Action-packed films have been a fan-favorite for as long as the movie industry has been around, and for good reason! Whether you’re in it for the unbelievable stunts, the gripping suspense, the impressive cinematography or all of the above, a good action movie will keep you on your toes and entertained for hours.
To find out what new action movies you can look forward to in 2025, check out this list! Trust us, you won’t want to miss these impressive performances coming to a screen near you soon.
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New Action Movies Coming in 2025
Take a look at the upcoming action movies set to release in the next few months.
‘Nobody 2’ (R)
Release Date: August 15th, 2025
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, RZA
Director: Timo Tjahjanto
Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2, unleashing his deadly skills once more to protect what matters most. The gritty action sequel raises the stakes with more brutal showdowns and dark humor.
‘Primitive War’ (R)
Release Date: August 21st, 2025
Cast: Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, Jeremy Piven
Director: Luke Sparke
In what’s being referred to as an R-rated Jurassic Park with a wartime twist, Primitive War is the new Australian action-horror-war movie coming to theaters August 23rd. The film, which takes place during the most brutal time in the Vietnam War, follows a search and rescue team who come across something they never expected, something more horrifying than the wartime conflicts they see daily: dinosaurs.
‘Americana’ (R)
Release Date: August 22nd, 2025
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Eric Dane
Director: Tony Tost
Americana is a modern western crime thriller from director Tony Tost that fuses frontier grit with a stylish, fast-paced narrative following an unlikely pair as they attempt to outrun the outlaw on their tail.
‘The Toxic Avenger’ (R)
Release Date: August 29th, 2025
Cast: Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige
Director: Macon Blair
The Toxic Avenger joins the growing list of 2025 reboots, bringing back the same over-the-top energy that made the original a cult classic. Peter Dinklage stars as Winston, a janitor whose bizarre and unglamorous origin story turns him into a toxic superhero. It’s not a film for everyone — but for fans of the original (and adventurous newcomers), this wild blend of action, horror and comedy delivers a delightfully absurd ride.
‘Code 3’ (R)
Release Date: September 12th, 2025
Cast: Rainn Wilson, Lil Rey Howery, Aimee Carrero, Page Kennedy
Director: Christopher Leone
Code 3 follows a burned-out, overworked paramedic who’s ready to walk away from it all. But before he can quit, he must train his replacement during one final 24-hour shift – one that quickly spirals into chaos. What begins as a routine day erupts into a series of nonstop emergencies, pushing both men to their limits. It’s one of the most grounded and relatable action film premises of 2025.
‘London Calling’ (R)
Release Date: September 19th, 2025
Cast: Josh Duhamel, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Rick Hoffman
Director: Allan Ungar
When a hitman runs out of luck and into trouble, he has no choice but to do whatever his new crime boss says, no matter how unappealing. His job? Babysit the crime boss’s teenage son and teach him how to “become a man.”
‘TRON: Ares’
Release Date: October 10th, 2025
Cast: Jared Leto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, Jeff Bridges
Director: Joachim Ronning
The third installment of the groundbreaking Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, takes the original film concept of a human going into the grid and flips it on its head. This time, Ares (Jared Leto), a digital program, enters the real world.
‘Good Fortune’
Release Date: October 17th, 2025
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogan, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh
Director: Aziz Ansari
Good Fortune, directed by and starring Aziz Ansari, is a unique action-comedy with a stacked cast that includes Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and more. The film follows an angel (Reeves) who intervenes in the lives of two very different men – one a struggling odd-jobs worker, the other a wealthy venture capitalist – with chaotic and hilarious consequences.
More Action Movies Coming Later in 2025
Make sure to check back here for more information on the latest and greatest new action films coming to a big screen near you soon.
‘Mortal Kombat 2’ (R)
Release Date: October 24th, 2025
Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNammee
Director: Simon McQuoid
‘Predator: Badlands’
Release Date: November 7th, 2025
Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
‘The Running Man’
Release Date: November 7th, 2025
Cast: Glen Powell, Katy O’Brien, Jayme Lawson, Josh Brolin
Director: Edgar Wright
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’
Release Date: November 14th, 2025
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher
Director: Ruben Fleisher
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Release Date: December 19th, 2025
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Director: James Cameron
Previously Released 2025 Action Films
Can’t wait to watch the upcoming action movies coming to a screen near you soon? Check out some of the top action films that have already been released in 2025 to entertain you while you wait.
