20 Best Adventure Movies on Max 2026
Find 20 thrilling picks on Max, from Fuze and Mortal Kombat II to Harry Potter, LOTR, Spider-Verse, Speed, and more adventure favorites.
If you’re hunting for the best adventure movies on Max, this roundup gives you a strong mix of modern blockbusters, cult favorites, and classic crowd-pleasers. The lineup spans wild rides like Fuze (2026), Mortal Kombat II (2026), and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), plus big-screen staples such as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). You’ll also find high-energy thrillers and action picks like Speed (1994) and War of the Worlds (2005), along with the newer entries Normal (2026) and a broad range of films that fit action, mystery, crime, and war viewers alike. With 20 titles on the page, this guide is built to help you find something exciting fast, whether you want fantasy, suspense, or a straight-up adrenaline rush.
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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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ParaNorman
1 Oscar nomination
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · mystery
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.
Directed by Chris Butler, Sam FellCast Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-PlasseHuluPeacock PremiumMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
3 Oscar nominations
adventure · family · fantasy
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.
Directed by Chris ColumbusCast Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Saunders Triplets, Daniel RadcliffePeacock PremiumMaxMore 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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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1 Oscar nomination
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Directed by Mel StuartCast Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn ColeMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Won 4 Oscars Best Cinematography (2002) · 13 nominations
adventure · drama · fantasy
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Directed by Peter JacksonCast Alan Howard, Noel Appleby, Sean Astin, Sala Baker, Sean BeanMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Scooby-Doo
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · mystery
When the Mystery Inc. gang is invited to Spooky Island, a popular amusement park, they soon discover that the attractions aren't the only things that are spooky. Strange things are happening, and it's up to Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings.
Directed by Raja GosnellCast Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini, Rowan AtkinsonMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Wizard of Oz
Won 2 Oscars Best Picture (1940) · 5 nominations
adventure · family · fantasy · musical
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King VidorCast Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack HaleyMaxMore 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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2001: A Space Odyssey
Won 1 Oscar Best Director (1969) · 4 nominations
adventure · sci-fi
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
Directed by Stanley KubrickCast Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Leonard RossiterMaxMore 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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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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Wonka
1 BAFTA Film Award nomination
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Directed by Paul KingCast Timothée Chalamet, Gustave Die, Murray McArthur, Paul G. Raymond, Bertie CaplanMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1 Oscar nomination
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
Directed by Tim BurtonCast Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah TaylorMaxMore 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 →
Wrapping Up
This list makes it easy to jump from one great ride to the next, whether you’re in the mood for sword-and-sorcery, superhero spectacle, tense thrillers, or fast-moving action. From enduring favorites like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring to newer releases such as Fuze and Mortal Kombat II, there’s plenty here to match different tastes and watch moods. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you want a quick pick, because it’s updated regularly to keep the recommendations current. If you’re deciding what to watch next, this is a handy place to start.
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