9 Must-See Action Movies and Series to Stream on Disney+

Super Heroes, lightsabers, and spies deliver pulse-pounding thrills.

If your ideal movie night means heart-pounding stunts and stories that never hit the brakes, this guide is for you. We’ve rounded up nine standout action titles — from galaxy-wide battles to street-level showdowns — now streaming on Disney+ and with Hulu on Disney+.* Whether you crave the newest Marvel film, a cult-favorite sci-fi flick, or a gritty crime thriller, each pick delivers high stakes and unforgettable scenes. Dive in — you’ll definitely wanna add these to your Watchlist.

Super Hero Action

Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World

Sam Wilson steps into his new role as Captain America — just as a meeting with newly-elected President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) pulls him into an international crisis. To stop a looming villain and expose a sweeping conspiracy, Sam must balance moral conviction with world-shaping responsibility. Anthony Mackie returns as the shield-bearing hero, while director Julius Onah guides the high-stakes adventure that pushes the Marvel saga into uncharted territory.

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Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again

Blind attorney Matt Murdock resurfaces in Hell’s Kitchen, determined to defend the neighborhood in court and in costume. His comeback collides with Wilson Fisk, the former crime lord now running for mayor of New York, forcing a brutal test of justice versus ambition. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio return to their signature roles in a drama that explores identity, faith, and power inside the ever-expanding Marvel Universe.

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Marvel Studios' The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Six months after Sam Wilson inherits the iconic shield, the Flag Smashers threaten global stability, and the U.S. government unveils its own replacement hero. Sam partners with a skeptical Bucky Barnes (aka The Winter Soldier) to stop the super-soldier terrorists while confronting the shield’s troubled legacy and a ruthless Power Broker. Head writer Malcolm Spellman and director Kari Skogland steer the six-episode miniseries, which became Marvel Studios’ most-watched series premiere weekend at that time.

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Sci-Fi Action

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

The Clone Wars rage as Anakin Skywalker, torn between loyalty and fear, drifts toward the Dark Side under Chancellor Palpatine’s subtle grooming. While Obi-Wan hunts General Grievous, Anakin’s choices trigger Order 66, the fall of the Jedi, and the rise of Darth Vader. George Lucas directs Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Hayden Christensen in the sweeping finale that cements the prequel trilogy’s tragic destiny.

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TRON: Legacy

When Sam Flynn investigates a mysterious signal at his father’s shuttered arcade, he is digitized into the Grid — a neon battleground ruled by ruthless programs. Reunited with long-lost visionary Kevin Flynn and joined by fearless warrior Quorra, Sam races through Lightcycle arenas and game discs to escape a regime bent on crossing into reality. Director Joseph Kosinski crafts the 3D spectacle, propelled by an electronic score from French duo Daft Punk.

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Espionage/Thriller Action

Man on Fire, Hulu

Former CIA operative John Creasy accepts a bodyguard job for a young girl in Mexico City, hoping to outrun his haunted past. When kidnappers strike, Creasy channels years of lethal training into a relentless quest for justice, tearing through the city’s criminal underworld. The gritty thriller blends action, crime, and suspense as duty transforms into vengeance. (Hulu)*

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The King's Man, Hulu

World War I looms as aristocrat Orlando Oxford assembles a covert team to stop a cabal of tyrants intent on sparking global conflict. Sword canes, tailor shops, and daring parachute drops mark the birth of the world’s first independent intelligence agency. Director Matthew Vaughn, who also co-writes, leads a cast headed by Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton in this stylish prequel that reveals the origin of the Kingsman legacy. (Hulu)*

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Gritty Action

Fight Club, Hulu

An insomniac office worker finds purpose when magnetic soap salesman Tyler Durden introduces him to underground fights that soon spiral into anarchic schemes against corporate culture. Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter anchor director David Fincher’s darkly comic examination of identity, masculinity, and rebellion. The film’s visceral punches and twist-laden narrative cement its cult status and continue to ignite debate decades later. (Hulu)*

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The Rookie, Hulu

After a life-altering event, 45-year-old contractor John Nolan leaves Pennsylvania to chase his dream of becoming a Los Angeles police officer. As the department’s oldest recruit, he battles grueling patrol drills, skeptical superiors, and younger classmates. Creator Alexi Hawley grounds the ensemble drama with procedural action and character-driven humor, inspired by a real LAPD rookie’s story and filmed on location around L.A. (Hulu)*

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Whether you favor blockbuster heroics, stylish espionage, or hard-edged drama, these picks prove adrenaline comes in many forms. Fire up your Watchlist, choose your preferred flavor of action, and let the sparks — or lightsabers — fly.

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