As summer winds down and fall approaches, Netflix is offering a fresh lineup of action-packed films. The new season, starting September 22, is the perfect time to refresh your watchlist. Here are eight of the best action movies to catch:
The Union (2024): This action comedy, featuring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, debuted in August 2024 and quickly climbed Netflix’s top 10. The film follows high school sweethearts Roxanne and Mike, who reunite when Roxanne, now a spy, recruits Mike for a high-stakes mission.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024): Streaming now, this sequel to Beverly Hills Cop III sees Eddie Murphy reprise his role as Axel Foley. Foley returns to Beverly Hills to investigate a criminal conspiracy threatening his daughter, with help from his old colleagues.
Code 8 (2019): This sci-fi action film stars Robbie Amell as a man with superpowers who resorts to illegal activities to support his sick mother. The film also features Stephen Amell and Sung Kang and is available for streaming.
Code 8: Part II (2024): The sequel continues the story of Connor (Robbie Amell) as he teams up with Garrett (Stephen Amell) to rescue a teen girl from corrupt officers. The film, streaming now, includes a cast of returning and new faces.
Lift (2024): In this heist thriller, master thief Kevin Hart and his crew attempt to steal $500 million in gold from a plane. The film is available now and features an ensemble cast including Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Vincent D’Onofrio.
Trigger Warning (2024): Released in June, this film stars Jessica Alba as a Special Forces operative investigating her father’s death while battling a violent gang in her hometown. The movie also stars Mark Webber and Tone Bell.
Uglies (2024): Premiering on September 13, this sci-fi action film follows Tally Youngblood, a teen girl who discovers dark truths about her society’s obsession with beauty. The cast includes Joey King and Keith Powers.
Back in Action (2024): Set for release on November 15, this action comedy stars Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz as former CIA agents who are pulled back into the spy world. The film also features Kyle Chandler and Glenn Close.
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