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Havoc (2025 film)
Havoc (2025) is a Netflix action thriller written and directed by Gareth Evans, starring Tom Hardy as detective Walker. Shot entirely in Wales, delayed from 2021, released April 25, 2025; 64% on Rotten Tomatoes.
He Bled Neon
He Bled Neon is a 2026 American crime thriller, Drew Kirsch's feature debut, starring Joe Cole, Rita Ora, Marshawn Lynch, and Josh Holloway; it premiered at SXSW on March 16, 2026.
Hellfire (2026 film)
Hellfire (2026) is an American action thriller directed by Isaac Florentine, starring Stephen Lang, Harvey Keitel, and Dolph Lundgren, released on VOD February 17, 2026 by Saban Films.
High Ground (2025 film)
High Ground (2025) is an American action-thriller Western directed by James Bamford, starring Charlie Weber, Jon Voight, Katherine McNamara, and Henry Thomas; a border town sheriff protects a mysterious prisoner from a cartel. Released digitally March 18, 2025 via Republic Pictures; distinct from the 2020 Australian film of the same name.
High Rollers (film)
High Rollers (2025) is an American heist thriller, also known as Cash Out 2: High Rollers, directed by Randall Emmett (credited as Ives), starring John Travolta, Gina Gershon, Lukas Haas, and Quavo; released March 14, 2025 by Saban Films, it earned $72,805 worldwide and 20% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hijack 1971
Hijack 1971 (하이재킹) is a 2024 South Korean action thriller, Kim Sung-han's directorial debut, starring Ha Jung-woo and Yeo Jin-goo, based on the January 1971 Korean Air F-27 hijack attempt from Sokcho to Seoul.
Holy Night: Demon Hunters
Holy Night: Demon Hunters (거룩한 밤: 데몬 헌터스) is a 2025 South Korean occult action horror film directed by Lim Dae-hee, starring Don Lee, Seohyun, and Lee Da-wit as demon hunters fighting a cult in Seoul; released April 30, 2025, unrelated to KPop Demon Hunters.
Hounds of War
Hounds of War is a 2024 action thriller directed by Isaac Florentine, written by Jean Pierre Magro, starring Frank Grillo, Robert Patrick, and Rhona Mitra as mercenaries betrayed on a final mission; shot in Malta, released digitally September 2024 by XYZ Films.
I, the Executioner (2024 film)
I, the Executioner (베테랑2, Veteran 2) is Ryoo Seung-wan's 2024 South Korean action-crime sequel to Veteran, starring Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hae-in, about detectives hunting a vigilante serial killer; released September 13, 2024, premiered at Cannes.
Ice Road: Vengeance
Ice Road: Vengeance (2025) is a Jonathan Hensleigh action thriller sequel to The Ice Road, starring Liam Neeson as trucker Mike McCann scattering his brother's ashes on Everest in Nepal, with Fan Bingbing; released by Vertical June 27, 2025, a Netflix #1 hit despite 16% reviews.
In the Grey
In the Grey is a 2026 Guy Ritchie action thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza González as operatives recovering a billion-dollar fortune from a despot; filmed in 2023, delayed, released by Black Bear May 15, 2026.
In the Land of Saints and Sinners
In the Land of Saints and Sinners is a 2023 Irish action thriller directed by Robert Lorenz, starring Liam Neeson as retired hitman Finbar Murphy in 1974 Donegal, with Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, and Colm Meaney; Venice 2023 Orizzonti Extra selection.
Karoshi (film)
Karoshi is an upcoming 2027 American action thriller, also described as a dystopian corporate thriller with a samurai twist, written and directed by Takashi Doscher, produced by Chad Stahelski's 87Eleven for Lionsgate, starring Teo Yoo, Isabel May, and Cynthia Erivo, set in a Japanese-influenced near-future Manhattan for release in early 2027.
Kate (film)
Kate is a 2021 Netflix action thriller directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a poisoned assassin with 24 hours to live in Tokyo, with Woody Harrelson and Miku Martineau; 106 minutes, $25 million budget, mixed reviews.
