Top 20 action movies of 2023: everything you need to wait and see
Miscellaneous / / April 06, 2023
New films by Guy Ritchie and David Fincher, the return of Paul Atreides and John Wick, and the Hunger Games prequel.
1. crash
plane
- UK, USA, 2023.
- Action, thriller.
- Premiere: 26 January.
- IMDb: 6.9.
The pilot is forced to make an emergency landing: due to the storm, the plane was critically damaged. But the island he lands on is overrun by terrorists. And now they threaten the crew and passengers.
Painting received mixed reviews. But it will definitely appeal to fans of classic action movies.
2. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
- USA, 2023.
- Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Comedy.
- Premiere: 15 February.
Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne explore the Quantum Realm. They have to communicate with strange creatures and travel to unfamiliar places that were previously considered impossible.
The premiere of the new film about Ant-Man will take place this winter. Paul Rudd also stars in the title role.
3. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
- USA, Canada, 2023.
- Fantasy, adventure, comedy, action.
- Premiere: 3 March.
Ejin joins a group of seekers in order to get long lost relic. Everything is going wrong with this company. So they need to learn how to work together, no matter how hard it is.
The film will be released this spring. Starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant.
4. 65
- USA, 2023.
- Fantasy, action.
- Premiere: 9 March.
The main character's ship crashes on an unknown planet. Now the astronaut and the surviving girl are waiting for a dangerous journey and encounters with monsters that they have not seen before. After all, this is the Earth 65 million years ago.
Starring Adam Driver. Before his acting career, he was actually a Marine. This is the first project where the skills from his former job came in handy.
5. John Wick - 4
John Wick: Chapter 4
- USA, 2023.
- Action, thriller, crime.
- Premiere: 22 March.
John Wick finds a way to his freedom. He will have to fight the most powerful clans and go through betrayals in order to save himself.
Starring again Keanu Reeves. The creators say that this film will be the final part in the John Wick saga, and hint that the story may not end well for the hero.
6. Translator
The Covenant
- UK, Spain, 2023.
- Action, thriller, crime.
- Premiere: 21 April.
John Kinley is serving in Afghanistan. He goes on one of his last assignments and fails: only he and the interpreter Ahmed will survive from the entire unit. Ahmed now has to help Kinley get to the safe zone.
New film Guy Ritchie will come out this spring. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Emily Beacham.
7. Gangs of Paris
Apache
- France, 2023.
- Action, drama, history.
- Premiere: 4 May.
A young woman infiltrates a crime family responsible for her brother's murder. She does not have a complicated plan - she is ready to destroy enemies until she gets to the gang leader.
The premiere of this French film in Russia will take place in May. The plot hints that something cruel happened.
8. Fast & Furious 10
Fast X
- USA, 2023.
- Action, crime, detective.
- Premiere: 19 May.
The creators of the new part keep the plot secret - so far nothing is known about the picture. It can be assumed that the heroes will again not be limited to cars and will move on everything.
It is reported that the cast will not undergo major changes: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa, Brie Larson, Rita Moreno will star.
9. Transformers: Rise of the Beastbots
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
- USA, 2023.
- Fantasy, thriller, adventure.
- Premiere: 7 June.
In the 90s, archaeologists make a discovery that awakens ancient forces. The Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons join the fight against the Autobots and Decepticons. Archaeologists Noah and Elena find themselves involved in a conflict in which Optimus Prime and the Autobots fight for their right to exist.
The new part of the franchise about transformers will be released this summer. Starring Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson. The director's chair was taken by Creed 2 author Steven Caple Jr.
10. Indiana Jones and the Clock of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- USA, 2023.
- Action, adventure.
- Premiere: 28 June.
The legendary Indiana Jones is about to retire - he realizes that he no longer fits into the new world. However, when a sworn enemy appears on the horizon, Indiana will again have to put on a cowboy hat and go in search of an ancient powerful artifact that can get to the villains.
New part Indiana gathered an impressive cast: starring Harrison Ford, Antonio Banderas, Boyd Holbrook and Mads Mikkelsen. The film was directed by James Mangold, who directed Logan and Ford v Ferrari.
11. Mission Impossible: Deadly Reckoning. Part 1
Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One
- USA, 2023.
