IMDb‘s top action movies are a wonderful collection of the greatest the genre has to offer, with many full of flawlessly choreographed fight sequences, badass protagonists, and heart-pounding moments. The impressive selection of beloved films from the established genre are highlighted on the site, with the very best ones being defining classics that pushed the possibilities on the big screen.

Fans looking for similar exhilarating viewing experiences will be glad to know that IMDb users’ votes have made it possible to find the best action movies ever made. The highest-rated action movies on the platform are often award-winning and genre-defining masterpieces. The top 10 action movies on IMDb should be considered must-see action films for fans of the genre.

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (2021)

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

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One of the most iconic and successful installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: No Way Home brought together three different generations of Spider-Man into a singular love letter to the fans. The film follows Peter Parker dealing with the ramifications of the entire world now knowing about his identity as Spider-Man, with him being unable to separate his normal life from his superhero life. After enlisting the help of Doctor Strange in an attempt to get everyone to forget his secret identity, they unwillingly call forth villains from across the multiverse.

Even for those who weren’t enamored by the prospects of seeing every major live-action Spider-Man coming together, No Way Home still features some of the most satisfying and effective action in the entire MCU. The film finds a lot of creativity in the wide variety of styles of action, thanks to not only the many different villains that Peter faces off against, but also the small differences between each Spider-Man. It’s no wonder that the film became a massive box office phenomenon as well as the defining chapter of the MCU in the 2020s so far.

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‘1917’ (2019)

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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While 1917 may initially seem to be little more than yet another traditional war action film chronicling the difficulties and hardships of World War 1, it’s all in the striking cinematography and approach to storytelling that makes the film such a technical achievement. The film follows a duo of British soldiers who are tasked with delivering a message that will help put a stop to a deadly attack, saving hundreds of lives in the process. In a method to truly put audiences into the boots of its characters, the entire film is set up as a massive long shot, following each step of their journey from beginning to end.

This exceptional dedication to a massive long shot makes the action and stakes not only more impactful but also deeply impressive and captivating to watch unfold. The film frequently rises above being more than just a “gimmick film”, as it pushes the very limitations of camerawork in a war film to their limits, feeling more impressive and well-crafted with each passing scene.

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‘Batman Begins’ (2005)

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

While the film may be the lowest-rated of Christopher Nolan‘s Batman trilogy, Batman Begins still massively wowed audiences when it was released and revitalized the Caped Crusader after a string of lackluster cinematic outings. The dark, gritty take on Bruce Wayne’s origins helped reintroduce one of the all-time greatest Superheroes back into the limelight of exceptional action cinema. It helped set the tone for a style of superhero action filmmaking that would massively influence the genre for over a decade.

While a chunk of the film’s massive praise comes as a result of the subsequent praise that its sequels have received, there are still a great deal of strengths that make Nolan’s first Batman film a well-crafted superhero icon. Cillian Murphy does a great job as Scarecrow, and Christian Bale does a brilliant job of balancing the stern force of Batman with the suave, unsuspecting demeanor of Bruce Wayne. The subsequent Batman masterpieces simply wouldn’t exist without the impact and exceptional filmmaking of this initial film.

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‘Die Hard’ (1988)

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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One of the most iconic and widely celebrated action films of the ’80s that continues to be rewatched and celebrated as a striking, high-energy masterclass of action and style, Die Hard is about as iconic as action movies get. The film has maintained its status as a classic of the genre since its release, making Bruce Willis an icon of the action genre and making John McClane one of the most recognizable action heroes.

While many other films have honed in on the specific impact and weight of a single renegade hero taking down hordes of villains thanks to their own strength and ingenuity, Die Hard is one of the absolute best at amplifying this tried-and-true action style. Its influence and impact on the genre continue to grow year after year, often celebrated as one of the most important and influential action movies ever made.

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‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1’ (2003)

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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The first chapter of Quentin Tarantino‘s iconic revenge story duology, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 follows a deadly assassin known as The Bride, who finds herself having been betrayed by her former employer, Bill. After miraculously surviving the encounter and fueled by vengeance, she finds herself traveling across the world to take down each of the members of Bill’s assassination circle in the ultimate display of her revenge.

Tarantino has achieved a massive reputation for his exceptional action directing for good reason, with Kill Bill: Vol. 1 arguably being the director’s finest work when it comes to satisfying and glorious violence on screen. Everything from the visual flavor to the exceptional music to the raw and unfiltered carnage on display comes together to help the film become an instant classic in the realm of action filmmaking. While each film in Quentin Tarantino’s extensive filmography has been analyzed and beloved over the years, the original Kill Bill will continuously be one of his greatest outings.

