Must-watch Action movies available on Netflix 2025
Today we will talk about those underrated action movies which were released in the year 2025. With complete guidance and reviews, here’s a look at these action movies that movie lovers must watch. Whether you’re in the mood for old‑school war dramas or modern blockbuster escapades, these must‑watch titles prove Netflix is still a top destination for action lovers. Buckle up — the ride’s about to begin.
Top – Rated Action Movies in 2025
1. Dhurandhar:
Dhurandaar is a spy thriller Bollywood action movie in which a man named Hamza goes undercover as a Pakistani agent and becomes involved in a terrorist operation there. He eventually becomes part of a gang of gangsters and exposes kingpin Rehman Dakait. In the end, he reveals he was an Indian agent, but many more missions remain.
- Director: Aditya Dhar
- Writer: Aditya Dhar
- Cast: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi
- IMBD: 9.1/10
- NDTV: 3/5
- TaTs: 4/5
2. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning:
Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, tasked with stopping an AI system nearing control of global military, financial, and intelligence networks. Ethan faces his old enemy Gabriel, now aligned with the AI. Alongside his team, he navigates dangerous missions to prevent worldwide chaos. The story centers on Ethan’s toughest choice yet—protecting his team or saving the world—leading to an emotional, action-packed finale.
- Director: Christopher McQuarrie
- Writers: Bruce Geller, Christopher McQuarrie, Erik Jendresen
- Stars: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham.
- IMBD: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
- TaTs: 3/5
3. Jurassic World: Rebirth:
This movie, set in the world of dinosaurs, follows a covert team that wants to examine DNA samples of dinosaurs to save their lives. In this pursuit, the team travels to an isolated island – the genetic samples of these dinosaurs could lead to a treatment that could cure heart disease. Some of the dinosaurs there are very dangerous and can kill humans. Now their goal is not only to collect samples but also to save lives. THis movies is the combo of action movie and ultimate thriller.
- Director: Gareth Edwards
- Writers: David Koepp, Michael Crichton
- Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey
- IMBD: 5.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 50%
- TaTs: 2/5
4. Ballerina:
In this film, Ana de Armas plays a female assassin who is on a mission due to personal reasons or past issues. The film’s vibes are similar to the John Wick universe. She has to face the underground assassin world, betrayal, and intense action to complete her mission. The tone of the film is dark, gritty, high-stakes, where trust is low and danger is high.
- Director: Len Wiseman
- Writers: Shay Hatten, Derek Kolstad
- Stars: Ana De Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston, Norman Reedus, Catalina Sandino Moreno.
- IMBD: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
- IGN: 8/10
- TaTs: 3/5
5. Coolie:
In the storyline of this movie, a man named Deva was once living a peaceful life. When his friend passed away, he wanted to find the true reason and he felt that his friend died due to some suspicious circumstances. To find the truth, he started infiltrating a powerful gang and as time passed, he became a part of it. To save the truth, he started killing the wrong people.
- Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Writers: Chandhru Anbazhagan, Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Stars: Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, Shruti Hassan, Pooja Hedge, Upendra Rao.
- IMBD: 6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
- Times of India: 3.5/5
- TaTs: 3/5
6. A Working Man:
In this movie, a black ops worker named Levon Cade quits his job and takes up construction to live a peaceful life. When his daughter becomes involved with human traffickers, he uses his skills to rescue her. Along the way, he encounters corruption and criminal networks he never imagined.
- Director: David Ayer
- Writers: Chuck Dixon, Sylvester Stallone, David Ayer,
- Cast: Jason Statham, Arianna Rivas, Eva Mauro, David Harbour, Noemí González.
- IMBD: 5.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 47%
- TaTs: 3.5/5
7. Chhaava:
This movie tells the story of the war between the Marathas and the Mughal Empire. It is based on the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. When Aurangzeb attempted to weaken the Maratha Empire, Sambhaji not only fought his armies but also fought hard and defended his kingdom with his own troops.
- Director: Laxman Utekar
- Writers: Laxman Utekar, Rishi Virmani, Kaustubh Savarkar
- Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Rashmika Mandanna, Vineet Kumar Singh, Ashutosh Rana, Neil Bhoopalam
- IMBD: 7.3/10
- ROtten Tomatoes: 31%
- Times of India: 3.5/5
- TaTs: 4/5
Note:
All of the Action movie suggested above belong to both the Bollywood and Hollywood industries. This isn’t a ratings format, but rather a list of the best movies of 2025, with each movie outperforming the others.
