20 Best Action Movies on Netflix 2026
From Aliens to Speed, find 20 Netflix action picks across comedy, crime, horror, and adventure, plus fresh 2026 updates and easy recommendations.
If you’re hunting for the best action movies on Netflix, this list makes it easy to find a great pick fast. We’ve mixed high-energy thrill rides with sharp comedy, crime stories, adventure, and a little horror, so there’s something here for every mood. Start with The Gentlemen for slick crime antics, Aliens for legendary sci-fi suspense, or Speed if you want pure edge-of-your-seat momentum. Fans of fantasy and fun can jump into Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, while Ready or Not brings a wickedly funny horror twist. You’ll also find crowd-pleasers like Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Fifth Element, and The Last House, giving this roundup plenty of range without wasting your time.
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Godzilla Minus One
action · adventure · drama · horror · sci-fi
In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
Directed by Takashi YamazakiCast Minami Hamabe, Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Munetaka Aoki, Sakura Andō, Yuki YamadaNetflix -
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The Gentlemen
action · comedy · crime
American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.
Directed by Guy RitchieCast Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Lyne RenéeNetflix -
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The Last House
action & adventure · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
A family suddenly sealed inside their home must work together to survive against dwindling resources and the ominous threat keeping them trapped.
Directed by Louis LeterrierCast Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung, Noah Alexander Sosnowski, Emma HoNetflix -
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Aliens
action · adventure · horror · sci-fi · thriller
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
Directed by James CameronCast Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance HenriksenNetflix -
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Ready or Not
action · comedy · horror · mystery · thriller
A young bride's wedding night turns into her worst nightmare when her ridiculously rich in-laws force her to play a gruesome game of hide-and-seek.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettCast Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowellNetflix -
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Speed
action · adventure · thriller
Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...
Directed by Jan de BontCast Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton, Jeff DanielsNetflixMax -
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney RothmanCast Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree HenryNetflix -
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Those Who Wish Me Dead
action · drama · thriller
A young boy finds himself pursued by two assassins in the Montana wilderness, with a survival expert determined to protect him, and a forest fire threatening to consume them all.
Directed by Taylor SheridanCast Angelina Jolie, Finn Little, Jon Bernthal, Aidan Gillen, Nicholas HoultNetflix -
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The Hunger Games
action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller
In a dystopian society where the Capitol forces each district to send two young tributes to fight to the death in a televised spectacle, a girl volunteers to take her sister’s place, setting the stage for a struggle of survival and defiance.
Directed by Gary RossCast Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley, Jennifer Lawrence, Willow Shields, Liam HemsworthNetflix -
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
action · adventure · comedy · fantasy
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan GoldsteinCast Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia LillisNetflixParamount Plus -
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Spider-Man: Homecoming
action · adventure · sci-fi
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.
Directed by Jon WattsCast Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon FavreauNetflixDisney Plus -
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The Fifth Element
action · adventure · sci-fi
In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
Directed by Luc BessonCast Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich, Chris TuckerNetflix -
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Upgrade
action · sci-fi · thriller
A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.
Directed by Leigh WhannellCast Logan Marshall-Green, Melanie Vallejo, Steve Danielsen, Abby Craden, Harrison Sloan GilbertsonNetflix -
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Old Henry
action · drama · western
A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending a siege of his homestead, the farmer reveals a talent for gun-slinging that surprises everyone calling his true identity into question.
Directed by Potsy PonciroliCast Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Haze, Gavin Lewis, Trace Adkins, Stephen DorffNetflix -
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Facing El Chapo
action · crime
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.
Directed by Chava CartasCast Alfonso Herrera, Noé Hernández, Hector Kotsifakis, Juan Pablo Cruz García, Paola FernandezNetflix -
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller
After surviving the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta struggle with the consequences of their victory as unrest spreads across Panem. Forced back into the spotlight, they become symbols of hope and resistance while the Capitol prepares a new and deadly challenge that will change the future of the nation forever.
Directed by Francis LawrenceCast Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Jack Quaid, Taylor St. Clair, Sandra Ellis LaffertyNetflix -
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War Machine
action · sci-fi · thriller
On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.
Directed by Patrick HughesCast Alan Ritchson, Stephan James, Blake Richardson, Dennis Quaid, Esai MoralesNetflix -
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
action · adventure · drama · sci-fi · thriller · war
64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute from District 12.
Directed by Francis LawrenceCast Dexter Sol Ansell, Rosa Gotzler, Clemens Schick, Fionnula Flanagan, Tom BlythNetflix -
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The Rip
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
After a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a derelict stash house, trust frays as everything — and everyone — is called into question.
Directed by Joe CarnahanCast Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino MorenoNetflix -
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How to Train Your Dragon
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Directed by Dean DeBloisCast Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Gabriel HowellNetflix
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a tense chase, a clever heist, or a big-screen adventure with a sense of humor, this roundup keeps the choices varied and easy to browse. Titles like Aliens, Speed, and Spider-Man: Homecoming prove that action can come with style, suspense, and a lot of fun. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh movie night idea, since the lineup is updated regularly as new releases arrive and old favorites shift around. With so many strong options to choose from, it’s simple to find the right match for your mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Netflix. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these action movies ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the action titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026