‘The Naked Gun’
Release Date: August 1st, 2025
Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand
Director: Akiva Schaffer
‘The Bad Guys 2’ (PG)
Release Date: August 1st, 2025
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina
Director: Pierre Perifel
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (PG-13)
Release Date: July 25, 2025
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Director: Matt Shakman
‘Superman’ (PG-13)
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult
Director: James Gunn
Explore: Superman Movies, Ranked
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ (PG-13)
Release Date: July 2nd, 2025
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend
Director: Gareth Edwards
Explore: Jurassic Park Movies, Ranked
’40 Acres’ (R)
Release Date: July 2nd, 2025
Cast: Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O’Connor, Jaeda LeBlanc
Director: R.T. Thorne
‘F1’ (PG-13)
Release Date: June 27th, 2025
Cast: Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Sarah Niles
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Explore: F1 Movie Watch Guide
‘Bride Hard’ (PG-13)
Release Date: June 20th, 2025
Cast: Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Director: Simon West
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (PG)
Release Date: June 13th, 2025
Cast: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Nick Frost
Director: Dean DeBlois
‘The Unholy Trinity’ (R)
Release Date: June 13th, 2025
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Brandon Lessard
Director: Richard Gray
‘The Phoenician Scheme’ (PG-13)
Release Date: June 6th, 2025
Cast: Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johannson, Tom Hanks, Michael Cera, Mia Threapleton
Director: Wes Anderson
‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ (R)
Release Date: June 6th, 2025
Cast: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Gabriel Byrne
Director: Len Wiseman
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (PG-13)
Release Date: May 30th, 2025
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Ben Wang
Director: Jonathan Entwistle
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’
Release Date: May 23rd, 2025
Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Explore: Every Mission Impossible Movie In Order
‘Shadow Force’ (R)
Release Date: May 9th, 2025
Cast: Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong
Director: Joe Carnahan
‘Thunderbolts’ (PG-13)
Release Date: May 2nd, 2025
Cast: Florence Pugh, Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan
Director: Jake Schreier
‘The Accountant 2’ (R)
Release Date: April 25th (Theaters)
Cast: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons, Cynthia Addai-Robinson
Director: Gavin O’Connor
‘Warfare’ (R)
Release Date: April 11th (Theaters)
Cast: Joseph Quinn, Cosmo Jarvis, Noah Centineo
Director Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza
‘The Amateur’ (PG-13)
Release Date: April 11th (Theaters)
Cast: Rami Malek, Lawrence Fishburne, Caitríona Balfe
Director: James Hawes
‘Freaky Tales’ (R)
Release Date: April 4th (Theaters)
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Ben Mendelsohn, Tom Hanks
Director: Anna Boden; Ryan Fleck
‘A Minecraft Movie’ (PG)
Release Date: April 4th (Theaters)
Cast: Jennifer Coolidge, Jack Black, Jason Mamoa
Director: Jared Hess
‘A Working Man’ (R)
Release Date: March 28th (Theaters)
Cast: Jason Statham, David Harbour, Michael Peña
Director: David Ayer
‘Novocaine’ (R)
Release Date: March 14th (Theaters)
Cast: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson
Director Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (PG-13)
Release Date: February 14th (Theaters)
Cast: Anthony Mackey, Harrison Ford, Liv Tyler, Rosa Salazar
Director Julius Onah
‘Love Hurts’ (R)
Release Date: February 7th (Theaters)
Cast: Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu
Director Jonathan Eusebio
‘Dogman’ (PG)
Release Date: January 31st (Theaters)
Cast: Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery, Pete Davidson
Director Peter Hastings
‘Flight Risk’ (R)
Release Date: January 24th (Theaters)
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace
Director Mel Gibson
Watch Action Films on DIRECTV
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new F1 movie with Brad Pitt come out?
June 27th, 2025
What highly anticipated action movies are coming out in June 2025?
The Phoenician Scheme, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, F1
When does The Naked Gun (2025) come out?
August 1st, 2025
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