The way things are looking, we could all use some good, old escapism in 2025. Going to the cinema is always a surefire way to tune out and into another world for a while—and sometimes action movies, with their gripping plots, high-octane stunts, and blockbuster qualities are the best for that.

There are dozens of exciting action movies due out in 2025, from intriguing, women-fronted spinoffs of beloved franchises to highly anticipated sequels to original assassin and espionage thrillers. Whether you love classic, big-budget action films or prefer ones that defy genre a bit, there's likely something coming soon that'll draw you to the multiplex or captivate you on streaming. Below, find the best action movies of 2025, including what's coming soon and due out later this year.

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Release date: February 21

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Clive Owen, Taz Skylar, Flavia Watson, and Ray Fearon

Why it’s worth seeing: Martin Campbell, who directed multiple James Bond movies including 2006’s beloved Casino Royale, is behind this high-intensity action-thriller. It’s set at a political function that’s hijacked by a group of activists, some of which become violent and take hostages. Thankfully for the attendees, the building’s window cleaner (yes, that’s where the film gets its title) played by Daisy Ridley is present, doing her job, and actually a “dishonorably discharged but highly trained ex-soldier.”