Most of the time, when you go to the movies with friends, it's to get your kicks. So it's logical to turn to blockbusters, big-budget action films that may not necessarily shine with their screenplay, but which will leave a lasting impression on the retina and allow you to have a good time.
If you're a fan of big explosions, fights, superheroes, impressive special effects... if you're simply here to see a big show, then you've come to the right place: We've put together a selection of the best action movies to be seen in cinemas right now, and more importantly, in the future. So pick out your best popcorn, call up all your friends, put on your 3D glasses and get ready to be amazed!
Kraven The Hunter with Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Sony's dark and brutal Marvel spin-off
Kraven The Hunter, a fantasy-action film directed by J.C. Chandor, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, will be released on December 18, 2024. The film reveals the bloody genesis of one of the Marvel universe's most iconic super-villains. [Read more]
Wicked - the enchanting prequel starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: Our opinion and trailer
Wicked (Part 1), by Jon M. Chu, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, arrives in theaters December 4, 2024. A fantastic musical eagerly awaited by fans. [Read more]
Sous écrous: prison comedy from Marseilles hits theaters - Trailer
Following its huge success on YouTube, the webseries Sous écrous arrives on the big screen on December 18, 2024. Directed by Hakim Boughéraba and starring a cast from Marseilles, this action-comedy highlights Sami and Nada's whimsical adventures in prison. [Read more]
Mufasa: The Lion King, the Disney film about Simba's father
Mufasa: The Lion King, the new Disney creation directed by Barry Jenkins, is due in cinemas on December 18, 2024. After the success of The Lion King in 3D animation, we're going back in time with a new film centered on Simba's father, Mufasa. [Read more]
Sonic 3 - The Movie: Shadow threatens in Jeff Fowler's new adventure
Sonic 3, an animated film by Jeff Fowler, features the voices of Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves in an epic adventure in cinemas on December 25, 2024. [Read more]
Criminal Squad: Pantera - Gerard Butler in pursuit of the Panthers in Europe
Christian Gudegast's Criminal Squad: Pantera, starring Gerard Butler and 50 Cent, delves into the diamond-stealing mafia. In theaters January 8, 2025. [Read more]
Toutes pour une: a modern feminist comedy by Houda Benyamina
Houda Benyamina's Toutes pour une revisits Les Trois Mousquetaires in a feminist adventure comedy starring Oulaya Amamra, Sabrina Ouazani and Déborah Lukumuena. [Read more]
Flight Risk, an intense thriller by Mel Gibson with Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Dockery
Flight Risk, directed by Mel Gibson, stars Mark Wahlberg in an action thriller in which a suspicious pilot transports a criminal under heavy guard. [Read more]
Captain America: Brave New World - Trailer unveiled
Captain America: Brave New World, the fantasy action-adventure film directed by Julius Onah and starring Anthony Mackie, will be released in cinemas on February 12, 2025. [Read more]
Back to Business: Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose dive into an explosive action thriller
Back to Business (Love Hurts in the original) marks JoJo Eusebio's directorial debut, starring Ke Huy Quan as a real estate agent with a turbulent history. Available in cinemas from February 26. [Read more]
Novocaine: a breathless thriller in which Jack Quaid confronts pain and danger
Novocaine hits theaters on March 12, 2025. This intense thriller stars Jack Quaid as a man who turns a medical peculiarity into a weapon to find the woman he loves. [Read more]
The Insider: Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender in Steven Soderbergh's spy thriller
With The Insider (Black Bag), Steven Soderbergh delivers a captivating spy thriller starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender and Regé-Jean Page. See you in cinemas on March 12, 2025 for this breathtaking face-off. [Read more]
Marc Webb's Snow White, the live-action film starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, unveils its trailer
Snow White, a musical adventure directed by Marc Webb and starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, revisits the Disney classic. In theaters March 19, 2025. [Read more]
Minecraft: the movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black unveils its first teaser
Minecraft, the movie, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Emma Myers, arrives in cinemas on April 2, 2025. An animated adventure in the fantastic world of the famous video game. [Read more]
Dog Man: A half-man, half-dog superhero takes on a Machiavellian cat in theaters in April 2025
Dog Man, the new animated family film directed by Peter Hastings, hits cinemas on April 9, 2025. Featuring the voices of Lil Rel Howery and Pete Davidson, this explosive, offbeat adventure promises to make you laugh as it explores the most unexpected family bonds. [Read more]
Mickey 17: Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi film starring Robert Pattinson postponed until April 2025
Mickey 17, the highly-anticipated sci-fi film directed by Bong Joon Ho, will be released in cinemas on April 16, 2025. Starring Robert Pattinson, the film explores the existential dilemmas of a man cloned to carry out a perilous mission on an icy planet. [Read more]
Thunderbolts*: Marvel reunites its anti-heroes in an explosive first teaser
Thunderbolts*, the next Marvel film directed by Jake Schreier and starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, unveils its first teaser ahead of its theatrical release on April 30, 2025. [Read more]
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise's explosive return for the ultimate mission
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part 2 (The Final Reckoning) brings the Tom Cruise-led spy epic to a close, with a finale that promises action and suspense. Released in cinemas on May 21, 2025. [Read more]
Karate Kid: Legends: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reunite for a promising reboot
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reunite in Karate Kid: Legends, an eagerly-awaited reboot of the cult franchise combining comedy, drama and martial arts. In cinemas May 28, 2025. [Read more]
Ballerina: Ana de Armas joins the world of John Wick in an explosive thriller
Ballerina, a spin-off from the John Wick universe, arrives in cinemas on June 4, 2025. Starring Ana de Armas in the title role, surrounded by Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane and Norman Reedus, the film follows the quest for vengeance of a fearsome killer. This thriller promises action and adrenalin in the vein of John Wick: Parabellum. [Read more]
Dragons: Dean DeBlois' epic live-action with Mason Thames
The world of Vikings and dragons returns to the silver screen with Dragons, the live-action adaptation of the famous animated saga. Directed by Dean DeBlois, this film combines action, adventure and fantasy, in cinemas on June 11, 2025. [Read more]
28 Years Later: Danny Boyle explores a world of rage with Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson
28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, continues the cult saga, mixing horror and horror with a reflection on humanity, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes. [Read more]
F1: Brad Pitt at the heart of the action unveils first trailer
F1, an action film by Joseph Kosinski starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Javier Bardem, will be released in cinemas on June 25, 2025. The film immerses viewers in the intense and exciting world of motor racing. The first trailer has just been unveiled, offering a spectacular glimpse of what promises to be a thrilling blockbuster. [Read more]
Jurassic World Rebirth: Scarlett Johansson takes on Gareth Edwards' dinosaurs
Jurassic World Rebirth, Gareth Edwards' new action-adventure film starring Scarlett Johansson, will hit cinemas on July 2, 2025. Discover the first exclusive images. [Read more]
Superman: an epic return by James Gunn for summer 2025
Discover Superman, James Gunn's event film starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, which promises an unprecedented balance of action, emotion and science fiction. [Read more]
Fantastic Four: Marvel reveals cast and release date for reboot
The Fantastic Four finally shows its face... Marvel has revealed the cast and a release date for the superhero movie reboot in a Valentine's Day tweet on February 14, 2024. See you on July 23, 2025 to discover the new adventures of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm! [Read more]
Tron: Ares - Disney unveils the first image from the next chapter in the iconic saga
Jared Leto and Greta Lee enter the digital universe in Tron: Ares, due in cinemas on October 8, 2025. [Read more]
And if this selection doesn't appeal to you, take a look at our other genre guides: dramas, comedies, documentaries, family films, horror films and more. There's something for everyone!
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