20 Best Adventure Movies on Netflix 2026
Explore 20 Netflix picks packed with action, adventure, horror, sci-fi, and thriller thrills, including Aliens, Jaws, Speed, and more.
If you want a movie night with momentum, danger, and plenty of spectacle, this roundup of 20 picks brings together some of the most exciting titles streaming on Netflix. You’ll find high-stakes crowd-pleasers like Aliens, Speed, Apollo 13, Jaws, and Spider-Man: Homecoming, plus bigger fantasy and sci-fi swings such as Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and The Fifth Element. Newer additions like The Last House also keep the list feeling current for September 2026. Across action, adventure, horror, sci-fi, and thriller territory, these are the films that deliver chases, creatures, close calls, and big-screen energy at home.
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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 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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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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Jaws
adventure · drama · horror · thriller
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray HamiltonNetflix -
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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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The Blues Brothers
adventure · comedy · crime · music · musical
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Directed by John LandisCast Tom Erhart, Gerald Walling, John Belushi, Walter Levine, Frank OzNetflix -
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Apollo 13
adventure · drama · history
The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.
Directed by Ron HowardCast Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed HarrisNetflix -
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The Prince of Egypt
animation · adventure · drama · family · fantasy · musical
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon WellsCast Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff GoldblumNetflix -
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Lawrence of Arabia
adventure · biography · drama · war
During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.
Directed by David LeanCast Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar SharifNetflix -
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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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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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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 -
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Starship Troopers
action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."
Directed by Paul VerhoevenCast Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick HarrisNetflix -
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Jurassic World: Dominion
action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller
Four years after Isla Nublar was destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.
Directed by Colin TrevorrowCast Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, Jeff GoldblumNetflix -
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Jurassic World: Rebirth
action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora's operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.
Directed by Gareth EdwardsCast Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-RulfoNetflix
Wrapping Up
Whether you want fast pacing, tense survival stories, or escapist world-building, this list gives you a strong starting point for your next streaming queue. From classics like Jaws and Apollo 13 to modern picks like Spider-Man: Homecoming and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, there’s something here for every mood. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a new pick, because it’s updated regularly as the catalog changes. That makes it easy to keep finding fresh thrills without starting your search from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026