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Best New Action Movies of 2026
KAPOW! BLAM! PEW PEW! Action films are an exhilarating rush. They bring the heat and get our blood boiling, and 2026 is shaping up to be a straight shot of adrenaline to the head, with films like the hyper-stylized video game adaptation Street Fighter, Alan Ritchson’s action-packed Runner, and Godzilla’s destructive return in Godzilla Minus Zero.
We’re ranking every release by Tomatometer, but each one of these will make you want to grab a hammer and go through a gauntlet of baddies (Rotten Tomatoes is not responsible for any random acts of violence, even if it’s badass). — Bryce Marrero
#1
Fuze (2025)
Critics Consensus: Unapologetically leaning into its own pulpy excess, Fuze detonates as a stylish thriller with energy, craft, and twists to spare.
Synopsis: Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation…. View Full Synopsis
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Saffron Hocking, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Directed By: David Mackenzie
#2
The Rip (2026)
Critics Consensus: Leveraging Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s classic chemistry to texturize a friendship tested by greed, The Rip tears into its potboiler setup with compulsively watchable confidence.
Synopsis: Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about… View Full Synopsis
Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor
Directed By: Joe Carnahan
#3
The Wrecking Crew (2026)
Critics Consensus: The Wrecking Crew is as brawny and disarmingly charming as its two leading men, smashing through a thin story with colorful pyrotechnics and a satisfying amount of attitude.
Synopsis: In this action comedy, two estranged half-brothers, Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) are forced to reunite after their father’s mysterious death. As they… View Full Synopsis
Starring: Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison
Directed By: Angel Manuel Soto
#4
Normal (2025)
Critics Consensus: Normal thrives on Bob Odenkirk’s gruff yet playful presence and director Ben Wheatley’s over-the-top carnage, delivering simple, ridiculous, and consistently entertaining thrills despite its familiar premise.
Synopsis: For Sheriff Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both… View Full Synopsis
Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Lena Headey, Henry Winkler, Summer H. Howell
Directed By: Ben Wheatley
#5
Beast (2026)
Synopsis: After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is… View Full Synopsis
Starring: Daniel MacPherson, Bren Foster, Mojean Aria, Russell Crowe
Directed By: Tyler Atkins
#6
Over Your Dead Body (2026)
Critics Consensus: With Hitchcockian flair, inventive gore, and electric performances, Over Your Dead Body blends tense thrills and playful twists into a satisfying, if occasionally conventional, ride.
Synopsis: When miserable couple Dan and Lisa retreat to a remote cabin for a romantic reset, each arrives with a secret plan to kill the other…. View Full Synopsis
Starring: Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, Juliette Lewis
Directed By: Jorma Taccone
#7
War Machine (2026)
Critics Consensus: Providing Alan Ritchson an ideal vehicle to flex his brawny charisma, War Machine occasionally clanks when it comes to character depth but otherwise soldiers on to deliver an awesome dose of action spectacle.
Synopsis: During the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, an elite team’s training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat.
Starring: Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales
Directed By: Patrick Hughes
#8
Shelter (2026)
Critics Consensus: Classing up an overdone premise with professional execution, Shelter is highly derivative of previous Jason Statham action vehicles but lean and mean enough to forgive the recycled tropes.
Synopsis: On a remote coastal island, a reclusive man (Jason Statham) rescues a young girl (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) from a deadly storm, drawing them both into… View Full Synopsis
Starring: Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Bill Nighy, Naomi Ackie
Directed By: Ric Roman Waugh
#9
Greenland 2: Migration (2026)
Critics Consensus: The world ends more with a whimper in Greenland 2: Migration compared to its predecessor’s big bang thrills, but Gerard Butler’s sturdy star power keeps this continuation reasonably compelling.
Synopsis: In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the planet, the Garrity family must leave the safety of their Greenland bunker to… View Full Synopsis
Starring: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah
Directed By: Ric Roman Waugh
#10
Mercy (2026)
Critics Consensus: Constricting its two stars inside an airless presentation of a clunky techno-thriller premise, Mercy is tedious enough to make you cry uncle.
Synopsis: In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to… View Full Synopsis
Starring: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis
Directed By: Timur Bekmambetov
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