Among the many technological and business developments in Hollywood filmmaking, the arrival and popularization of streaming will go down as one of the most important. The presence of streaming has allowed studios to deliver films straight to their audiences' homes, providing them with a means to immediately watch from the comfort of their couches. Eradicating obstacles like ticket prices, childcare and traffic, movie streaming has become immensely popular with a new generation of film watchers.

Out of the many (and counting) streaming services, Netflix has most successfully taken advantage of this new branch of the culture. Primarily known for its Netflix television originals, the platform has dedicated a lot of its resources to producing theatrical quality films, most notably in the action genre. However, as secretly as it might be kept, Netflix isn't the only streamer to produce entertaining and propulsive action films. Ranging from movie star vehicles to excellent reimaginings of beloved franchises, .

In 's futuristic sci-fi action film, soldiers from the year 2051 arrive in 2022 to warn of an upcoming extinction-level alien invasion. To stop this event, 's Dan Forester leads a mixed group of present-day soldiers and civilians who are sent to the future to fight the alien army. 's expansive supporting cast includes , , and .

The Tomorrow War, through its , provides an exciting adventure for sci-fi fans. Yvonne Strahovski and Sam Richardson's supporting performances were pointedly praised, as were the majority of the film's action sequences. In its , The Tomorrow War also aims to speak to a larger issue while entertaining audiences.

2023's follows an ordinary married couple attempting to juggle their successful careers and home lives. However, unknown to Dave (), his wife, Emma (), is a deadly assassin for hire. Predictably, as the details of her professional life come to light, it tests the limits of their seven-year marriage.

Role Play is an entertaining action flick that sees Kaley Cuoco pull off a different type of character than audiences might be used to seeing from her. Amidst all the action, though, is the chemistry-filled central relationship between Emma and Dave. Cuoco and Oyelowo's performances effortlessly convince audiences of their characters' shared history. Never taking itself too seriously,, the perfect action vehicle to pass the time.

In a rare filmmaking move, directed 2024's , an American remake of his 1989 film of the same name. Set in France, this version starred , , , and . Attempts at an American remake of The Killer had been circulating for over 30 years, with John Woo on board to produce the most recent attempt. However, in 2015, following several false starts, Woo confirmed that he would direct the remake.

As is in line with John Woo's filmography, 2024's The Killer is . While not as groundbreaking or seminal as the 1989 film, the 2024 version more than holds its weight. that only Woo can come up with, the film is engaging and thrilling, with surplus adrenaline-fueled thrills to satiate excited action film fans.

In 2024, and remade 's action film . In the film, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a former UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida roadhouse. While working there, Elwood Dalton (Gyllenhaal) comes into conflict with a local crime boss () and his organization's psychotic enforcer (). and round out the cast.

While not necessarily an update on the original, 2024's Road House does deliver equal thrills for a new generation. The film's fight scenes are engaging and, in many instances, excitingly choreographed. Conor McGregor makes for a physically intimidating antagonist, and his faceoffs with Jake Gyllenhaal's Elwood Dalton are the highlights of the film. Although far from perfect, Road House is that will appeal to all those who love their action with an extra dose of stylistic flair.

In 2021, Amazon Prime Video stayed in the business with their feature adaptation of his 1993 novel, Without Remorse, written by and directed by . In , stars as the Clancy protagonist, John Kelly, who embarks on a revenge path when his wife and members of his Navy SEAL unit are killed by Russian hitmen. A regular character in Clancy's Ryanverse novels, the 1993 novel was the first time Kelly's origin story was detailed.

Tapping into contemporary US-Russia tensions, Without Remorse is with a magnetic star performance at its center. Michael B. Jordan excels as the highly skilled, scorned man blinded by his singular desire for revenge. As can be expected from the director of , Without Remorse is packed with .

Eighteen years after the completion of The Matrix trilogy, co-wrote and directed . The fourth film in the franchise saw the return of , and as well as a flurry of new characters. The film picks up 60 years after and finds Neo (Keanu Reeves) as a video game developer who has trouble distinguishing reality from fantasy.

Upon its premiere—a day-and-date release with Max—the film was a box office disappointment and met mixed and negative reviews from critics and fans alike. However, in the years since, it has become the prevailing opinion that The Matrix Resurrections was misunderstood. The film has received consistent praise for its earnestness and purity. In a period of constant cynicism, The Matrix Resurrections was while delivering all from a Matrix film.

Noted World War II aficionado wrote and starred in this naval action war film based on 's 1955 novel The Good Shepherd. follows a Navy commander's efforts during the 'Battle of the Atlantic' and his command of an Allied defense against German U-boats. , and joined Hanks in the film's cast.

Clocking in at an efficient 90-minute runtime, Greyhound has emerged as an underrated dad movie in recent years. The film was largely praised for its , led by a reliably great Hanks, joined by a more-than-capable ensemble. At the 2021 Academy Awards, Greyhound was nominated for Best Sound, a testament to the film's technical brilliance.

As mentioned above, while the theatrical experience remains important, the ease of streaming has greatly contributed to its success. Sometimes you just want to relax at home and (movie stars). That is exactly what provides. Written and directed by , the film reunites famous friends and for a charming comedy of errors hitman film.

Wolfs sees Clooney and Pitt play two aging fixers who, despite preferring to work alone, are forced to work together on a job. When a District Attorney panics after a young man dies in her room, the two separate fixers are brought in by different interested parties to fix the situation. The night's events proceed to uncover a larger conspiracy and a surprising respect and affection between the two fixers. Clooney and Pitt are as charming as ever and perfect for a night of streaming.

In 's , plays a smokejumper in Montana who becomes a recently orphaned boy's sole protector. Based on a novel of the same name by , the film follows a young boy who witnesses his father's murder and looks for protection from the chasing assassins with Angelina Jolie's Hannah.

Those Who Wish Me Dead marked Angelina Jolie's first action film in over a decade. One of the biggest stars of the 2000s and on, Jolie is right at home in the genre. Supported by an ensemble of usual Sheridan players and new recruits, including , and , Angelina Jolie reminds audiences of her action star bona fides with an excellent physical performance. Those Who Wish Me Dead is of the genre.

Very accustomed to reinvigorating franchises, followed up his excellent with 2022's . A prequel to the Predator franchise, it is the franchise's first film to have a sole female lead. The film is set in the Northern Great Plains in 1719 and stars Amber Midthunder as Nuru, a Comanche woman who has to protect her people from the vicious Predators while fending off imperialistic French fur traders.

Stripped down and focused, Prey emphasized many of the things that made the original 1987 entry so singular. A gritty survivalist story, Prey embraces the usually sidelined lead and tribe at its center and makes a film that is much more than a sci-fi story. Through effective filmmaking, a strong attention to the details about the Comanche Nation and a willingness to engage with its themes of colonization and exploitation, Prey produced a surprising, patient and tense film that is arguably the best entry in the storied Predator franchise.

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