20 Best Action Movies on Max 2026
Find 20 of Max’s top action picks, from Speed and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to Fuze, Normal, Mortal Kombat II, and more.
If you want a quick way to find the best action movies on Max, this lineup makes it easy to jump straight to the good stuff. You’ll find high-speed chaos in Speed, multiverse-sized energy in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and fresh franchise heat with Mortal Kombat II, Fuze, and Normal. The mix goes beyond pure blockbusters too, with tense crime, mystery, and war stories like Sinners, One Battle After Another, and War of the Worlds giving the page extra range. Whether you’re in the mood for sleek thrills, big stunts, or something that keeps you guessing, these picks cover a lot of ground without wasting your time. With 20 titles on the page, it’s a strong starting point for your next movie night.
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Supergirl
action & adventure · drama · fantasy · science-fiction
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Directed by Craig GillespieCast Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, Diarmaid MurtaghMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Normal
action & adventure · crime · mystery & thriller
An unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past responds to a bank robbery in a small, sleepy town and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive.
Directed by Ben WheatleyCast Bob Odenkirk, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Lena Headey, Henry WinklerMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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One Battle After Another
Won 6 Oscars 13 nominations
action · crime · drama · thriller
Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
Directed by Paul Thomas AndersonCast Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Wood Harris, Alana HaimAmazon Prime VideoMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Sinners
Won 4 Oscars 16 nominations
action · drama · horror · music · thriller
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Directed by Ryan CooglerCast Miles Caton, Saul Williams, Andrene Ward-Hammond, Jack O'Connell, Tenaj L. JacksonMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Fuze
action & adventure · crime · mystery & thriller · war & military
An unexploded WWII bomb is discovered on a busy construction site in the centre of London. Chaos ensues as the military and police begin a mass evacuation against a ticking clock.
Directed by David MackenzieCast Syiah George, Matthew Earley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Honor Swinton Byrne, Saffron HockingMaxMore details on IMDb →
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They Will Kill You
action · comedy · horror · thriller
A woman answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise, unaware that she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years and may be under the grip of a Satanic cult.
Directed by Kirill SokolovCast Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom FeltonMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
1 Oscar nomination
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.
Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. ThompsonCast Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake JohnsonDisney PlusMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Dune: Part One
Won 6 Oscars 10 nominations
action · adventure · drama · sci-fi
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.
Directed by Denis VilleneuveCast Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Stellan SkarsgårdMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Kubo and the Two Strings
2 Oscar nominations
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy
Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
Directed by Travis KnightCast Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick MurphyHuluPeacock PremiumMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Revenant
Won 3 Oscars Best Actor (2016) · 12 nominations
action & adventure · drama · western
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
Directed by Alejandro G. IñárrituCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Forrest GoodluckMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Sicario
3 Oscar nominations Best Cinematography (2016)
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
Directed by Denis VilleneuveCast Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber, Jon BernthalMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Dark Knight
Won 2 Oscars Best Supporting Actor (2009) · 8 nominations
action · crime · drama · thriller
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
Directed by Christopher NolanCast Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie GyllenhaalMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Mortal Kombat II
action · adventure · fantasy · sci-fi
The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Directed by Simon McQuoidCast Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford, Tati Gabrielle, Jessica McNameeMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Batman
3 Oscar nominations
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
Directed by Matt ReevesCast Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul DanoMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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A Minecraft Movie
action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected expert crafter.
Directed by Jared HessCast Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle BrooksMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Superman
action · adventure · sci-fi
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Directed by James GunnCast David Corenswet, Alan Tudyk, Grace Chan, Bradley Cooper, Angela SarafyanAmazon Prime VideoMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Dust Bunny
action · drama · horror · thriller
Ten-year-old Aurora asks her hitman neighbor to kill the monster under her bed that she claims ate her family. To protect her, he must battle an onslaught of assassins while accepting that some monsters are real.
Directed by Bryan FullerCast Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sheila Atim, David Dastmalchian, Rebecca HendersonMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Ready Player One
1 Oscar nomination
action & adventure · science-fiction
When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. MillerMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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War of the Worlds
3 Oscar nominations
action · adventure · sci-fi
Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Tim RobbinsApple TV PlusPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Game Night
action · adventure · comedy · crime · thriller
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
Directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan GoldsteinCast Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan, Billy MagnussenMaxMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This list is built to help you quickly sort through Max’s action-heavy lineup and find the kind of movie you actually want to press play on. From adrenaline-fueled favorites to newer releases and genre hybrids, it gives you a reliable mix of crowd-pleasers and sharp surprises. If you’re planning more than one watch, bookmark this page and come back when you need another fast recommendation. It’s updated regularly, so the selection stays useful as new titles arrive and old favorites rotate in and out.
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 Max subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Max. 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.