10 Most Original Action Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked

Action movies have long been dominated by franchises, sequels, and familiar IPs, like John Wick, Fast & Furiousand Jason Bourne.But every so often, a film comes along that breaks the mold and reminds us how inventive the genre can be. The 21st century has seen a surge of filmmakers pushing the boundaries of what action cinema can look and feel like, blending in elements of science fiction and martial arts to deliver something wholly fresh.