After appearing in two Fast & Furious movies as Vin Diesel’s brother, John Cena is finally leading his own action-packed car movie. Cena stars in Matchbox: The Movie as former soldier-turned-international spy Sean, whose reunion with his childhood friends transforms into a high-stakes adventure. Even though it does have some similarities with the Fast & […]

In many action movies, real-life bravery, tactical precision, and quick decisions are more intensely portrayed on screen than in written narratives. The stakes become higher when films show actual military raids or clandestine missions because viewers are aware that every explosion and radio call involved real people. Compared to fictional action films, true-story action movies […]

It’s summertime, friends. ‘Tis the season for grilling, cold beers, pool dips, and movies that really explode. While action films are good for literally any time of the year—there’s a reason why we rewatch Die Hard during Christmas—there’s something about the heat and never-ending sunshine that makes action our favorite kind of movie to watch […]

Picture Credits: Getty Images From director and screenwriter Jim Mickle (Sweet Tooth), Netflix’s live-action Gundam movie is headlined by Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo. Here’s our big preview for the sci-fi epic, including filming updates, the cast list, plot, and more. In recent years, Netflix has become home to a glut of Gundam content, including […]

The actor stars in a new movie reboot of a beloved franchise. Prime Video has already added the new action sci-fi movie Masters of the Universe to its service, just weeks after its cinema release. This is the latest reboot of the classic sword-and-sorcery franchise by toy manufacturer Mattel. It has already inspired several animated […]

Be warned, though. This sadly underseen film from the director of The Substance is not for the faint-hearted. Our TV movie pick for tonight is Revenge (Wednesday, 22 July), the incredible but sadly underseen 2017 action thriller. Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat in her feature debut (she was later Oscar-nominated for making 2024’s The […]

Virtual quizzes with friends and family are one of the few things keeping us connected (and sane) as lockdown life continues. Do you know your Die Hard from your John Wick? RadioTimes.com has put together an action movie pub quiz to test your knowledge on the most explosive, in the literal sense, films of the […]

You never know what you can rediscover on Prime Video. This widely used platform is still thriving in the ever-evolving streaming world, bringing audiences the hottest new shows and latest hit movies. Truly, it’s become a perfect platform for movie-watching, as it has a wide array of cinema’s heaviest hitters that continue to make it […]

In a little over a decade, The Raid has established itself as an action movie classic. The fierce Indonesian film raised eyebrows upon its release in 2011, thanks to its high levels of violence and the mind-boggling martial arts skill of its cast. Gaining fans far outside the reach of a cult movie, many of […]

Jason Statham has to be the single most dependable action when it comes to action movies, and streaming, as a deadly double bill. Even when one of his films struggles to find an audience in cinemas, it rarely stays overlooked for long once it reaches viewers at home, and his latest thriller is proving that […]