The Dark Knight
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
Action movies on Netflix in the UK
The most popular action movies streaming on Netflix in the UK right now. 723 titles in total. Top picks right now: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Facing El Chapo and Spider-Man. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: Action movies on Netflix in the UK
Updated · Ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week · Subscription titles only
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) · ★ 8.8/10 · Animation, Action, Fantasy
The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final… - The Dark Knight (2008) · ★ 8.5/10 · Action, Thriller, Crime
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal… - The Dark Knight Rises (2012) · ★ 7.8/10 · Action, Crime, Drama
Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently… - Facing El Chapo (2026) · ★ 8.8/10 · Crime, Action, Thriller
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss. - Spider-Man (2002) · ★ 7.4/10 · Action, Science Fiction
After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero… - Venom: The Last Dance (2024) · ★ 6.7/10 · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains… - War Machine (2026) · ★ 7.5/10 · Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine. - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) · ★ 7.6/10 · Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their… - Batman Begins (2005) · ★ 7.7/10 · Drama, Crime, Action
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the… - Spider-Man 3 (2007) · ★ 6.5/10 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an… - The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) · ★ 6.8/10 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man. - Man of Steel (2013) · ★ 6.7/10 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do.… - The Suicide Squad (2021) · ★ 7.4/10 · Action, Comedy, Adventure
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are… - Kraven the Hunter (2024) · ★ 6.4/10 · Action, Adventure, Thriller
Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to… - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) · ★ 6.0/10 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior,… - Despicable Me 4 (2024) · ★ 7.0/10 · Animation, Comedy, Action
Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in… - The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) · ★ 6.6/10 · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come… - Gladiator II (2024) · ★ 6.6/10 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the… - Furious 7 (2015) · ★ 7.2/10 · Action, Crime, Thriller
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother. - Ready Player One (2018) · ★ 7.6/10 · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular action movies on Netflix in the UK right now?
As of 9 October 2026, the most popular action movies on Netflix in the UK are Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025, rated 8.8/10), The Dark Knight (2008, rated 8.5/10), The Dark Knight Rises (2012, rated 7.8/10), Facing El Chapo (2026, rated 8.8/10) and Spider-Man (2002, rated 7.4/10).
How many action movies are on Netflix in the UK?
There are 723 action movies on Netflix in the UK included with a Netflix subscription, as of 9 October 2026.
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by TMDB popularity, which reflects what people are watching and searching for this week. Last updated 9 October 2026.
