Netflix is bolstering its action lineup this May, responding to subscribers’ evident appetite for adrenaline-fueled entertainment that consistently dominates the platform’s Top 10 Movies rankings.
The streaming giant will add several high-octane titles to its library throughout the month, offering viewers a mix of blockbuster classics and original productions.
Among the most anticipated arrivals is Ridley Scott’s crime epic American Gangster, landing May 1. The 2007 film stars Denzel Washington as Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas opposite Russell Crowe’s determined detective.
Washington fans can enjoy a double feature with The Equalizer 2, also arriving May 1, where the actor reprises his role as vigilante Robert McCall seeking vengeance for a murdered colleague.
For horror-action enthusiasts, South Korean sensation Train to Busan joins the platform May 2. The critically acclaimed zombie thriller follows passengers fighting for survival during a nationwide outbreak.
Francis Lawrence’s supernatural action film Constantine, starring Keanu Reeves as the titular demon hunter, arrives May 1 — bringing its cult following to the service as Reeves prepares for the long-awaited sequel currently in development.
Joe Wright’s unconventional assassin thriller Hanna featuring Saoirse Ronan also drops May 1, alongside Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi military satire Starship Troopers.
Martial arts fans should note The Paper Tigers (May 1), following three middle-aged kung fu prodigies who must reclaim their skills to avenge their mentor’s death.
Netflix original Last Bullet completes the action-packed lineup on May 7, concluding the French trilogy that began with Lost Bullet in 2020.
The full roster of May releases spans over 100 titles across all genres, with action films representing a significant portion of the new content.