- Action, thriller, adventure.
- Premiere: 12 July.
The creators of the picture do not disclose the details of the plot, despite the fact that there is not much time left before the premiere. The trailer hints at an epic action movie that would be a great conclusion to this franchise.
Tom Cruise is still in the title role. It is reported that this film will be the penultimate part in the Ethan Hunt universe.
12. Kraven Hunter
Kraven the Hunter
- USA, 2023.
- Fantasy, thriller, adventure.
- Premiere: 4 October.
Little is known about the upcoming film. It is reported that in the center of the plot is Sergei Kravinoff, a native of Russia.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, RAssel Crow and Fred Hechinger.
13. Dune-2
Dune: Part Two
- USA, Canada, 2023.
- Fantasy, Action, Drama, Adventure.
- Premiere: 1 November.
Paul Atreides sets out on a journey to avenge the brutal murder of his family. He will have to face a terrifying choice: save the love of his life or save the universe.
Denis Villeneuve's new film will premiere on November 1st. Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. The success of the first part made it clear that "Dune”may turn into a franchise - the continuation was put into production immediately after the announcement of the first fees.
14. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Snakes and Songbirds
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- USA, 2023.
- Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Drama.
- Premiere: 15 November.
Eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow has not yet become president of Panem and a tyrant. He sees a chance to change his fate when he is chosen to mentor the Tenth Hunger Games.
Hunter Schafer, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage and Burn Gorman star in the new installment of the Hunger Games saga. The picture will be a prequel to the previous parts.
15. Rebel Moon
Rebel Moon
- USA, 2023.
- Fantasy, Action, Drama, Adventure.
- Premiere: 22 December.
peace-loving colony edge of the galaxy forced to seek help after being threatened by the massive army of the tyrant Balizarius. In desperation, the settlers send the woman in search of warriors ready to protect them.
A new Zack Snyder film is expected at the end of 2023. The film will be released on Netflix.
16. Borderlands
Borderlands
- USA, 2023.
- Fantasy, Action, Thriller, Comedy.
- Premiere: 2023
Lilith returns to her home planet Pandora. She wants to find the missing daughter of the most powerful being on the planet - Atlas. Lilith makes a deal with other criminals who want to help her. Together they will face the most dangerous monsters and bandits in the universe to find a girl with incredible strength and power.
Borderlands is an adaptation of the game of the same name. The project is expected to be released at the end of 2023.
17. ferrari
Ferrari
- USA, 2023.
- Action, drama, biography.
- Premiere: 2023
1957 The former racer is in crisis. His company is bankrupt, and the marriage does not go well after the death of his son. The hero decides to put everything he has on the line in the upcoming race. This Italian entrepreneur is called Enzo Ferrari.
Starring Adam Driver and Shailene Woodley. The film is expected to premiere at the end of 2023.
18. Murderer
The Killer
- France, USA, 2023.
- Action, thriller, drama, crime.
- Premiere: 2023
Mercenary murderer begins to think about changing his profession: one day he realized that his conscience was tormenting him. However, his employers are not ready to refuse his services so quickly and require the mercenary to fulfill his duties.
The new David Fincher film is expected to be released in late 2023. Michael Fassbender will play the lead role in the film.
19. Kung Fury - 2
Kung Fury: The Movie
- USA, Sweden, 2023.
- Fantasy, thriller, comedy, crime.
- Premiere: 2023
Kung Fury travels through space and time. He is trying to save his friends, protect his kung fu academy, and defeat evil once and for all. He is threatened by a villain hiding in the shadows who wants to help the Führer in his terrible goals.
David Sandberg, who directed the first part of Kung Fury as an amateur, is preparing a sequel with real stars: the film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Fassbender.
20. Tyler Rake: Rescue Operation 2
Extraction 2
- USA, 2023.
- Action, crime.
- Premiere: 2023
Tyler Reik is given a new assignment - this time he needs to save his family, which is threatened by a Georgian gangster. The hero enters the prison to rescue them.
Tyler Rake: Rescue Operation 2 is the sequel to the 2018 film released on Netflix. Starring Chris Hemsworth.
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Text worked on: author Dmitry Kamyshenko, editor Alina Mashkovtseva, proofreader Elena Gritsun