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The best action & adventure on Netflix right now

Right now the best action & adventure films and series on Netflix in the United States are Arcane (2021), Stranger Things (2016) and Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005). This is the top 30 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 11, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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1. Arcane2021
Series · 2 seasonsAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy★ 8.7
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.
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2. Stranger Things2016
Series · 5 seasonsAction & Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy★ 8.5
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
Stream onNetflix
3. Avatar: The Last Airbender2005
Series · 3 seasonsAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy★ 8.8
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Stream onNetflixParamount+
4. Teach You a Lesson2026
Series · 1 seasonAction & Adventure, Drama, Comedy★ 9.4
An inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) who is authorized by the government to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.
Stream onNetflix
5. The Umbrella Academy2019
Series · 4 seasonsAction & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama★ 8.4
Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.
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6. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse2018
Film · 1h 57mAnimation, Action, Adventure★ 8.4
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man.
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7. Vikings2013
Series · 6 seasonsAction & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics★ 8.1
The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes.
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8. The Last Kingdom2015
Series · 5 seasonsAction & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics★ 8.3
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity.
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9. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners2022
Series · 2 seasonsAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy★ 8.5
In a dystopia riddled with corruption and cybernetic implants, a talented but reckless street kid strives to become a mercenary outlaw — an edgerunner.
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10. Swapped2026
Film · 1h 42mAdventure, Animation, Family★ 8.8
A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back.
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11. The Walking Dead2010
Series · 11 seasonsAction & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy★ 8.1
Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.
Stream onNetflixPhiloAMC+YouTube TV+1
12. Gladiator2000
Film · 2h 35mAction, Drama, Adventure★ 8.2
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred.
Stream onNetflixParamount+KanopyYouTube TV+2
13. Top Gun: Maverick2022
Film · 2h 11mAction, Drama★ 8.2
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized…
Stream onNetflixParamount+YouTube TV
14. Stargate SG-11997
Series · 10 seasonsSci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure★ 8.3
The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets.
Stream onNetflixPrime VideofuboTVMGM++6
15. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish2022
Film · 1h 43mAnimation, Adventure, Fantasy★ 8.2
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left.
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16. Scarface1983
Film · 2h 50mAction, Crime, Drama★ 8.2
After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami.
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17. Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia2016
Series · 3 seasonsFamily, Animation, Action & Adventure★ 8.4
After uncovering a mysterious amulet, an average teen assumes an unlikely destiny and sets out to save two worlds.
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18. S.W.A.T.2017
Series · 8 seasonsCrime, Action & Adventure, Drama★ 8.0
A Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he…
Stream onNetflixPrime VideofuboTVPhilo+2
19. SEAL Team2017
Series · 7 seasonsAction & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics★ 8.0
Military drama following the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high stakes missions our country can ask of them.
Stream onNetflixParamount+Wonder Project
20. One Piece1999
Series · 23 seasonsAction & Adventure, Comedy, Animation★ 8.8
Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D.
Stream onNetflixHuluCrunchyroll
21. BLUE EYE SAMURAI2023
Series · 2 seasonsAction & Adventure, Animation★ 8.5
Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.
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22. Aliens1986
Film · 2h 17mAction, Thriller, Science Fiction★ 8.0
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years.
Stream onNetflixHuluYouTube TV
23. Heat1995
Film · 2h 50mCrime, Drama, Action★ 7.9
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest.
Stream onNetflixPrime VideoYouTube TV
24. NCIS2003
Series · 24 seasonsCrime, Drama, Action & Adventure★ 7.6
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
Stream onNetflixHulufuboTVParamount++2
25. How to Train Your Dragon2010
Film · 1h 38mFantasy, Adventure, Animation★ 7.9
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle.
Stream onParamount+PeacockNetflix
26. Alchemy of Souls2022
Series · 2 seasonsDrama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure★ 8.6
She was named Naksu because wherever she went, a trail of heads followed. She performs the alchemy of souls, magic that can change people's bodies and souls, which is forbidden in Daeho, and ends up being chased.
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27. How to Train Your Dragon2025
Film · 2h 5mFantasy, Family, Action★ 7.9
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.
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28. Vincenzo2021
Series · 1 seasonAction & Adventure, Comedy, Drama★ 8.5
During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian Mafia lawyer gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.
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29. Hawaii Five-02010
Series · 10 seasonsCrime, Drama, Action & Adventure★ 7.7
Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0). Steve's team is joined by Chin Ho Kelly, Danny "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.
Stream onNetflixParamount+
30. Bloodhounds2023
Series · 2 seasonsDrama, Action & Adventure, Crime★ 8.5
Faced with ruthless foes with a violent thirst, two young boxers band together — risking life and limb to bring justice and protect their loved ones.
Stream onNetflix

Questions

What are the best action & adventure films and series on Netflix right now?: In the United States, as of November 11, 2026: Arcane (2021), rated 8.7 out of 10 on TMDB, then Stranger Things and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
How is this list made?: Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?: Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

The best action & adventure on Netflix right now

1. Arcane2021

2. Stranger Things2016

3. Avatar: The Last Airbender2005

4. Teach You a Lesson2026

5. The Umbrella Academy2019

6. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse2018

7. Vikings2013

8. The Last Kingdom2015

9. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners2022

10. Swapped2026

11. The Walking Dead2010

12. Gladiator2000

13. Top Gun: Maverick2022

14. Stargate SG-11997

15. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish2022

16. Scarface1983

17. Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia2016

18. S.W.A.T.2017

19. SEAL Team2017

20. One Piece1999

21. BLUE EYE SAMURAI2023

22. Aliens1986

23. Heat1995

24. NCIS2003

25. How to Train Your Dragon2010

26. Alchemy of Souls2022

27. How to Train Your Dragon2025

28. Vincenzo2021

29. Hawaii Five-02010

30. Bloodhounds2023

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