10 Latest Action Comedy Movies of 2025
Action movies don't always have to be solely focused on serious and intense narratives. A prime example of this is the action comedy genre. By incorporating humor, these films effectively lighten the intensity of the action scenes. This blend allows viewers to thoroughly enjoy the movie while still experiencing the thrill of each action-packed moment.
Every year brings a new selection of action comedies, each with their own unique and engagingstorylines. Showpoiler has got a selection of the latest films from this combined genre, perfect for those seeking entertainment recommendations during their leisure time. Here are the films we've compiled:
1. The Union
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Thriller |
Director | Julian Farino |
Cast | Mark Wahlberg Halle Berry |
Mike McKenna's (Mark Wahlberg) ordinary life as a construction worker changes drastically when his former high school sweetheart, Roxane Hall (Halle Berry), comes to him and ask for help. Roxane, who now works for a secret organization known as The Union, recruits Mike for a dangerous mission.
Unbeknownst to Mike, The Union was thrown into chaos after one of their missions in Trieste failed and left many agents dead. As a result, they urgently need someone who appears ordinary, and Mike fits this description perfectly.
The mission involves retrieving a briefcase containing sensitive government information. Despite his initial hesitation, Mike agrees to take on the assignment. Throughout the mission, Mike faces off against Iranian terrorists, North Korean agents, and Russian spies, all while trying to keep up with Roxane's highly trained skills. Will they succeed in retrieving the briefcase?
2. Borderlands
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi |
Director | Eli Roth |
Cast | Cate Blanchett Kevin Hart Jack Black Ariana Greenblatt Jamie Lee Curtis Florian Munteanu |
Borderlands is an American comedy sci-fi movie inspired by the video game series developed by Gearbox Software. The film follows a group of "Safe Hunters" who journey to the planet Pandora in search of an alien vault rumored to contain advanced technology.
The safe hunters consist of Lilith, a notorious criminal; Roland, a former mercenary; Tina, a teenage explosives expert; Krieg, Tina's protector; Tannis, an eccentric scientist; and Claptrap, a clever little robot.
During their journey, they face various challenges from wild creatures and ruthless bandits. Their primary mission is to prevent the powerful leader of a military corporation from reaching the vault first and gaining control of its potentially dangerous contents.
3. The Instigators
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
Director | Doug Liman |
Cast | Matt Damon Casey Affleck |
The movie focuses its story on an ex-marine, Rory, and an ex-con struggling with alcohol addiction, Cobby. The two meet when a group of mobsters hire them to carry out a robbery. With the lure of a sizable share, Rory and Cobby agree to do it.
Joining them is Scalvo, another mobster, as they plan to rob Mayor Joseph Miccelli, who is about to receive a massive bribe. The transaction is set to take place at the Wharf, but things quickly go wrong when Scalvo impulsively robs Miccelli in front of a crowd.
The chaos escalates, and Scalvo is shot dead by the police. Luckily, Rory and Cobby manage to escape, though Cobby is injured in the process. Now, not only are they on the run from the police, but they also have to hide from the pursuit of other mobsters who are furious that their robbery was exposed.
Despite the serious premise, the film is packed with comedic elements. The humor, combined with the excellent chemistry between Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, makes The Instigators a must-watch for fans of action comedies.
4. Deadpool & Wolverine
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi |
Director | Shawn Levy |
Cast | Ryan Reynolds Hugh Jackman |
Wade Wilson, better known as Deadpool, is celebrating his birthday when the Time Variance Authority (TVA)—the organization that monitors the multiverse timeline—unexpectedly appears and arrests him. The TVA informs Wade that his universe is now about to collapse. They offer him a choice: either watch his world be destroyed or move to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Wade agreed to the mission, but he’s deeply concerned about the safety of his friends left behind in his dying universe. Feeling pressured, he seeks help from Wolverine or Logan, however, not Logan in his dead universe —one from another universe who is still alive and capable of assisting him.
Together, Wade and this alternate Logan face numerous challenges, including being relentlessly pursued by the TVA, and the enemies they encounter along the way. Their ultimate goal is to prevent the destruction of Wade's home universe.
The Deadpool & Wolverine movie marks the handover of Deadpool's copyright from 20th Century Fox to Marvel Studios. It will also slightly alter the MCU timeline, as the goofy superhero Deadpool officially becomes part of the Marvel heroes.
5. Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller |
Director | Adil & Bilall |
Cast | Will Smith Martin Lawrence |
The movie marks Will Smith's return to the screen after his controversial Oscar performance in 2022. In this movie, Smith stars alongside Martin Lawrence in the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise.
Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are detectives with the Miami Police Department. They get involved in a corruption investigation within their department after their late boss, Captain Conrad Howard, is accused of having ties to the Romanian Mafia.
Things get messy when Mike and Marcus are framed and accused of being involved. They have to go on the run, breaking several police rules to clear their names and uncover the truth behind the false accusations.
6. Die Hart 2: Die Harter
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Comedy |
Director | Eric Appel |
Cast | Kevin Hart Nathalie Emmanuel Ben Schwartz John Cena |
The comedian-turned-actor is back in the second season of Die Hart. Kevin Hart, playing a fictional version of himself, is now a famous action star. However, this title doesn't satisfy him.
Hart wants to be remembered as the greatest action star of all time. So, he comes up with the idea to make an innovative film where the action scenes are so unpredictable that even he doesn't know what will happen next.
But there's a catch: Hart becomes the target of revenge by someone from his past. To survive, he seeks help from his favorite co-stars.
This story idea is definitely unusual. As viewers, we'll be as confused as the characters, who can't tell if the threats are real or just part of the film. Even so, Hart is ready to bring his comedy and antics back in this second season.
7. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Drama, War |
Director | Guy Ritchie |
Cast | Henry Cavill Eiza González Alan Ritchson Henry Golding |
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is an espionage comedy film released in 2024, directed, produced, and written by Guy Ritchie. The film tells the story of a secret British organization during World War II that carries out an important mission.
In late 1941, Britain was struggling against the Germans who continuously bombed London. A major military operation called Operation Postmaster was launched to disrupt the supply of Nazi U-boats on the island of Fernando Po.
Agents Marjorie Stewart (Eiza González), Richard Heron (Babs Olusanmokun), and Gus March-Phillips (Henry Cavill) set off on different routes. Gus forms a team to reach the island of Fernando Po by ship, despite the risky blockade. Will Operation Postmaster succeed against the Germans?
8. The Fall Guy
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Drama |
Director | David Leitch |
Cast | Ryan Gosling Emily Blunt |
The Fall Guy is directed by David Leitch, adapting the story from the classic ABC series created by Glen A. Larson. In this film, Ryan Gosling takes on the role of a stuntman.
Ryan plays the main character, Colt Seavers, an action film expert who works as a stunt double. He teams up with superstar Tom Ryder for their latest film, directed by Colt's ex-colleague Jody Moreno.
Unfortunately, during filming, Tom suddenly disappears. This puts Jody in a tough spot, fearing that her first film will fail and be canceled. Colt, still having feelings for Jody, decides to help her find Tom.
9. Drive-Away Dolls
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Thriller |
Director | Ethan Coen |
Cast | Margaret Qualley Geraldine Viswanathan |
The theme of 'mistakenly taking the mafia's property' is common in comedy films, but the addition of LGBTQ elements in Drive-Away Dolls makes this film even more interesting. Plus, there's a bonus appearance of Pedro Pascal and Matt Damon as cameos which adds the film's excitement.
The story begins when two friends, Jamie and Marian, plan a trip to Tallahassee, Florida. They use a rental car service for the journey. Coincidentally, a group of mobsters booked the same service, and their car got swapped with the one Jamie and Marian rented.
After the friends leave, three mafia members come to collect their rental car. They soon realize Jamie and Marian took it by mistake, and it has illegal cargo inside. Now, the duo finds themselves being targeted by the mafia.
10. Argylle
Year | 2024 |
Genre | Action, Thriller |
Director | Matthew Vaughn |
Cast | Henry Cavill Bryce Dallas Howard Sam Rockwell Bryan Cranston |
The movie Argylle starts with Elly Conway, a famous author, who is working on her fifth book series about a spy named Aubrey Argylle. While traveling by train to her mother’s house, Elly unexpectedly becomes a target for an assassination attempt.
Only one fellow passenger comes to help her: a man named Aidan. It turns out Aidan is actually a spy who's trying to protect Elly from a dangerous group called Division. Elly is in danger because the stories she writes unknowingly mirror real secret spy missions, which is why she's being targeted.
Surprisingly, Elly has connections to these real-life spies from her past. Moreover, her beloved fictional character, Aubrey Argylle, is also a real person. What will happen to Elly now?
Directed by Matthew Vaughn and written by Jason Fuchs, Argylle was released in early 2024. The movie offers a fresh take on spy stories with a mix of comedy and features a cast of well-known Hollywood actors. It's definitely a must-see for fans of spy movies!