Over 200 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Action Movies Of 2023
Latest additions: Ballerina, Freelance, The Creator
Most divisive: Detective Knight: Independence
2023 is proving to be an incredible year for high-octane action movies which is why we are ranking them from best to worst using votes from action film fans like you. From disaster films such as Gerard Butler's Plane to highly anticipated sequels like Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1. 2023 action movies are sure to top the best of last year with promising titles and franchise installments that audiences can't wait to see on the big screen. Now it's time to decide which of these movies deserves to be in the top ten and ultimately the number one spot. That's where you and your votes can help.
Vote up your favorite 2023 action movies and don't hesitate to vote down the films that you think others should skip, despite being fans of action flicks. You should also check back for upcoming and new action movies as they are added to the list upon being released. The other great part about this list is the Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and Paramount+ buttons below each film so you can stream them whenever you want.
With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen Ji-Dan, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada
In the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the motley crew of space heroes returns to the cosmic stage. Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), leads his team on another daring mission. Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), and Groot (Vin Diesel) are back, bringing their unique blend of skills and quirks to tackle new threats. This Marvel Cinematic Universe installment continues its tradition of action-packed sequences, witty dialogue, and unexpected twists. The film's genre-bending style expertly fuses elements of sci-fi, comedy, and adventure, creating a cinematic experience that is as entertaining as it is unpredictable. The movie intertwines grand galactic battles with intimate personal narratives, resulting in a dynamic narrative that keeps audiences at the edge of their seats.
Actors: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff
During the last days of World War II, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-Earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide to steal his gold, they quickly discover they just tangled with no ordinary miner.
Actors: Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, Onni Tommila
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) is an animated superhero film that plunges Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) into a multiverse of infinite possibilities. A cosmic collision with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) kick-starts a new adventure, catapulting him across parallel realities. In these diverse dimensions, he encounters various iterations of Spider-Man, each uniquely captivating. This high-octane journey through the Spider-Verse challenges our young hero to embrace his destiny, navigate a complex web of relationships, and ultimately save all existence from imminent destruction. With its genre-bending narrative and vibrant animation style, it's a visual treat that pushes the boundaries of storytelling.
Actors: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Jake Johnson
Released: 2023
Directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Actors: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Jesse Smith
Released: 2023
Directed by: Jonathan M. Goldstein, John Francis Daley
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