Our team compiled the best action movies on Disney+ and here is what they came up with
Disney isn’t just all fairytales and heartwarming musicals. There’s also plenty of action in the abundant library of exciting movies with many thrills. This includes Marvel, Star Wars, Fox, and more. When the kids are a little older, or you’re just in the mood for something action-packed when the kids head off to bed, here are the best action movies on Disney+ you can find streaming on Disney+.
Here are the 12 best action movies on Disney+ to check out on the streaming service.
1. Best Action Movies on Disney+ – Captain America: The Winter Soldier
As the second film in the Captain America trilogy, The Winter Soldier is easily the best of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film finds Steve Rogers trying to adjust to the 21st century and finding friendship in his fellow soldier Sam Wilson. Steve soon discovers that his best friend, Bucky Barnes, didn’t die during the war with HYDRA and seeks to find him. Unfortunately, Barnes is now a brainwashed assassin, part of a much larger scheme as HYDRA infiltrates the SHIELD organization. Directed by the Russo Brothers, who would later helm the two biggest Avengers movies, the film stars Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp, Hayley Atwell, Toby Jones, Jenny Agutter, Robert Redford, and Samuel L. Jackson.
2. Logan
Taking place many years into the X-Men continuity, Logan portrays the twilight years of Wolverine amid the near-extinction of mutants. Having grown bitter at the worsened world, the once-superhero finds little left to fight for in this world as he cares for the elderly Professor Xavier. It’s only once he runs across the mutant child X-23, based on his DNA, that he has some hope for the future and something worth dying for. Directed by James Mangold (The Wolverine), this brutal superhero film stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Merchant, and Dafne Keen.
3. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Amid the Star Wars sequel trilogy, director Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) helmed this prequel/side-story that feels like a much different Star Wars movie. Taking on a darker tone, a misfit band of rebels is assembled for the dangerous task of letting the resistance know about the weaknesses of the Galactic Empire’s Deathstar. A daring mission is on as a group of anti-heroes sacrifice their lives for freedom in this Dirty Dozen-style take on the Star Wars universe, complete with an intense starship battle where not all heroes survive. The film’s ensemble cast includes Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Jiang Wen, and Forest Whitaker.
4. Avengers Infinity War
The superhero ensemble known as the Avengers faces their toughest villain yet as the alien warlord Thanos is nearing his ultimate goal. He plans to collect the mysterious Infinity Stones that will grant him the power to wipe out half the universe. To stop him, every superhero in the galaxy will have to band together to stop this dangerous threat to all. Featuring intense fight sequences and an abundance of eye-popping special effects is major Avengers film features a massive cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldaña, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt.
5. Avengers Endgame
Following the events of Infinity War, the Avengers struggle to undo the damage done by Thanos. To bring back half the universe, they launch a complex plan that will send them across space and time to triumph over the evil that was Thanos’s ultimate wish. What follows is the greatest crossover event of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, resulting in one of the grandest showdowns of every superhero banding together for the most explosive battle for the universe. Once more directed by the Russo brothers, there’s an even bigger cast assembled as nearly every character from the MCU is assembled for this towering end to Marvel’s Phase III.
6. Avatar
James Cameron returned to science fiction with a stunning adventure in 2009’s Avatar. The dazzling alien planet of Pandora becomes a target for the human race when Earth seeks resources. On that planet, humans cannot breathe the air but can transfer their minds into avatars of the native creatures known as the Na’vi. Jake Sully is one of the soldiers tasked with relations with the locals and soon finds himself falling for them. He’ll soon have to choose a side in this environmentalist action film of aliens and mecha. With gorgeous special effects and thrilling action sequences, Cameron’s technological epic stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver.
7. Free Guy
Taking place within a video game world, Guy has lived a blissfully ignorant life as a non-playable character in a violent online game. As a simple bank teller, he soon dreams of more and learns the truth about himself and his world. Aiming to improve his world, he strives to improve his digital realm. He also uncovers a conspiracy within the game’s development designed to use this newfound technology for corporate greed. As an astute satire of gaming culture and a fun dose of special-effects action, Free Guy is a surprisingly insightful action romp from director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) and starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, and Taika Waititi.
8. Star Wars: The Last Jedi
As the eighth chapter of Star Wars and the second film of the sequel trilogy, The Last Jedi is one of the most daring, exciting, and visually eye-popping entries in this sci-fi epic. After defeating the First Order’s powerful planet-killing base, the rebels struggle to outrun the pursuing First Order fleet led by Supreme Emperor Snoke and his proto-Darth Vader Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, the aspiring Jedi Rei attempts to seek teaching from the hermit Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. She not only discovers dark truths about herself but the history of the Jedi that has led to this point of a new war in the galaxy. This entry contains plenty of action, with unforgettable imagery in the throne room battle and the shocking hyperspace assault on the First Order fleet. Directed by Ryan Johnson (Knives Out), the film stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern, and Benicio del Toro.
9. Best Action Movies on Disney+ – Captain America: Civil War
Although it’s more of an Avengers film, given the ensemble, Civil War is the third film in the Captain America trilogy that tackles the tougher question of authority. After the events of Age of Ultron, the Avengers have their vigilance called into question by the United Nations. Accords are drafted as an oversight for the collateral damage of the superheroes. While Tony “Iron Man” Stark agrees with these new rules, Steve “Captain America” Rogers goes against them due to the problems of trying to track down the rogue and brainwashed Bucky Barnes. This leads to an exciting showdown of superheroes versus superheroes, with the first appearances of Black Panther Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by the Russo brothers (Avengers: Endgame), this thrilling superhero skirmish stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Emily VanCamp, Marisa Tomei, Tom Holland, Frank Grillo, Martin Freeman, and William Hurt.
10. Deadpool
As the most meta of the Marvel Comics movies, Deadpool portrays an anti-hero very much aware of his superhero world and superhero cinema in general. Wade Wilson gains superpowers of regenerative healing thanks to a villain’s scheme. Angered by his charred face, Wade throws on a costume and goes on a giddy revenge adventure. and violence, laughing at all the conventions along the way. In addition to being overloaded with gruesome violence, Deadpool is an absurdly hilarious film for poking fun at itself, commenting on everything from the lack of X-Men characters to the questionable nature of the superhero landing. Directed by Tim Miller (Terminator: Dark Fate), this campy dose of superhero action stars Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, and Brianna Hildebrand.
11. The Incredibles
Pixar’s most action-packed animated film centers around the lives of superheroes. Heroes Mr. Incredible and Elasti-Girl marry each other amid the outlawing of superheroes. While they struggle with being parents, the longing for superheroism leads them into the devilish clutches of the evil Syndrome, a new supervillain with a personal vendetta against heroes. Directed by Brad Bird (The Iron Giant), this animated action-adventure is a thrilling ride complete with robot fights, hidden island bases, and a James Bond-style score by Michael Giacchino. The stellar voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, and Elizabeth Peña.
12. Tron: Legacy
Fittingly titled for being a legacy sequel, Tron: Legacy is the long-awaited sequel to Disney’s 1982 sci-fi cyber adventure. Decades after the first film’s events, the cyber world of the Grid is under attack by Clu, the digital clone of the lost programmer Flynn. It’s now up to Flynn’s estranged son, Sam, to enter this digital realm and preserve the mysterious AI born from technology and targeted by the corrupt. The world of the Grid becomes a battleground with action that ranges from high-speed bike races to daring aerial combat. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), this sci-fi action-adventure stars Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, and Michael Sheen.