Here are some of the best action movies currently on Netflix (July 2025) — a mix of original hits and popular licensed titles:
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🔥 Must‑Watch Action Movies
Extraction 2 – Chris Hemsworth returns in this pulse‑pounding sequel packed with brutal fight scenes and globe‑trotting rescue missions.
The Old Guard 2 – Charlize Theron leads a band of immortal warriors in a visually stunning and emotionally resonant action‑fantasy sequel released July 2, 2025.
Back in Action – Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz star in this fun spy‑family romp that, despite middling reviews, became Netflix’s #1 most‑watched English‑language film in the first half of 2025 .
Counterstrike (Contraataque) – A high‑tension Mexican action flick about an elite unit on a dangerous hostage rescue mission; released February 28, now gaining traction.
The Gray Man – Ryan Gosling stars as a rogue CIA agent hunted across continents — a slick spy thriller full of rapid‑fire action .
🌍 Global Action Picks
Mad Max: Fury Road – A modern masterpiece in vehicular mayhem and explosive action.
Pacific Rim – Giant robots versus aliens: Guillermo del Toro’s ode to sci‑fi spectacle .
Train to Busan – The zombie thriller from South Korea that transcends genre with emotional depth and tension.
The Big 4 – Indonesian action‑comedy about four retired assassins reuniting — globally popular on Netflix.
RRR – A sweeping Telugu‑language epic packed with grand action set‑pieces.
🎯 What’s New This Month
Happy Gilmore 2 (comedy‑action sequel) premieres July 25
The Sandman Season 2 – Volume 2 on July 24
The Old Guard 2 just dropped on July 2
🎥 Watch a Highlight Clip
Here’s a great trailer for The Old Guard 2:
The Old Guard 2 Trailer – immortal action continues
✅ Quick Picks by Vibe
| If you want… | Try… |
|---|---|
| High‑octane combat | Extraction 2, The Old Guard 2 |
| Spy/family fun | Back in Action |
| Global flair | Counterstrike, The Big 4 |
| Blockbuster nostalgia | Mad Max, Pacific Rim |
| Emotional depth in action | Train to Busan, RRR |