20 Best Action Movies to Watch in 2024

Jason Statham stars as Adam Clay, a beekeeper whose quiet life is shattered when his neighbor, Eloise Parker, takes her own life. Eloise had been tricked by an online scam that stole all her money, leading her to deep despair. Adam is unable to ignore her tragic end and then decides to seek justice for Eloise.

At first, we're left guessing how Adam, a seemingly simple beekeeper, would confront the scammer. But then, we see his extraordinary skills when he single-handedly destroys the building where the scammers operate. It's then revealed that Adam is far from ordinary.

Adam was once a member of a secret group called The Beekeepers, dedicated to maintaining global order. His mission to avenge Eloise leads him into a tangled web of deceit, as he discovers the online scam is part of a much larger, sinister conspiracy.

Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) faces his biggest rival once again, Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). This time, Black Manta is stronger and threatens the underwater city of Atlantis.

Arthur can't defeat Black Manta by himself, so he joins forces with his brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson). They had a rocky relationship in the past, fighting over who would rule Atlantis. But now, they need to work together because Black Manta's danger reaches beyond the ocean to the land above.

Orm's past includes a twist – he once allied with Black Manta to keep his crown as the King of Atlantis. What will happen now? Will Orm stand with Arthur against Black Manta?

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is director James Wan's final film in the DC universe. Rumor has it that Wan is shifting his focus to direct horror and sci-fi movies.

Director Ridley Scott's film showcases the dramatic life of Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix). The movie takes viewers back to a time when this famed military leader rapidly climbed the ranks to become the Emperor of France, gaining complete control over the nation.

As Emperor, Napoleon's ambition grew. He took charge of the country and implemented various liberal reforms. He was known for devising successful war strategies and was recognized as a remarkable leader.

Despite his reputation as a formidable war commander, feared by many and even other nations, Napoleon was deeply devoted to his wife, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby). His intense love for her led to several conflicts in their relationship, which eventually impacted his role as a commander. Over time, Napoleon's career began to decline.

The film, lasting 190 minutes, features some of the most spectacular battle scenes ever captured on film. This movie will be available not only in theaters but also on the Apple+ streaming service. Get ready for a weekend filled with the thrilling tale of Napoleon Bonaparte, depicting both fierce battles and his romantic life struggles. Enjoy the show!

After retiring from the Army Special Forces, Mason Pettits (John Cena) is pulled back into action with a job offer to be the personal bodyguard for journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie).

Mason's task is to protect Claire while she interviews Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba), the dictatorial president of Paldonia. However, their plans are ruined when a military coup erupts during the interview, forcing them to escape into a forest.

Now, the unlikely trio – a bodyguard, a journalist, and a dictator – must depend on each other to survive in this unfamiliar environment. The movie explores how these three individuals, each from different walks of life, manage to coexist in a challenging situation. Discover their thrilling adventure in this captivating film!

This film stars Liam Neeson and is the third remake of the 2015 Spanish film "El desconocido." It follows earlier versions from Germany titled "Don't. Get. Out!" (2018) and from South Korea called "Hard Hit" (2021). The film also brings Liam Neeson and Embeth Davidtz back together, 30 years after they starred in "Schindler's List."

Matt Turner, a hardworking banker played by Neeson, lives in Berlin with his wife, Heather, and their two children, Emily and Zach. One day, while taking his children to school, Matt receives an anonymous phone call.

The caller informs Matt that a bomb is planted in the car they are in. He threatens to set off the bomb if Matt and his children don't follow his instructions or try to get out of the car. Feeling trapped, Matt has no choice but to do what the caller says to protect his kids.

The question is, can Matt and his children make it out safely and uncover who the bomber is?

"Expend4bles" marks the fourth installment in the popular Expendables franchise. This action-packed movie reunites iconic actors such as Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, and Indonesian star Iko Uwais.

In this installment, Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) leads The Expendables to Libya to stop a group of criminals led by Suarto Rahmat (Iko Uwais). Suarto steals a nuclear warhead to give to a mysterious terrorist named Ocelot, who plans to start World War III for profit.

During the mission against Suarto, Barney, the team leader, is killed. Now, how will the mission to capture Suarto and Ocelot continue without him?

Unfortunately, despite nine years of anticipation, "Expend4bles" is considered a letdown. Even fans of the series agree. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a score of under 20%, making it the lowest-rated Expendables movie.

Robert McCall, once a respected DIA agent, now carries the nickname The Equalizer. He earned this title through his dedication to helping those oppressed seeking for justice.

One day, McCall retires and travels to southern Italy as an ordinary person to have a quieter life. Here, his past as The Equalizer and a DIA agent remains unknown, allowing him to relax and make new friends.

However, this peaceful moment is abruptly shattered. McCall learns that a menacing mafia group is threatening the lives of his newfound friends. Angered and unwilling to stand by, he decides to revive his role as The Equalizer and confront the mafia single-handedly. The question is: Can McCall protect his friends and successfully take down the mafia?

This movie serves as the final installment in The Equalizer trilogy, which was previously aired in 2014 (The Equalizer) and also 2018 (The Equalizer 2). It has gathered positive critiques from film critics and achieved significant box office success in various countries.

A state-of-the-art nuclear weapon has recently been completed and is securely housed aboard the Russian submarine, Sevastopol. This formidable weapon is guarded in a certain place that can only be acccessed through the use of two distinct keys.

During transit, the submarine encounters an attack, leading to its sinking. This event has triggered multiple groups who are eager to locate the sunken vessel and claim the nuclear weapon. The global community is on the edge, that if the weapon falls into the wrong hands, it can cause a significant worldwide threat.

In response, the IMF send Ethan (Tom Cruise) and his team to locate the keys needed to activate the weapon. Ethan's efforts pay off as he successfully gets one of the keys. His quest to find the remaining key, however, becomes more complicated when they are revealed to be in the midst of a trade. Just as Ethan prepares to act, he is outwitted by a skilled thief named Grace (Hayley Atwell), who pickpockets the key from him.

The key now in Grace's possession. She becomes the target of various groups. Fortunately, she crosses paths with Ethan once more and he offers to help. Grace soon joins forces with Ethan's team and becomes a valuable ally in their mission to safeguard the key. They embark on a series of gripping adventures, ranging from high-speed car chases and intense shootouts to defusing bombs on a train, all in a bid to protect themselves and the key.

Eleven years ago, Dom (Vin Diesel) and Brian (Paul Walker) successfully carried out a mission to steal from Hernán Reyes (Joaquim de Almeida), a notorious drug lord. However, Reyes was killed during the mission. Now, his son, Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa), seeks revenge against Dom and anyone connected to him.

One evening, Cipher, an enemy of Dom and Letty, shows up wounded and covered in blood. He warns them that Dante has taken control of his criminal network and plans to target Dom's family. At first, Dom is skeptical, but he becomes fearful as Cipher explains everything in detail that Dante's threat is no joke.

The safety of Dom, Letty, their son, Little B, and team members like Han, Tej, Roman, and Ramsey is now in jeopardy. Dante aims to divide and conquer, isolating them to pick them off one by one. The question looms: Can Dom defeat Dante and protect his loved ones in time?

Fans of the Fast & Furious series won't want to miss the thrilling adventures of Dom and his crew in Fast X!

Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth), after surviving a near-death experience in the first Extraction movie, has settled into a peaceful life in his cabin. But soon, a man approaches him, pleading for help with a dangerous task. Initially, Tyler says no, but he quickly changes his mind when he finds out who needs his help.

He is asked to save the man's sister-in-law, Ketevan, who is being held hostage by her own husband, Davit Radiani, a fierce mafia boss. Davit is in jail, but his criminal group is still active and causes a threat to Ketevan and her two kids.

Tyler and his team set off on a rescue mission to Georgia, where Ketevan and her children are kept in prison. During the rescue, Davit is killed. His loyal man is upset by his death, so he gathers other gang members and some of Davit's family for revenge. Now, Tyler, his team, Ketevan, and her children are all in danger, with enemies chasing them.

In this movie, Chris Hemsworth not only stars as the main character but also works as a producer. Filled with risky scenes, the movie pulls the audience into the intense drama it portrays.

In 1944, the American archaeologist and adventurer, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), teams up with his good friend Basil Shaw (Toby Jones) to prevent Nazi Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) from stealing a mysterious watch known as the Antikythera.

After they successfully protect the Antikythera, Basil becomes obsessed and discovers its potential for danger. Before his death, Basil entrusts Jones with the task of keeping the artifact safe from everyone, especially Voller.

Twenty-five years later, Jones is taken aback by Voller's unexpected return. Voller's goal is not just to obtain the Antikythera but he is also working with the US government in a space race against the Soviet Union. With NASA's support and his own ambition for global domination, Voller's pursuit of the Antikythera becomes more threatening.

Determined to prevent disaster, Jones decides to act. He joins forces with Basil's daughter Helena, who loves adventure and history, to confront Voller. Their journey is filled with dangerous situations that put their lives at risk. Dive into the thrilling tale in "Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny!"

"The Heart" is a high-tech weapon made to shut down world activities. It's very powerful and can help fight enemies if used by the right people, but it's dangerous if it gets into the wrong hands. The government sends MI6 agents Rachel (Gal Gadot), Parker (Jamie Dornan), Yang, and Bailey to find this weapon.

During their mission, Parker turns against the other MI6 agents and tries to eliminate them. Yang and Bailey don't make it, but Rachel escapes. She quickly goes after Parker, who has joined forces with Keya, the head of an Indian crime group also searching for The Heart.

Keya gets The Heart and attempts to hack it. Rachel warns her about Parker's bad plans. At first, Keya doesn't believe her, but she soon realizes Parker is power-hungry and might turn on her.

But Parker figures this out first and takes The Heart from Keya. Then, Keya decides to team up with Rachel. They work together to chase Parker and stop him from using The Heart to cause any harm.

Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) is facing his father Henry's third trial for the alleged murder of his wife, Nora. Nora was found dead when Barry was just a child, and Henry wasn't home at the time. Barry is desperate for his father to be discharged and is waiting for the truth to be revealed.

When searching for a solution, Barry's intense focus unexpectedly opens a time portal. Discovering a timeline where he can alter the past, Barry uses it to prevent his mother's murder by a mysterious assailant. However, his actions instead destroys the existing reality.

While his mother is resurrected, Barry unintentionally resurrects a major enemy previously defeated by the DC Heroes. Realizing the gravity of his actions, Barry tries to find a solution. He assembles a team of heroes, including Batman (Michael Keaton) and Supergirl (Sasha Calle), to confront this new threat that endangers the world. Barry faces the challenging task of restoring the altered reality and history, even if it means making personal sacrifices.

In the sequel to the first movie, the Zhang family's ocean research center, Mana One, continues its deep-sea exploration. They are keen on studying the ecosystem of the Mariana Trench, so they bring back Jonas (Jason Statham) to lead the team.

However, their expedition encounters problems once again, this time due to an illegal mining operation on the seabed. The mining, which uses explosives, damages the thermocline layer. This important layer separates the deeper parts of the Mariana Trench from the rest of the ocean.

This damage lets ancient sea creatures, which should have stayed below the thermocline, get into the open ocean. They start chasing Jonas's team and also threaten a resort full of guests. The team's original exploration mission now becomes a huge rescue operation. They need to save the people at the resort from these ancient creatures, including giant octopuses with sharp fangs, prehistoric amphibious dinosaurs, and the enormous Megalodon.

Will Jonas and his team be able to rescue everyone in time from Meg and her monstrous friends? The thrilling story unfolds in "The Meg 2: The Trench."

John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is now on his new mission to get back to the High Table. Even though many people tell him that fighting them is like asking for trouble, John's uncontrollable rage drives him to keep going.

People's worries become real when Marquis Vincent de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård), a member of the High Table who's unhappy with John's treatment , starts to chase after him. He begins by wrecking The Continental New York and making it look like John's old friend, Claine (Donnie Yen) is trying to kill him.

John decides to hide at The Continental Osaka, run by Shimazu Koji and his daughter, Akira. Akira tells her dad to stay out of John's problems, but Shimazu wants to help him, although it might cost them. This puts Akira and her dad in a lot of danger.

John understands that he can't hide forever; the more he runs, the more other people might get hurt because of him. So, he plans to attack Marquis and the High Table. Is this going to be the end of John Wick's story? Watch the movie to find out!

The Guardians of the Galaxy are busy rebuilding Knowhere, alongside the people they rescued in past missions. During their work, Rocket (Bradley Cooper) is suddenly attacked by Adam Warlock (Will Poulter), leaving him with serious injuries and in a critical state. Peter (Chris Pratt) and Nebula (Karen Gillan) rush to save Rocket, but they first need to deactivate the emergency button on his body.

Peter and Nebula set out to find the code for Rocket's emergency button. They seek help from the Ravagers. Meanwhile, Gamora, also part of the mission, tries to sneak into the Orgosphere, where the code is kept. Unfortunately, her presence is detected by the guards, which triggers a fierce battle.

Drax (Dave Bautista) is badly injured in the confrontation. Despite the challenges, Peter's team manages to secure the code, which ultimately saves Rocket's life.

Shortly after, Rocket is asked to lead the Guardians' next mission. This gesture honors the bond between Rocket and the team after learning how dark Rocket's life was before meeting them. Rocket is happy that after a harrowing period of being a High Evolutionary test, he can get his freedom with the Guardians.

In a future setting, this movie unfolds a conflict between humans and AI (artificial intelligence) robots. Joshua (John David Washington), a former special forces agent, is brought in for a crucial mission: to eliminate The Creator, an AI architect who has always managed to escape various capture attempts.

It's rumored that The Creator has built a secret weapon, powerful enough to destroy humanity. Joshua and his team venture into enemy lands in search of this feared weapon. Surprisingly, they find that the weapon is actually an AI uniquely designed to look like a child.

Directed by Gareth Edwards, this sci-fi film stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, and Ken Watanabe. Released in the United States in September 2023, it has been hailed by movie critics as potentially the best sci-fi movie of the year.

In March 2018, during the Afghan War, US Army Special Forces Master Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and his team were ambushed by a Taliban truck bomb in Lashkargah during a vehicle inspection. They lost their translator in the attack. Quickly, John hired a new translator, Ahmed Abdullah (Dar Salim), who was willing to work for money despite the risks.

Ahmed who previously connected to the Taliban, turned against them after they killed his son. He gains Kinley's trust by using his insider information to save the team from another Taliban attack. But during a second attack, Ahmed successfully fights off the attackers but is mistakenly captured by US forces who believe he's one of the enemy.

When John hears about Ahmed's arrest, he feels he owes him. He tries to secure a US visa for Ahmed and his family but fails. He returns to Afghanistan with the help of Lt. Col. Vokes (Jonny Lee Miller) and a new identity, 'Ron Kay,' to avoid enemy detection. Finding Ahmed in hiding, they escape with his family to America.

This thriller, filled with high-stakes action, also includes some comedic moments to keep the audience both on the edge of their seats and entertained.

Edgin Darvis (Chris Pine) and Holga Kilgore (Michelle Rodriguez) were convicted for theft. They escape from prison after two years and then flee to Neverwinter. They seek their heist partner, Forge Fitzwilliam (Hugh Gant), who surprisingly, has become the noble Lord of Neverwinter.

Besides reuniting with Forge, Edgin wants to see his daughter, Kira, whom he left in Forge's care. However, Kira has changed and seems to hate Edgin because she believed that Edgin neglected her. The situation worsens when Edgin and Holga discover that Forge betrayed them during their last heist. When confronted, Forge orders their execution.

Fortunately, Edgin and Holga manage to escape and find their partner Simon Aumar (Justice Smith), a novice wizard. Together, they rally allies who also despise the Lord of Neverwinter to reveal his crimes he has been committing, overthrow him and bring back Kira.

A valuable device known as The Handle is stolen by a Ukrainian mafia group, causing widespread shock. This device contains critical data with the potential to control the world.

To retrieve it, the British government sends an agent from their security division, Nathan Jasmine (Cary Elwes). However, Nathan soon realizes he needs help when he discovers he's up against an enemy named Greg Simmonds (Hugh Grant). The government then calls in a super spy, Orson Fortune (Jason Statham), for help.

At first, he said no because he wants to enjoy his vacation. However, recognizing the urgency of the situation, he agrees to help. He doesn't work alone; his team includes Sarah Fidel and J.J. Davies. Together, they brainstorm ways to retrieve the device from Greg. Fortune discovers that Greg is a fan of an action actor named Danny Francesco.

Quickly, Fortune finds a way to involve Danny in their plan. Once Danny is on board, their plan springs into action. They deceive Greg, clone the data from his cell phone to track his movements, and use various tactics to outsmart Greg's men.

Their hard work pays off. Fortune and his team successfully recover The Handle, leading to an exciting and unexpected twist at the end!