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

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

Get your adrenaline pumping with the library of thrilling action movies available on Disney+. The seven standout titles highlighted in this list feature unforgettable showdowns, death-defying stunts and epic galaxy-wide battles, sure to set pulses racing. Dive in — you’ll definitely want to add these to your Watchlist.

Super Hero Action

Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam Wilson finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

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Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again

In Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his own political endeavours in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.

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Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame, team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities — and their patience. Directed by Kari Skogland with Malcolm Spellman serving as head writer, the six-episode series also stars Daniel Brühl as Zemo, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker.

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Sci-Fi Action

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Discover the true power of the dark side in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles, and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the Emperor’s new apprentice – Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding.

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TRON: Legacy

Immerse yourself in the high-tech digital world of TRON: Legacy, as Jeff Bridges stars in a revolutionary visual effects adventure beyond imagination. When Flynn, the world’s greatest video game creator, sends out a secret signal from an amazing digital realm, his son discovers the clue and embarks on a personal journey to save his long-lost father. With the help of the fearless female warrior Quorra, father and son venture through an incredible cyber universe, take on a rogue hacking program and wage the ultimate battle of good versus evil.

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Espionage/Thriller Action

The King’s Man

As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King’s Man.

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Gritty Action

The Rookie

Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with scepticism from some superiors who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. If he can’t keep up with the young cops and the criminals, he’ll be risking lives including his own. But if he can use his life experience, determination and sense of humour to give him an edge, he may just become a success in this new chapter of his life.

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Whether you’re craving a visit to another time, a different galaxy or an alternate version of our reality, these action movies will take you on a heart-pounding journey there. Add these electrifying titles to your Watchlist, and let the sparks — or lightsabers — fly.

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