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‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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The instantly iconic box office phenomenon that combined action, horror, family, and adventure into a masterful singular package that defined the decade, Jurassic Park is an icon of ’90s filmmaking. The film sees a group of experts who are invited to visit a massive, unbelievable island theme park experience filled to the brim with living dinosaurs brought back to life using prehistoric DNA. While the display successfully charms and delights the experts at first, when a malfunction causes the dinosaurs to escape, danger finds itself around every corner as they attempt to escape the island.

While it certainly leans into science fiction and adventure as much as it does into action, it’s difficult to deny the impact and legacy that Jurassic Park has left behind, not just on action filmmaking, but filmmaking as a whole. Its usage of special effects is still a visual marvel that holds up over 30 years later, combined with relatable and rootable characters and the simple glory of seeing realistic dinosaurs on the big screen. While the film has had a multitude of sequels and reboots over the years, none of them come close to holding a candle to Spielberg’s original masterpiece.

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022)

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

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One of the rare legacy sequels that managed to not only live up to the impact of the original but in some ways even surpass the original film, Top Gun: Maverick proved that in rare circumstances, lightning can strike twice. The film follows all-star pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise), who continuously refuses to advance in rank so that he can continue to fly as a fighter pilot. His rule-breaking reputation ends up making him the perfect candidate in the eyes of Top Gun to return as a mentor, helping the next generation of pilots and training them for a seemingly impossible mission.

While the original Top Gun was widely beloved for its time, its legacy and impact in the modern era are mostly for its exceptional soundtrack and signature ’80s antics. Top Gun: Maverick, however, elevates and builds upon the material of the original film with a modern blockbuster budget, and gives the premise of a fighter jet action film the massive, stunt-based love letter that it truly deserves. The action sequences in the film are some of the best that modern action-blockbusters can provide, with excellent usage of real fighter jets to bring to life its simple yet undeniably impactful story.

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‘Heat’ (1995)

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

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A masterful action crime thriller by legendary director Michael Mann, Heat was originally touted as the long-awaited film that had Al Pacino and Robert De Niro sharing the spotlight. The film follows the story of conniving thief Neil McCauley (De Niro) as he leads a top-notch crew on several masterful heists throughout Los Angeles. At the same time, the crew finds themselves in hot pursuit of Detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino), who is determined to stop McCauley by any means necessary. The two men, despite their differences and rivalry, have an unexpected respect for each other’s abilities and dedication.

While the film was already a relatively successful film upon its initial release, nearly 30 years of time and reevaluation have seen many reconsider the film as one of the best action films of all time. The way that the film balances its themes of fate, obsession, and loneliness, when combined with its massive scope and its masterful action setpieces, has made it the inspiration for many action films going forward. The film is still touted as one of Mann’s best films, as well as one of the best outings from both Pacino and De Niro.

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‘North by Northwest’ (1959)

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

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One of the most beloved and iconic films from legendary director Alfred Hitchcock, North by Northwest follows advertising man Roger Thornhill, the furthest thing from an action hero. However, after being mistaken for a world-class spy, he is swept off his feet and forced into a wild and incredibly dangerous chase that will bring him across the entire country, battling for his life. The film blends mystery, comedy, and action to create a perfect blend and one-of-a-kind experience that would prove to be highly influential for action movies as a whole.

North by Northwest proves the creativity and magic of action movies as a whole, showing that highly exhilarating setpieces and sequences don’t have to come from a standard hero storyline. The film’s implementation of comedy was also highly effective for the era, creating a distinct style that was incredibly ahead of its time when it came to action comedy filmmaking. It goes to show just how versatile a filmmaker Hitchcock was, creating a landmark masterpiece of the action genre despite being primarily famous for thrillers and dramas.

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‘Princess Mononoke’ (1997)

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

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One of the very few animated action movies to be highly praised by IMDb, Princess Mononoke follows the story of Ashitaka, the prince of the disappearing Emishi people. After being cursed by a demonized boar god, Ashitaka is forced to travel west in search of a cure for his impending doom. In the west, he finds himself at the center of an ecological battle, with one side featuring San, a woman raised by wolves fighting to protect the forest, and the other side featuring Lady Eboshi, the leader of a local tribe looking to destroy the forest for the sake of her growing community.

Despite the preconceived notions of an animated film, Princess Mononoke makes the most of the medium to create one of the most enthralling and exciting action movie experiences possible. While Hayao Miyazaki has certainly delved into action with his filmmaking both before and since, Princess Mononoke is the peak of his action filmmaking as a visionary. The action is genuinely top-notch, when combined with the beautiful animation style and the film’s powerful story and themes of man vs nature make for a fulfilling viewing experience.

