Unmissable Action Thrillers of 2025: Movies You Can’t Afford to Miss!

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2025 is shaping up to have some fantastic action films, featuring both well-known franchises and innovative ideas. As usual, several highly anticipated action movies are scheduled for release during the summer, which means 2025 could turn out to be an excellent year for action movie enthusiasts.

2025’s biggest new action films offer a diverse range of excitement. While Ballerina and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning deliver traditional, hard-hitting action, other films blend different genres. Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, and The Naked Gun showcase the variety of movies yet to be released this year.

8. Fountain Of Youth

May 23

The upcoming action-adventure film on Apple TV+ shares similarities with movies like Indiana Jones, The Mummy, and Tomb Raider. In this new production, John Krasinski and Natalie Portman play brother and sister embarking on a dangerous journey to uncover the mystery of eternal life. Viewers can anticipate a blend of action, suspense, and a touch of the mysterious or supernatural. Given the popularity of this genre, Apple TV+ hopes for continued success with their latest release.

Guy Ritchie has made some of his finest films in the realms of crime comedies, blockbuster action, and spy thrillers. However, the upcoming movie “Fountain of Youth” seems to be a genre that the British director hasn’t explored before. Given his past work, it can be expected that the action sequences will be impressive. Ritchie is well-known for his distinctive dialogue, so it will be intriguing to witness if Krasinski and Portman can capture his unique storytelling approach.

7. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

May 23

As a devoted film enthusiast, I can’t help but express my anticipation for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” the climactic chapter in one of cinema’s most exhilarating action franchises. With its arrival, it promises to be among the most pulse-pounding films of the year. If, by some chance, this is indeed the swansong for the “Mission: Impossible” series, then it appears poised to conclude in a blaze of glory after nearly three decades of breathtaking stunts and adrenaline-fueled adventures.

Ever since the final installment of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” left fans hanging in 2023, there’s been a great anticipation for its conclusion. For those who haven’t been following along, now’s your chance to get up to speed on the series. The trailer hints at the comeback of some significant characters from the past seven films, though it seems that viewers might only need to have watched “Dead Reckoning” to fully appreciate the action-packed adventure.

6. Karate Kid: Legends

May 30

As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the upcoming movie, “Karate Kid: Legends,” which promises to bring together the two iconic faces of the martial arts franchise – Ralph Macchio from the original series and Jackie Chan from the reboot. In this new adventure, Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han will join forces to guide a fresh talent, Ben Wang, who’s stepping into the Karate Kid universe for the first time. With the recent success of “Cobra Kai,” “Legends” could mark a fresh, exciting chapter for the franchise on the big screen.

Originally released over 40 years ago, The Karate Kid continues to hold a powerful presence today. With a wealth of history behind it, Cobra Kai has successfully reintroduced this classic to a fresh wave of enthusiasts. To maintain its relevance and appeal, the series must carefully blend reverence for the franchise’s heritage with innovative, captivating content. Given its legacy, it is probable that the show will honor the character of Mr. Miyagi, portrayed by Pat Morita, and the trailer suggests action-packed sequences to look forward to.

5. Ballerina

June 6

The John Wick series stands at a pivotal moment. With each installment growing larger, more profitable, and more complex, the conclusion of Chapter 4 in 2023 has left many questioning what lies ahead. Interestingly, it seems that the upcoming spin-off film, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, is set several years prior, allowing it to sidestep the primary challenge looming over the franchise’s future.

In a fresh take on the action genre, actress Ana de Armas takes center stage as a novice assassin, with Keanu Reeves expected to reappear as the iconic character John Wick. Fans have proposed that this new film, titled Ballerina, might serve as a transition for Reeves to pass the torch to fresh talent, given Donnie Yen‘s plans to helm his own spinoff featuring the character Caine. The upcoming movie may shed light on lingering questions within the franchise, and it certainly looks set to deliver more intense fight sequences in the interim.

4. Jurassic World Rebirth

July 2

The Jurassic World series has been among Hollywood’s top-earning franchises over the past ten years, but its critical reception has gradually declined with each subsequent film. After Jurassic World: Dominion faced a deluge of negative reviews, the upcoming movie Jurassic World Renaissance is under pressure to demonstrate that it offers more than just special effects. As its title implies, this new installment marks a fresh start for the franchise.

Despite featuring a completely fresh cast, including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, it’s predicted that Jurassic World: Rebirth will prove to be another financial triumph. The teaser indicates that this installment will take the genetic engineering narrative of the Jurassic World trilogy to unprecedented heights, introducing a baffling mutant hybrid alongside some classic dinosaurs.

3. Superman

July 11

2025 is set to bring numerous captivating superhero films, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) featuring “Thunderbolts” and “The Fantastic Four: First Footsteps.” However, it’s James Gunn’s “Superman” that could be the standout superhero movie of the year. It’s been quite some time since DC Comics’ legendary hero had a film that truly reflected his stature. Even Henry Cavill’s well-received portrayals couldn’t fully overcome the questionable period in the character’s cinematic history.

In every fresh film or series that showcases Superman, there’s an expectation of thorough examination due to his immense popularity. The latest individual stepping into the hero’s cape is David Corenswet, who aims to satisfy DC enthusiasts while establishing his unique interpretation. With James Gunn directing, there seems to be a growing buzz surrounding this new portrayal of Superman compared to some previous films.

2. The Naked Gun

August 1

The film The Naked Gun , with its surprising revival, presents a challenge due to Leslie Nielsen’s seemingly unsurpassable portrayal of Frank Drebin. However, if Liam Neeson takes on the lead role, this reboot of The Naked Gun might discover a humorous actor with a deadpan delivery that rivals Nielsen’s dry humor and amusing antics, provided that Neeson hasn’t had many opportunities to display his comedic talents in the past.

One noticeable difference between the new version, titled The Naked Gun, and the original is that it’s being marketed as an action comedy. While there were some action scenes in the original trilogy, they were primarily detective comedies. By changing genres, this could help minimize direct comparisons to Nielsen’s films, while also leveraging Neeson’s reputation as an action star. However, until its August release, we won’t truly know how action-packed the movie actually is.

1. The Running Man

November 7

2025 will see a flurry of thrilling action films hitting cinemas during summer, but “The Running Man” guarantees there’s an exciting prospect to anticipate even after blockbuster season concludes. Following his work on “Last Night in Soho”, director Edgar Wright is now adapting Stephen King’s “The Running Man,” a story that was earlier filmed for the big screen in 1987, with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the lead actor.

In a departure from previous adaptations, Glen Powell is set to star as the lead in Wright’s take on The Running Man. Given that this version promises a truer representation of King’s original novel, audiences can expect some fresh perspectives. Notably, Stephen King himself has pointed out that the 1987 adaptation bears little resemblance to his book, making Wright’s upcoming changes all the more intriguing.

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2025-04-26 21:09