Welcome, action movie fans! The 2020s have delivered an impressive lineup of high-energy films, packed with intense fight scenes, gripping plots, and non-stop adrenaline. We’ve curated a list of the best action films released from 2021 through 2024, each earning an IMDb rating above 7 and capturing viewers’ attention worldwide. If you’re ready for a thrilling ride, check out these standout picks. Happy watching!
IMDb: 7.4
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings follows Shang-Chi, a Kung Fu master skilled in weapon-based combat, who must confront his past after joining the organization known as the Ten Rings. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, and Tony Leung Chiu-wai.
IMDb: 7.7
In John Wick: Chapter 4, John Wick discovers a way to defeat The High Table. However, before he can gain his freedom, Wick must face a new enemy who has turned powerful global alliances against him. The movie is directed by Chad Stahelski and stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and George Georgiou.
IMDb: 7.2
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves tells the story of a charming group of thieves and adventurers who embark on an epic mission to retrieve a lost relic. However, they encounter dangerous foes, leading to an unexpected turn of events. Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the cast includes Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Regé-Jean Page.
IMDb: 7.1
In Wrath of Man, a mysterious, stoic individual is hired as a security guard by a cash truck company responsible for transporting large amounts of money weekly in Los Angeles. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film stars Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, and Josh Hartnett.
IMDb: 7.3
The Last Duel follows knight Jean de Carrouges, who challenges his former friend to a death duel to resolve a dispute involving his wife, Marguerite. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer.
IMDb: 8
In The Count of Monte-Cristo, Edmond Dantès escapes from an island prison after being wrongly accused of treason. He returns as the Count of Monte Cristo, seeking revenge against those who betrayed him. Directed by Alexandre de La Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte, the film stars Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, and Anaïs Demoustier.
IMDb: 7
The Roundup follows Ma Seok-do, who travels to a foreign country to extradite a suspect. However, he soon uncovers a series of murder cases involving a killer who has been preying on tourists for years. Directed by Lee Sang-yong, the movie stars Ma Dong-seok, Son Suk-ku, and Choi Gwi-hwa.
IMDb: 7.8
In The Batman, Batman is forced to investigate hidden corruption in Gotham and question whether his family is connected when a sadistic serial killer begins targeting key political figures in the city. Directed by Matt Reeves, the cast includes Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and Jeffrey Wright.
IMDb: 7.9
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 shows Peter Quill, grieving the loss of Gamora, reuniting his team to defend the universe and one of their own. If they fail, it may mark the end of the Guardians. Directed by James Gunn, the film stars Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, and Bradley Cooper.
IMDb: 7
Watchmen: Chapter I, set in 1985, revolves around the murder of a government-backed superhero, which draws his former outlaw colleagues out of retirement, plunging them into a mystery that threatens to upend the world. Directed by Brandon Vietti, the movie features Troy Baker, Adrienne Barbeau, and Corey Burton.