Action movies are beloved and popular among a wide audience because of their fast-paced plots, captivating fight sequences, stunning visual effects that excite viewers, the classic divide between heroes and villains, and the constant thrill. In this content, I've compiled a list of the most popular action films of recent times, all with IMDb ratings of 7 or higher and widely adored by fans.
The film delves into the early years of Furiosa, portrayed as a treacherous warrior, before her encounter with Mad Max and forming a team.
Director: George Miller
Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke
A professor, who moonlights as a hitman in his city's police force, finds himself drawn into a dangerous and suspicious situation when he realizes his admiration for a woman benefiting from his services.
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio
The film portrays post-war Japan grappling with the devastating power of an enormous monster, leading to dark times of exhaustion and despair.
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Cast: Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Munetaka Aoki
The beloved Bad Boys return this summer with an exciting mix of action and extreme comedy. However, this time with a twist... they are now on the run, classified as fugitives.
Directors: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah
Cast: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens
The film follows a stuntman who survives a harrowing and deadly accident as he embarks on a journey to find the missing star of his former girlfriend's blockbuster film.
Director: David Leitch
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Set in a dystopian future America, the film follows a journalist team racing against time to reach DC before rebel groups arrive at the White House, defining the future for both monkeys and humans.
Director: Alex Garland
Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny
Years after Caesar's reign, a young monkey embarks on a journey that questions everything he's been taught about the past, leading to choices that will define the future for both monkeys and humans.
Director: Wes Ball
Cast: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand
Thirty years later, Maverick continues to push boundaries as a top-notch naval aviator. However, he must confront the ghosts of his past when tasked with guiding Top Gun's elite graduates on a mission.
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Cast: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller
A captivating thief and an unusual group of adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost artifact. However, when they clash with the wrong people, things take a dangerous turn.
Directors: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein
Cast: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page
Jake Sully, along with his new family on the sunless moon Pandora, must collaborate with Neytiri and the Na'vi army when a threat returns, forcing them to protect their home.
Director: James Cameron
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver