By Our Reporter
Action movie lovers, get ready for an action-packed ride with our curated list of action films on Showmax that promises to keep you glued to the screen. Whether you’re a fan of high-stakes missions, monster battles, or vengeance narratives, there’s something here for every action lover.
1. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
This prequel to the iconic trilogy tells the intriguing origin story of a young Coriolanus Snow, set 64 years before his reign as Panem’s ruthless president. It’s a gripping tale of ambition, survival, and the dark beginnings of the Hunger Games.
Starring: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer
IMDb rating: 6.7/10
2. Godzilla x King Kong: The New Empire
The epic battle between titans continues! This time, Godzilla and King Kong must put aside their legendary rivalry to face a colossal and undiscovered threat lurking beneath the planet’s surface. Expect jaw-dropping action and stunning visual effects.
Starring: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens
IMDb rating: 6.1/10
3. The Beekeeper
Jason Statham delivers another high-octane performance in this revenge thriller. Playing a former operative of a clandestine organization known as the Beekeepers, he embarks on a brutal mission of vengeance, leaving destruction in his wake.
Starring: Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi
IMDb rating: 6.3/10
4. The Killer
Directed by the legendary John Woo, this action-packed thriller follows a feared contract killer who refuses to take the life of a young blind woman. His act of mercy turns him into a target, as old colleagues and a relentless detective hunt him down.
Starring: Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy, Sam Worthington
IMDb rating: 6.7/10
5. Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return for the fourth installment of this legendary buddy cop franchise. This time, they find themselves on the run after being framed, leading to another action-packed adventure filled with humor and explosive chases.
Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens
IMDb rating: 6.5/10
6. Wrath Of Man
Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham team up again to deliver this gritty action film. A mysterious and fierce new cash truck security guard has a hidden vengeful agenda.
Starring Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Josh Hartnett, Jeffrey Donovan, Scott Eastwood, Andy Garcia
IMDb rating: 7.1/10
7. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
Tom Cruise is back for a thrilling seventh instalment. Ethan Hunt and the IMF team embark on a deadly global race to locate a terrifying new weapon before it falls into the wrong hands.
Starring Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Hayley Atwell
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
8. The Three Musketeers
A gripping retelling of a classic tale. The king’s musketeers join forces with an eager recruit to protect France from a deadly plot. 2023
Starring James Cosmo, Malachi Pullar-Latchman, Preeya Kalidas
IMDb rating: 6.7/10
9. Dune: Part Two
The second instalment in an epic two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed novel. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge.
Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson
IMDb rating: 8.5/10
10. Kandahar
Another Gerard Butler action spectacle, this war thriller follows a CIA operative and his translator who find themselves on the run from elite special forces in Afghanistan after exposing a covert mission.
Starring: Ali Fazal, Bahador Foladi, Gerard Butler
IMDb rating: 6.1/10
