If your idea of a perfect movie night involves high stakes, intense action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, then this is your week. The latest streaming releases are dominated by adrenaline-pumping titles designed to get your heart racing. Here are the must-see action and thriller films premiering now.
The main event for action fans is Ballerina, which exploded onto Starz on September 25. This spin-off from the John Wick universe is pure, uncut adrenaline. Ana de Armas is a force of nature as an assassin on a revenge tour, and the film is packed with the kind of inventive, brutal fight scenes that will leave you breathless. The appearance of Keanu Reeves is the cherry on top.
Next up is a different flavor of action with Karate Kid: Legends, landing on Netflix on September 27. This film delivers thrilling martial arts showdowns within a story full of heart. The union of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) as mentors to a new fighter leads to dynamic training sequences and an exciting tournament finale.
For a dose of psychological thrills, turn to The Surfer on Hulu, available since September 25. This film is a masterclass in tension. Nicolas Cage stars as a man whose idyllic day turns into a nightmare of intimidation and paranoia. It’s a slow-burn thriller that tightens its grip on you and doesn’t let go.
Even the sci-fi genre is getting in on the action. M3GAN 2.0, now on Peacock, transforms the horror icon into an action hero. The film pits M3GAN against a deadly military android, resulting in high-tech battles and thrilling chase sequences that expand the franchise into a full-blown action-thriller.
While All of You on Apple TV+ is a romance, it promises its own kind of emotional intensity, making this week a truly comprehensive offering for fans of gripping cinema.