15 Best Action Movies on Netflix 2026
Top action, crime and sci-fi films on Netflix - ratings, cast (Iko Uwais, Dave Bautista) and where to stream Believer, Code 8 now with critic scores.
If you searched for the best action movies on netflix 2026, this roundup brings tense fights, slick heists and high-concept sci-fi from the platform's current catalog. From the brutal choreography of The Night Comes for Us to the zombie heist spectacle Army of the Dead and the grounded sci-fi grit of Code 8, these picks cover action, crime and thriller moods. You'll also find tense crime drama like Believer (2018) and newer adrenaline-fueled entries such as A Line of Fire (2025), so there are both cult favorites and recent hits. I'll explain what makes each title worth streaming and where they excel - stunts, story or standout performances - so you can pick the vibe you want tonight.
Table of Contents
- Believer
- Code 8
- Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
- Army of the Dead
- A Line of Fire
- The Night Comes for Us
- Ride Along
- Cell 211
- Gold Rush Gang
- Polar
- Bright
- Bleach
- Blasted
- Furies
- Finding 'Ohana
1. Believer
Year: 2018 | Rating: 6.6/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, crime, thriller
After a traumatic event, a drug trafficker turns sides and conspires with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Lee Hae-young
Cast: Park Hae-joon, Halley Kim, Ryu Jun-yeol, Cha Seung-won, Lee Zoo Young
2. Code 8
Year: 2019 | Rating: 6.1/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, crime, drama, sci-fi, thriller
In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves with a criminal gang to help his ailing mother. (Based on the short film “Code 8,” 2016.)
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Jeff Chan
Cast: Kari Matchett, Robbie Amell, Penny Eizenga, Lawrence Bayne, Jai Jai Jones
3. Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
Year: 2024 | Rating: 6.9/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: animation, action, adventure, fantasy
Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, rallies the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join the fight alongside the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy in hopes to defeat the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Naoyuki Itô
Cast: Satoshi Hino, Yumi Hara, Masayuki Katô, Asami Seto, Yoshino Aoyama
4. Army of the Dead
Year: 2021 | Rating: 5.8/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, adventure, crime, drama, horror, sci-fi, thriller, war
Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble: venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi
5. A Line of Fire
Year: 2025 | Rating: 3.7/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, drama, thriller
After working as a secret agent in the FBI for ten years, Jack 'Cash' Conry left it all behind after his wife passed in order to dedicate himself to his two daughters. Despite a fulfilling life at home, Cash misses the chance to make an impact and has been considering a return to the force. The decision is made for him when his old partner’s niece Jamie calls him for help, launching Cash right back into a world of danger, corruption and intrigue.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Matt Shapira
Cast: David A.R. White, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jason Patric, Katrina Bowden, Scott Baio
6. The Night Comes for Us
Year: 2018 | Rating: 6.9/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, crime, thriller
After sparing a girl's life during a massacre, an elite Triad assassin is targeted by an onslaught of murderous gangsters.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto
Cast: Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Julie Estelle, Dimas Anggara, Sunny Pang
7. Ride Along
Year: 2014 | Rating: 6.1/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, comedy, crime
For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Tim Story
Cast: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter
8. Cell 211
Year: 2009 | Rating: 7.6/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, crime, drama, thriller
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Available on: Netflix, AMC+
Directed by: Daniel Monzón
Cast: Luis Tosar, Alberto Ammann, Antonio Resines, Manuel Morón, Carlos Bardem
9. Gold Rush Gang
Year: 2025 | Rating: 4.1/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, comedy, drama, history, war, western
At the tail end of World War II, a bandit leader and his crew go up against his sworn enemy and the Japanese army to rob a train full of gold.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Wisit Sasanatieng
Cast: Petchtai Wongkamlao, Thiti Mahayotaruk, Chingduang Duijkers, Ophaphoom Chitapan, Nachat Juntapun
10. Polar
Year: 2019 | Rating: 6.3/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, crime, thriller
When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Jonas Åkerlund
Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Hudgens, Katheryn Winnick, Fei Ren, Ruby O. Fee
11. Bright
Year: 2017 | Rating: 6.3/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, fantasy, thriller
In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: David Ayer
Cast: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, Edgar Ramírez, Lucy Fry
12. Bleach
Year: 2018 | Rating: 6.3/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, adventure, fantasy
High school student Ichigo Kurosaki lives an ordinary life, besides being able to see ghosts and the blurry memories of his mother's death under strange circumstances when he was a kid. His peaceful world suddenly breaks as he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a God of Death.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Shinsuke Satô
Cast: Sôta Fukushi, Hana Sugisaki, Ryô Yoshizawa, Erina Mano, Yû Koyanagi
13. Blasted
Year: 2022 | Rating: 4.8/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, comedy, sci-fi
When a former childhood friend crashes Sebastian's bachelor party and makes it all about himself, only an alien invasion can make them put aside their bad blood and reunite as the kick-ass laser-tag duo they once were.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Martin Sofiedal
Cast: Axel Bøyum, Fredrik Skogsrud, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, André Sørum, Evelyn Rasmussen Osazuwa
14. Furies
Year: 2022 | Rating: 5.9/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, crime, thriller
Bi, a Vietnamese country girl, survives a brutal childhood and escapes to Saigon. There, she is recruited by the mysterious Mrs. Lin, who trains Bi and her new friends Thanh and Hong in killing and sensuality to take down Hai, a Saigon crime lord.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Veronica Ngo
Cast: Dong Anh Quynh, Toc Tien, Thuan Nguyen, Veronica Ngo, Rima Thanh Vy
15. Finding 'Ohana
Year: 2021 | Rating: 6.1/10 | Type: Movie
Genres: action, adventure, comedy, family
Two Brooklyn siblings' summer in a rural Oahu town takes an exciting turn when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an adventure, leading them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.
Available on: Netflix
Directed by: Jude Weng
Cast: Kea Peahu, Alex Aiono, Lindsay Watson, Owen Vaccaro, Kelly Hu
Wrapping Up
This selection blends hard-hitting action, smart crime stories, pulse-pounding thrillers and speculative sci-fi, offering variety for different moods and tastes. Highlights span the gritty crime punch of Believer, the crowd-pleasing spectacle Army of the Dead and the social sci-fi tension of Code 8. Whether you prefer lean, character-driven drama or maximalist action sequences, each pick delivers strong direction, memorable acting and distinct tone. Bookmark this guide and come back - I refresh the lineup frequently to reflect new arrivals, removals and what critics and viewers are praising. If you want tailored suggestions (best fight-focused picks, heist-heavy titles, or thoughtful sci-fi), I can sort recommendations by mood and intensity.
Last updated: July 26, 2026