Best action movies and series on Showmax
Can’t get enough of car chases and fight scenes? We’ve trawled through the entire Showmax catalogue to pick our favourite hard-hitting action movies and series. Travel from war zones to outer space in this action-packed selection.
From gripping heists to the relentless pursuit for justice, heart-stopping hand-to-hand (or sword-to-sword) combat, war zone terror, high-stakes shootouts and the bloody quest for revenge, this curated selection of action-packed series and movies is sure to satisfy your craving for non-stop excitement.
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Twisters (2024)
Storm chasers take on Mother Nature in this thriller with a modern twist. A former tornado chaser is lured back to Oklahoma to study tornadoes using new technology.
Gladiator II (2024)
In this epic saga, a gladiator must draw strength from his past to avenge his family and return Rome to its former glory.
Tulsa King S2
An Italian mobster, played by Sylvester Stallone, is given the startling task of reestablishing his Italian mafia family in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth tell the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter with Mad Max.
Boy Kills World (2023)
Boy is a maniacal killer who’s been trained to assassinate Hilda Van Der Koy and avenge his family’s murder.
Venom: The Last Dance (2024)
Tom Hardy reunites with the symbiote in this thrilling third instalment. Eddie and Venom are on the run, hunted by both their worlds, forcing them into a devastating decision.
Power Book IV: Force S2
Tommy Egan is on a mission to avenge Liliana and take over Chicago. But what is he willing to sacrifice to ascend a kingpin’s throne?
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
As always, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence find themselves in a precarious situation as they are framed and on the run in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
The Killer (2024)
When a feared contract killer refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted by old colleagues and a determined detective.
Civil War (2024)
Amid a civil war, a group of journalists try to reach DC before rebel factions get to the White House in this dystopian thriller.
Billy the Kid S2
An epic western adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble roots to his days as a gunslinger to his role in the war.
The Fall Guy (2024)
A stuntman must track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life in this crazy mixture of action, comedy and romance.
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 1 (2024)
Based on DC’s iconic comic book. The Monitor tries to gather heroes from across the Multiverse to fight his evil counterpart.
Chicago PD S11
Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, following two different units at the Chicago police department: uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
The long-anticipated sequel to the 2018 release. Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father’s death.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
It’s all hands on deck in this exciting sequel to 2021’s hit reboot. It brings together Ghostbusters, new and old, as they try to save the world from a second ice age.
Monkey Man (2024)
This heart-pounding and brutally sweet revenge thriller follows the journey of Kid, who’s played by Dev Patel. He’s on a quest for justice against those who took everything from him.
The Equalizer S1-4
Queen Latifah plays Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
Land of Bad (2024)
A US Army special forces unit is ambushed during a mission and their only hope is a remote Air Force drone operator.
The Sympathizer S1
The Sympathizer follows a communist spy who finds that his spying days aren’t over when he ends up in Los Angeles as a refugee at the end of the Vietnam War.
Want something with a different kind of action?
The White Lotus S1-3
Follow the outrageous exploits of the employees and guests of an exclusive resort in this buzz-worthy HBO comedy drama.
After We Fell (2021)
Tessa and Hardin face another test when Tessa makes a life-changing decision and shocking revelations threaten everything they’ve built.
Fellow Travelers S1
Follow the decades-long chronicle of the risky, volatile and steamy relationship between the charismatic and ambitious Hawk and the pious and idealistic Tim, who fall in love at the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare.
And Just Like That S2
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Nicole Ari Parker reprise their iconic roles in this mini-series about their new chapter.
The Deuce S1-3
A top-flight cast and a thoughtful storyline gives this series about the golden age of porn a touch of class.
HBO’s Industry: “Euphoria, but in a bank”
Expect more drinking, sex, drugs and yet more sex In Season 2 of HBO’s slick series about young investment bankers.
After Ever Happy (2022)
A shocking truth about Tessa and Hardin’s families emerges, leading them to realise they are more similar than they ever thought.
Swap the chill for a long, hot summer with Love Island UK on Showmax
Get ready for a sizzling summer adventure with Love Island Season 10, coming first to Showmax from the UK, hosted by Maya Jama.
Eye-opening documentaries to stream
1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed (2023)
Emmy-winning filmmaker and comedian W Kamau Bell tackles the joys and challenges of growing up mixed-race through conversations with kids and families, including his own.
100 Foot Wave S1-3
This Emmy-winning docuseries follows big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara’s decade-long odyssey chasing a massive wave in a small fishing village in Portugal.
Wild Wild Space (2024)
A high-stakes HBO doccie that chronicles the modern-day, celestial land grab – a fast-paced, high-stakes race of epic proportions in which companies compete to blast satellite-carrying rockets into low Earth orbit.
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Anatomy of Lies: Women who con
Grey’s Anatomy’s most shocking medical case took place behind the scenes. Find out how co-executive producer and writer Elisabeth Finch faked cancer and personal tragedy, and meet five more of the world’s most questionable con women.
Anatomy of Lies S1
This riveting doccie series reveals the rise and fall of Grey’s Anatomy star writer Elisabeth Finch, whose jaw-dropping lies fooled Hollywood for years.
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night S1
SNL creator Lorne Michaels commemorates the show’s 50th anniversary. Featuring a look into the audition and writing processes, a deep dive into the ‘More Cowbell’ sketch, and an exploration of SNL’s 11th season.
The Golden Boy: Oscar De La Hoya (2023)
This explosive two-part sports documentary peels back the layers of this celebrated yet complicated figure.
Showmax Originals you'll love
Cheta M Season 2: The story so far
Plot, betrayals and major twists on Cheta M Season 2, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Made in Nigeria
Kwame’s Gambit (2024)
Kwame, a family man battling gambling addiction, loses his family’s savings and joins a drug cartel. Desperate to protect his family, he seeks redemption and escape.
Made in Ghana
Missed the 11th AMVCAs? Watch the awards on Showmax
Showmax will stream the full broadcast of the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards from 14 May 2025.
Made in Nigeria
The Mommy Club Tanzania
One of Showmax’s biggest Original reality shows, The Mommy Club, heads to Tanzania where five celebrated actresses balance motherhood, careers, and friendships.