Ashley Hollis has stepped away from X after triggering online outrage for publicly defending Chris Brown. Critics are accusing the “Big Brother” Season 27 winner of sharing “heinous” opinions and being out of touch with reality.

The uproar comes amid renewed attention on Hollis’ past, including her complicated relationship with late housemate Mickey Lee. The social media personality previously addressed the situation in an emotional attempt to make peace after Lee’s passing.

Ashley Hollis Deletes X Account Amid Chris Brown Backlash

Eagled-eyed fans noticed that Hollis quietly deleted her X account after facing criticism over a controversial comment about Chris Brown.

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In a TikTok video reposted on the Elon Musk-led platform, the 26-year-old pushed back against calls to cancel Usher over his upcoming tour with Brown. Hollis argued that the collaboration makes sense, noting that both artists share a similar fan base and likely have a real-life friendship.

“It’s kinda exhausting trying to keep up with who people think are canceled and who aren’t,” she said. “Why can’t we just let people like who they like? You don’t have to support every single thing a celebrity says and does, but if someone chooses to like them for their talent, so be it.”

Hollis’ comments drew swift criticism online, with many users calling out her stance.

“This is a terrible take, she wasn’t old enough to remember those pics of Rihanna,” one user on X wrote, while another added, “One thing about Ashley… she’ll double down on her terrible takes every time!”

Another critic pointed to Brown’s past, writing, “Her saying this AFTER she learned that Chris Brown has an extensive history of beating women makes it so hard to like her now.”

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Others suggested her exit from X may not be a bad thing.

“Honestly, it’s probably better for her,” one commenter noted. “Some of the stuff she tweeted was problematic.”

Hollis has faced a string of controversies since leaving the “Big Brother” house, including a public fallout with fellow contestant Mickey Lee over comments about race.

After the show, the late reality TV star took to social media and claimed she was the only “traditional Black woman” on the season, a remark that predictably upset many.

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Lee later responded, saying, “I do believe that Ashley is African-American as well, but we do come from different backgrounds. When I say traditional Black girl, I mean the ones that people always stereotype.”

Hollis fired back with a series of videos featuring her parents, including one where they appeared to mock Lee’s comments. The post was captioned, “When a castmate from your season does an interview saying you’re not Black.”

Hollis Shared Text Conversation With Lee

Lee’s family later confirmed that she died at 35 after suffering a series of cardiac arrests, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the reality TV community.

At the time, Hollis took to Instagram to share a screenshot of a text message she had sent Lee in an attempt to mend their strained relationship, per TMZ.

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In the message, the reality star said she wanted to squash their feud, adding that she didn’t want the two Black women from the show pitted against each other.

However, some fans still questioned why she would make a private exchange public. Hollis later defended her decision, saying she felt compelled to share the message after facing questions about why she paid tribute to Lee despite their unresolved issues before her death.

Ashley Hollis Cuts Off Relationship With Morgan Pope

Back in February, Hollis revealed she had fallen out with her former best friend and housemate, Morgan Pope, making it clear she had no interest in rekindling the relationship.

Speaking during a live Q&A, the reality star didn’t mince words when asked about where things stood between them post-show.

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“Me and Morgan are not friends. I don’t have any intention of being friends,” Hollis said.

She added that while she wished Pope well, she had blocked her on social media to avoid seeing her content.

“What I will say, which is public knowledge, is that she has made many videos,” she explained. “I’ve seen them, against my will, which is why I blocked her.”

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Nordstrom is a one-stop shop for all things luxe. But if you’re like Us and want the expensive look without the corresponding price tag, it’s your lucky day! Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale is running, which means mega deals on classy dresses — we’re talking up to 81% off.

Whether you’re searching for a chic new dress for errands, weddings, in-office days or anything in between, you’ll find it on major sale. The best deals from Sam Edelman, Petal & Pup and more are flying off the shelves, so if you see something you want, snag it ASAP. See our rich-looking favorites below!

15 Best Deals During Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale — Up to 81% Off

1. Our Favorite: Puff sleeves, a heart print, a modest midi length — what’s not to love? This navy-and-white dress channels East Coast money — was $119, now $54!

2. Sassy and Strapless: Whether you’re having date night in town or on the beach in Cancún, this strapless Sam Edelman stunner is your uniform — was $138, now $97!

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5. Gingham Print: Need a go-to picnic outfit? This refined dress is both timeless and trendy, featuring gingham print, a wrap waist and a retro color scheme — was $105, now $47!

