With The Equalizer 2 switching its streaming home on Christmas Day, it is a good time to look at where to watch every Washington stars as Robert McCall, a former marine and intelligence officer who escaped this walk of life but is brought back into a dangerous world filled with enemies in the name of doing what is right.

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The Equalizer

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The Equalizer 2

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The Equalizer 3

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The Equalizer movies have never been huge hits with critics, but Sony's movie franchise has been made possible due to financial success. The first movie made $192 million worldwide, the sequel made $190 million four years later, and The Equalizer 3 hit $191 million. The great consistency of the mid-budget action thrillers ensured Fuqua and Washington could complete the trilogy of Robert McCall stories. Whether viewers need a refresher or want to see them for the first time, here is where to watch the Equalizer movies.

The Equalizer Is Currently Available On Peacock

The First Installment In The Equalizer Trilogy Is Available Throughout March

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The Equalizer
Release Date
September 24, 2014
Runtime
132 Minutes
Director
Antoine Fuqua

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

The Equalizer is an action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua starring Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, a former intelligence operative who lives a quiet life in Boston. When he encounters a young girl named Teri, played by Chloë Grace Moretz, threatened by violent Russian gangsters, McCall comes out of retirement to use his skills to restore justice. The film reimagines the 1980s TV series of the same name.

For those who want to find a streaming option to start The Equalizer movies, 2014's The Equalizer is currently available to stream on Peacock. However, subscribers will need to act fast, as The Equalizer leaves Peacock on 03/31/25. For viewers who want to stream the movie but aren't yet Peacock customers, the basic tier costs $7.99 with ads. The Equalizer is also available for digital and rental on a variety of platforms such as Apple TV and Amazon video, with a price of around $7.99 to buy and $3.99 to rent.

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The Equalizer's story follows Denzel Washington's Robert McCall as he takes on the role of a vengeful guardian after forming a bond with a teenage girl named Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz). She finds herself in trouble with the Russian mob, and McCall decides not to sit by while the injustice occurs. This leads him to go to war with the Russians to avenge Teri and help free her from their control, so she can pursue her dreams. The Equalizer 1 has a 60% critics score and a 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Equalizer 2 Is Currently Streaming Peacock

The Sequel To The 2014 Original Is Available Until

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The Equalizer 2
Release Date
July 20, 2018
Runtime
121 Minutes
Director
Antoine Fuqua
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WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

The Equalizer 2 is the follow-up film to Antoine Fuqua's 2014 The Equalizer, starring Denzel Washington as Robert McCall. The sequel was released four years later and follows McCall as he seeks revenge after one of his close friends is murdered. The film wasn't as well received as the first movie but was still considered a worthy addition to the Equalizer franchise.

Previously on Amazon Prime Video, The Equalizer 2 arrived on Peacock on 03/01/25, and will leave on the 31st of March. This means Peacock subscribers to watch the first two movies in The Equalizer back-to-back, but only until April. Like the first film, The Equalizer 2 is also available for rental and on a variety of platforms. Buying The Equalizer 2 digitally usually has a price of around $14.99, with rental around $7.99 on most platforms - though, at time of writing, it is available to rent for $3.99 on AppleTV.

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The Equalizer 2 continues Robert McCall's story years after the first movie, where the death of his close friend Susan Plummer (Melissa Leo) puts him at war with a group of trained assassins. The plot involves reconnecting with a former friend Dave York (Pedro Pascal) for information about what happened and what McCall should do leading up to The Equalizer 2's ending. The Equalizer 2 has a 52% critics score and a 60% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, representing a drop for both compared to The Equalizer.

The Equalizer 3 Is Currently Streaming On Netflix

The 2023 Hit Will Remain Available For The Forseeable Future

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The Equalizer 3
Release Date
September 1, 2023
Runtime
109 Minutes
Director
Antoine Fuqua

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

The Equalizer 3 sees Denzel Washington reprising his role as Robert McCall, a former government assassin who now lives a quiet life in Southern Italy. McCall becomes embroiled in protecting his newfound friends from local crime bosses, reigniting his battle against corruption and injustice. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this installment continues the saga of McCall's lone crusade for justice.

For viewers who want to know where to watch The Equalizer 3 at home, it is the only movie of the Equalizer trilogy that can be found on Netflix. This is because it is the newest movie and is part of Netflix's deal with Sony to get first rights to their theatrical releases. At present, it's not been announced with The Equalizer 3 will leave Netflix. Netflix is available for three separate pricing tiers with the ad-ed option for $6.99, the ad-free option for $15.50, and the option for $22.99. The Equalizer 3 is also available to rent or own digitally, with rental costing around $3.99 on most platforms, and purchase coming in at around $7.99.

The Equalizer 3 concludes the trilogy of movies by having Robert McCall wounded after wiping out a Sicilian mob base at the very start of the movie. He ends up taken in to recover in a village known as Altamonte. However, when some local mafia threaten the town, Robert doesn't have much time to recover before he fights for the innocent once again. The Equalizer 3 ending also sets up the chance for more if the studios want to move on with the series and a fourth movie.

Where To Buy And Rent The Equalizer Movies

Most Digital Platforms Offer The Equalizer Trilogy For Or Rental

Streaming isn't the only available option to watch The Equalizer movies at homes, as fans can rent or buy them on several video-on-demand platforms. The Equalizer can be rented on Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft for $3.99, while it is also available to purchase on those platforms, with prices around $7.99. Likewise, The Equalizer 2 can be rented on those same platforms for prices ranging from $3.99 to $7.99, as well as for purchase from $7.99 to $14.99. Finally, The Equalizer 3 is also available as a digital rental for $3.99 and to buy for $7.99 to $14.99.

Where To Rent Or Buy The Equalizer (2014)

Platform

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Buy

Amazon Video

$4.49

$7.99

Apple TV

$3.99

$7.99

Microsoft

$3.99

$7.99

Where To Rent Or Buy The Equalizer 2 (2018)

Platform

Rent

Buy

Amazon Video

$7.99

$14.99

Apple TV

$3.99

$14.99

Microsoft

$3.99

$14.99

Where To Rent Or Buy The Equalizer 3 (2023)

Platform

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Amazon Video

$3.99

$7.99

Apple TV

$3.99

$7.99

Microsoft

$3.99

$6.99

Where To Stream The Equalizer TV Show

The Equalizer Series Is Available On A Variety Of Platforms

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The Equalizer
Release Date
2021 - 2025-00-00
Network
CBS
Showrunner
Andrew W. Marlowe

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Directors
Liz Friedlander
Writers
Andrew W. Marlowe

While not connected to The Equalizer movies, The Equalizer TV show has become popular in its own right, and there are many fans of both versions. The Equalizer TV show is currently available on two streaming services, Netflix and Paramount+. As mentioned, a Netflix subscription costs 7.99 per month for the basic tier, or $17.99 for ad-free viewing. Paramount+ offers a single-tier package of $7.99. The Equalizer TV series is also available for digital purchas, with prices starting at around $2.99 per episode on platforms like Amazon Video and Apple TV.

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