For the weekend of July 28, 2025,actionfans have a few great gems to choose from when it comes tostreamingand VOD, particularly since it’s a slow weekend for new action films in the theaters. From the standout action comedyDeep Cover, now available on Prime Video, toLiam Neeson navigating the criminal world inAbsolution, now on Hulu, here are the five best new streaming action releases to check out.
‘Deep Cover’ (2025)
Available To Stream on Prime Video
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Three struggling improv performers in London — Kat (Bryce Dallas Howard), Marlon (Orlando Bloom), and Hugh (Nick Mohammed) — find themselves recruited by the police for an undercover operation in need of their ability to adapt on the fly to various scenarios. This sees them slowly working their way through the ranks of the London criminal underworld, having to navigate a myriad of eccentric characters to stay safe.
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Deep Coveris perfect for those looking for afast-paced action comedy, as MovieWeb’s Julian Roman outlined in his review: “Deep Covernever loses steam, in part because it keeps dropping major twists: You don’t know where the story is going after a couple of bombshell reveals completely change the plot’s course. "
Deep Cover
‘Diablo’ (2025)
Available on VOD and Limited Theatrical Run
Diablofollows a recently released ex-convict, Kris Chaney (Scott Adkins), who travels to Colombia to kidnap a young girl, Elisa (Alanna De La Rossa), on a promise he made to her mother to save her from the clutches of a violent gangster. This act puts both Kris and Elisa in grave danger, as the Colombian gangster calls on all the criminal underworld to bring her back.
For many action fans, Scott Adkins in the lead is reason enough to check out thismartial arts-heavy action film.The movie won’t offer much in originality, but it is a solid entry in the action genre that delivers. A great popcorn flick, it makes sense to have a dual VOD and theatrical release.
‘Killing Mary Sue’ (2025)
Available on VOD
InKilling Mary Sue, the daughter of a powerful Washington senator, Mary Sue Harper (Sierra McCormick) has become a thorn in her father’s side due to her notorious party life, which often puts her at odds with the law. To keep his image clean, the senator hires a team of assassins to get rid of Mary while gaining support as a grieving father. Yet, after the first assassination fails, Mary unlocks an almost superhero ability to cause stylish, physical violence.
Those looking for something with a dark comedic edge that pokes fun at the Mary Sue trope will want to check out James Sunshine’s debut feature-length film. The over-the-top action and humor are complemented by a great supporting cast, including Dermot Mulroney, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jason Mewes, and Martin Kove.
‘The Amateur’ (2025)
Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant but introverted CIA cryptographer whose life is turned upside down after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack in London. As his superiors at the CIA appear to be burying the case, Charlie begins to investigate it himself. After he learns of corruption in the CIA, he uses the information he finds to blackmail the organization to train him as a field agent so that he can seek revenge for the murder of his wife.
The Amateurmay ask audiences to suspend disbelief, with MovieWeb’s Julian Roman noting in his review, “He’s not James Bond or Jason Bourne, but somehow gets the same results in the practical application part of the test.” However, some phenomenal performances (Rami Malek is excellent as always) and a globe-trotting story will appeal to a lot of action fans.
The Amateur
‘Absolution’ (2024)
Available To Stream on Hulu
InAbsolution, an unnamed aging gangster (Liam Neeson) attempts to make amends with the past by trying to reconnect with his estranged family. Yet, the criminal world won’t let him go, putting him in a position where his road to redemption becomes a violent path. At the same time, the discovery of a human trafficking ring further complicates the moral struggles of a man who just wants a chance to make up for his past mistakes.
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WhileAbsolutionsuffers from some pacing issues,its final bloody climax and Liam Neeson’s outstanding performance mark the film as one of the best in the actor’s filmography. The film offers a more introspective performance from Neeson, perfect for those who love watching anything from the actor but want a more nuanced story about redemption and aging as opposed to the action-heavy films he usually favors.
