2026 watch guide

The best action movies to watch in 2026

The action films worth your time this year — ranked by real viewer rating, newest greats first, with where to stream each in your country.

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The latest action releases people are actually rating.

The Punisher: One Last Kill8.3
The Punisher: One Last Kill
Mortal Kombat II8.0
Mortal Kombat II
Shelter7.7
Shelter
Vengeance7.5
Vengeance
War Machine7.4
War Machine
Dhurandhar: The Revenge7.3
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Masters of the Universe7.3
Masters of the Universe
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War7.1
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
The Rip7.1
The Rip
They Will Kill You7.1
They Will Kill You
Mercy7.0
Mercy
Apex6.8
Apex

The 2026 ranking

  1. The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)disney plus · Action · Drama8.351m
  2. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)disney plus · fubotv · Animation8.32h 20m
  3. Mortal Kombat II (2026)Action · Fantasy8.01h 56m
  4. The Dark Knight (2008)fubotv · hbo max · Action8.52h 32m
  5. How to Train Your Dragon (2025)netflix · Fantasy · Family7.92h 5m
  6. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)hbo max · youtube tv · Adventure8.53h 21m
  7. The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)fubotv · mgm plus · Adventure7.92h 58m
  8. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)fubotv · paramount plus · Action8.22h 11m
  9. Seven Samurai (1954)hbo max · youtube tv · Action8.43h 27m
  10. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)hbo max · youtube tv · Adventure8.42h 59m
  11. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)hbo max · youtube tv · Adventure8.42h 59m
  12. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)netflix · crunchyroll · Animation8.11h 45m
  13. F1 (2025)apple tv · Action · Drama7.82h 36m
  14. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)netflix · Animation · Action8.41h 57m
  15. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)disney plus · amc plus · Adventure8.42h 4m
  16. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)hbo max · youtube tv · Action8.14h 2m
  17. Predator: Badlands (2025)hulu · Action · Science Fiction7.81h 47m
  18. Inception (2010)Action · Science Fiction8.42h 28m
  19. Shelter (2026)starz · youtube tv · Action7.71h 47m
  20. Léon: The Professional (1994)Crime · Drama8.31h 51m
  21. Sound of Freedom (2023)amazon prime video · angel studios · Action8.02h 11m
  22. The Matrix (1999)Action · Science Fiction8.22h 16m
  23. Avengers: Endgame (2019)disney plus · youtube tv · Adventure8.23h 1m
  24. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)disney plus · Adventure · Action8.22h 29m
  25. Oldboy (2003)Thriller · Mystery8.22h
  26. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)disney plus · fubotv · Action7.92h 28m
  27. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)disney plus · Science Fiction · Adventure7.92h 30m
  28. Gladiator (2000)hulu · paramount plus · Action8.22h 35m
  29. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)crunchyroll · Animation · Action8.21h 57m
  30. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)amazon prime video · fubotv · Action7.61h 50m
  31. Star Wars (1977)disney plus · amc plus · Adventure8.22h 1m
  32. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)fubotv · paramount plus · Action8.22h 17m
  33. Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)hbo max · youtube tv · Animation8.21h 30m
  34. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022)hulu · crunchyroll · Animation7.91h 40m
  35. Nobody (2021)youtube tv · Action · Thriller7.91h 31m
  36. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)disney plus · Action · Comedy7.62h 8m
  37. Scarface (1983)amazon prime video · starz · Action8.22h 50m
  38. Nimona (2023)netflix · Animation · Family7.91h 39m
  39. Dogman (2023)Action · Drama7.81h 55m
  40. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)netflix · crunchyroll · Animation8.11h 44m

Best movies by genre, for 2026

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Good to know

What are the best action movies to watch in 2026?

Our top action picks for 2026 are The Punisher: One Last Kill, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Mortal Kombat II — ranked by viewer rating, with where to stream each.

How is this 2026 list ranked?

By real viewer rating with a 1,000-vote minimum, weighted slightly toward recent releases so the freshest great action films rise to the top.

Where can I watch these action movies?

Every film links to its page with live streaming availability for your country, so you can jump straight to where it's playing.

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