
Currently, the first, third, and fourth Lethal Weapon movies are available on the Fubo streaming platform but will leave by the end of July—Lethal Weapon on July 30 and the third and fourth installments on July 31. The second film, however, has not been accessible on any major streaming service recently, making Tubi the first platform to host the full movie set together again.
Potential Impact of Streaming All Four Lethal Weapon Movies Together
This consolidation of the Lethal Weapon films on a single free streaming service could renew interest in the franchise, especially given the long-discussed but stalled development of a fifth movie. While Mel Gibson has expressed intentions to direct and star in a possible sequel alongside Danny Glover, progress has been slow. The accessibility of the movies on Tubi might generate the viewership momentum needed to encourage the continuation of the series.
Mel Gibson’s career spans both acting and directing successes, with his notable financial and critical achievements including The Passion of the Christ and Braveheart. His involvement in the Lethal Weapon movies, paired with Danny Glover’s chemistry as his partner Murtaugh, has made the films a hallmark of buddy cop cinema. Bringing all four films together strengthens the franchise’s visibility in today’s streaming landscape.