Kill 'Em All 2
Kill 'Em All 2 (2024) is a Valeri Milev action thriller sequel to Kill 'Em All (2017), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as retired spy Phillip hiding in Italy with daughter Vanessa (Jacqueline Fernandez) from vengeful Vlad; released digitally September 24, 2024.
King of Killers
King of Killers is a 2023 action thriller written and directed by Kevin Grevioux from his Darkstorm Comics graphic novel, starring Alain Moussi as hitman Marcus Garan in a $10 million Tokyo assassin competition with Frank Grillo and Stephen Dorff.
Last Seen Alive
Last Seen Alive is a 2022 American action thriller directed by Brian Goodman, starring Gerard Butler and Jaimie Alexander as a couple whose gas-station disappearance plot earned 14% on Rotten Tomatoes; distinct from Apple TV's 2026 series Last Seen.
Lone Wolf (upcoming film)
Lone Wolf is an upcoming American conspiracy thriller directed by Mark Pellington, written by Tom Chilcoat, starring Bryan Cranston and Lily Gladstone as a contractor and a troubled vet recruited for a political assassination; its 2025 Albuquerque shoot was disrupted by a $2 million funding shortfall and unpaid crew.
Long Gone Heroes
Long Gone Heroes is a 2024 American action thriller directed by John Swab. Frank Grillo stars as a former special forces operative who travels to South America to rescue his niece.
Mantis (film)
Mantis (사마귀) is a 2025 South Korean Netflix action thriller, a spin-off of Kill Boksoon, directed by Lee Tae-sung, starring Yim Si-wan, Park Gyu-young, and Jo Woo-jin as rival contract killers; released September 26, 2025, 113 minutes, mixed reviews.
Mayhem! (film)
Mayhem! (original title Farang) is a 2023 French action thriller directed by Xavier Gens, starring Nassim Lyes as an ex-con seeking revenge in Thailand against crime lord Olivier Gourmet; released by IFC Films in the US in January 2024.
Memory (2022 film)
Memory is a 2022 American action thriller directed by Martin Campbell, starring Liam Neeson as a contract killer with Alzheimer's who refuses to kill a 13-year-old girl.
Monkey Man
Monkey Man is a 2024 action thriller, Dev Patel's directorial debut, starring Patel as Kid, an underground fighter avenging his mother's murder. Inspired by Hanuman, saved by Jordan Peele after Netflix dropped it, released by Universal April 5, 2024.
Motor City (film)
Motor City (2026) is a nearly dialogue-free American action revenge thriller directed by Potsy Ponciroli, starring Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, and Pablo Schreiber, set in 1970s Detroit; premiered at Venice 2025, released July 24, 2026.
Mutiny (2026 film)
Mutiny is a 2026 action thriller starring Jason Statham. The film follows a former Royal Marine commando who uncovers an international conspiracy on a cargo ship.
Muzzle: City of Wolves
Muzzle: City of Wolves (2025) is an American action thriller sequel to Muzzle, directed by John Stalberg Jr. and starring Aaron Eckhart as ex-K-9 officer Jake Rosser, released November 14, 2025 by RLJE Films.
Neglected (film)
Neglected (The Neglected) is a 2025 American action thriller directed by David Lipper, starring Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse; a detective must solve three murders to find his buried-alive son. Premiered Newport Beach 2025, limited US release May 8, 2026.
Nobody 2
Nobody 2 (2025) is the action-comedy sequel to Nobody, directed by Timo Tjahjanto, starring Bob Odenkirk as assassin Hutch Mansell on a family vacation in Plummerville; released August 15, 2025, grossing $21.6M in the US.
Normal (2025 film)
Normal is a 2025 action comedy thriller directed by Ben Wheatley, written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, and starring Bob Odenkirk as a substitute sheriff in Normal, Minnesota.
One Spoon of Chocolate
One Spoon of Chocolate is a 2025 action thriller written and directed by RZA, starring Shameik Moore as Unique, an ex-convict veteran in Ohio fighting a racist sheriff; premiered at Tribeca, released May 1, 2026.