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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. 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. 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.

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  3. 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. 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.

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  5. 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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  7. 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. 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. 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. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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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  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

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  16. 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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  17. 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

  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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+

  21. 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.

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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.

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