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Racing legend Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is coaxed out of retirement by his former teammate (Javier Bardem) to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a hotshot rookie (Damson Idris)—while chasing one last chance at glory. The Apple Original Film is filled with legit action footage shot during actual Grand Prix weekends. In theaters 6.27.25.

Is the evil Predator now a protagonist? Number six in the sci-fi franchise stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as a young Predator outcast on a remote planet. He finds an unlikely ally (Elle Fanning in an unlikely casting) and together they embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Drops 11.07.25.

(PG-13: Language, Gore) After nearly dying while attempting to collect a bounty, a bail bondsman (Kevin Bacon) awakens to find himself at the mercy of two mysterious women who claim that he’s now an indentured servant for the devil. The Blumhouse-produced series premieres 4.3.2025 on Amazon Prime.

(PG-13: Language) Pedro Pascal and Ben Mendelsohn go back to the ’80s in this genre-bending flick packed with a wild mix of colorful characters. Expect action, adventure, comedy, and drama to collide in this intentionally pulpy trip from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the directing duo behind Half Nelson and Captain Marvel.

Tesla is planning on putting its Optimus humanoid robots into mass production later this year. We suppose that means we’re one year closer to the inevitable robot uprising. SoKrispyMedia’s short film kicks off with an action-packed car chase and ends with Tesla’s bots doing battle with the humans giving chase to one of the company’s EVs.

Athlete Carl Weiseth lives life on the edge. This compilation reel provides a dizzying first-person view of some of his death-defying flights through mountainous rock formations with only his parachute and skis to keep him on course. Carl captured this thrilling ultrawide footage using a GoPro MAX action camera.

Neither a sequel nor a CGI-dominated superhero flick, the R-rated action-thriller Kraven The Hunter is the brutal standalone backstory of another Marvel villain. Kraven’s (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) ruthless gangster father (Russell Crowe) starts him down a path of vengeance, leading him to become one of the most feared hunters and anti-heroes. Drops 12.13.24.

After tons of hype, Gladiator 2 drops today. Ridley Scott’s action-packed sequel to his 2000 Best Picture winner stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and CGI rhinos and baboons. Though it seems unrealistic, history books confirm that wild African beasts did, in fact, thrill Colosseum crowds — and, hopefully, popcorn-munching moviegoers.

Metal Slug Tactics brings the arcade shooter’s eye-popping pixel art and over-the-top action to a more manageable yet no less chaotic form. The game features a turn-based battle system with roguelite elements. It features 110 handcrafted maps, 36 weapons, and nine characters with different skill trees. Drops 11.5.24 on Steam and all major consoles.

Ke Huy Quan stars in this action comedy from the producers of Nobody and Atomic Blonde. The beloved actor plays a seemingly mild-manor realtor who suddenly finds himself pulled back into his former life battling hitmen, henchmen, and an underworld crime boss. Expect plenty of fight scenes between the comedic quips. Drops 2.7.25.

Tom Hardy returns as the toothy, CGI-ed star of Marvel’s Venom: The Last Dance for the final film in the popular sci-fi trilogy. Hardy also co-created the thrilling story, which has Eddie and Venom on the run, hunted by both of their worlds. Guaranteed: tons of fun popcorn-munching action. Drops 10.25.24.

It’s been a decade since the last mainline Metal Gear Solid game, and we’re probably never getting a new one. But it looks like Konami is done with lazy cash grabs. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is an upcoming remake of MGS 3 that seeks to overhaul the graphics and make the controls smoother without touching the over-the-top spy vibe and story.

The sequel to the hit samurai action game Ghost of Tsushima features breathtaking vistas that flex the power of the PS5. Set more than 300 years after the events of the first game, Ghost of Yōtei not only has a new setting and protagonist. It also appears to have more open-world exploration and more interactions with animals. Drops 2025.

One of the best reasons to get a PlayStation 5 is coming to PC soon. Final Fantasy XVI is a generation-spanning medieval fantasy epic told through amazing graphics, music, and voice acting. Its fast-paced action combat system from Capcom’s Ryota Suzuki welcomes beginners and enthusiasts alike. Drops 9.17.24, along with existing DLCs.

Driver Romain Dumas took a Porsche 911 higher than anyone has ever driven a vehicle on Earth. But taking a sports car to the 22,000-foot summit of the Ojos del Salado volcano was no easy task. TangentVector’s 50-minute film Edith: Volcano Ascent documents this extraordinary feat and will debut on 8.16.24 during Monterey Car Week at the Golden State Theater.

(PG-13: Language) A man on his way to post bail for his cousin is assaulted and robbed by the local police themselves. Unfortunately for the crooked cops, their “victim” is a former Marine, and they’re about to reenact Rambo. Writer and director Jeremy Saulnier may have cooked a sleeper in this thrilling action flick. Premieres 9.6.24 on Netflix.