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6. Flower Girl: Nothing says ‘rich mom’ like a floral dress, and this short-sleeve pick proves why. It radiates classy energy in a spring-friendly way — was $69, now $46!

7. Luxe Linen: When temperatures climb, you’ll be happy that you snagged this loose, cooling shirtdress — was $199, now $119!

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10. Flattering Find: Flowers, frills, ruffles! This flirty wrap dress is already in the cart, especially since it secretly conceals the tummy — was $129, now $77!

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Parenting Influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones opened up about the traumatizing experience of accidentally running over her young son Henry with her car.

“I can’t even let my brain fully go to how different this situation could be right now,” Hopton-Jones, 36, shared via Instagram on Wednesday, April 15. “It’s so easy to start questioning everything.”

Hopton-Jones is a registered nurse practitioner who frequently shares parenting advice on her Hillside Farmhouse blog. She shares two children with her husband, Brian Hopton-Jones.

In a shocking Instagram post, Kelly recalled how her son’s life was put in jeopardy within the “blink of an eye.”

Related: Emilie Kiser Says She Navigates Grief ‘Minute by Minute’ After Son’s Death

Emilie Kiser released an emotional statement on her son Trigg’s death, three months after the tragic accident. The influencer broke her silence on the incident via Instagram on Thursday, August 28, sharing a lengthy note on navigating grief after her 3-year-old’s accidental drowning at the family’s home in May. “Loss of this magnitude feels impossible […]

“Today has been the worst day of our lives,” she admitted. “Life can change in the literal blink of an eye. A true nightmare for a parent happened to us today.”

Kelly explained that it “started like any normal day” when she took her daughter Lily to get donuts before her dance practice.

“Brian was staying home with Henry and was going to meet us there,” she wrote. “He helped Lily into the car and was waving goodbye between our car and Henry, who was in the garage. In a matter of seconds, our son was run over by our car. I was driving.”

She went on, “Our neighbors stepped in immediately and took Lily, and we rushed to the emergency room.”

Luckily, Kelly confirmed that X-rays and CT scans showed no sign of injuries to Henry’s “organs or spinal cord,” with his legs, chest and neck all “normal” as well.

“Neurological exam has been reassuring with no signs of head injury or impairment,” she noted. “He does have fractures to his pelvis that will take time to heal, as well as a few abrasions. What stays with me is the doctor saying: ‘He is hurt, but this is something he can recover from.’ A true miracle.”

She added, “We are in shock. We are so sad. But we are so incredibly grateful. … I do know this has changed us.”

Kelly encouraged her followers to “hold or hold hands with young children around vehicles” and “do not assume they know or will stay where you last saw them.”

The parenting influencer shared photos of Henry recovering in his hospital bed along with a shot of her holding her son’s heavily bandaged arm.

Kelly felt consumed with how the situation may have unfolded differently if “the morning had looked different.”

“If B had gone to work like he normally would have, both kids would have been safely in their car seats. Why weren’t we holding him. Why didn’t I double check before pulling out,” she asked. “We could drive ourselves crazy with the what ifs, and honestly, we are a little bit. But accidents happen.”

Kelly concluded, “I keep coming back to what I would tell my own kids one day if this happened to them. It would be a lot kinder than the things we’re telling ourselves right now. Accidents happen, and the only mistakes are the ones we don’t learn from. We’re on the lucky side of a very tragic accident.”

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The family received lots of support from their followers, with one person noting, “Thanks for sharing this. Accidents happen and you deserve compassion and I hope that’s all you’re receiving. If not-sending love your way.”

Related: Emilie Kiser Tearfully Reflects on ‘Soul-Crushing’ Year After Son’s Death

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Influencer Emilie Kiser couldn’t hold back tears when reflecting on her difficult 2025. “2025 has been literally soul-crushing. There’s no other way to describe it,” Kiser, 26, said via TikTok on Thursday, January 1, while getting visibly emotional. “I have no words for 2025, but that’s kind of why I wanted to make this video.” […]

“Sending you so much love!!! How terrifying! So sorry this happened,” another follower replied, with a third writing, “My heart hurts for your mama heart so happy sweet Henry will make a full recovery.”

Influencer Emilie Kiser — who lost her own young son Trigg in a May 2025 drowning incident — consoled Hopton-Joneses by sharing that she was “so incredibly sorry.”

When production for Apple TV’s thriller series The Last Thing He Told Me was first announced, it seemed to have all the right ingredients to make for a TV hit. Not only was the series based on a best-selling novel, Laura Dave‘s 2021 book by the same name, but the series would star beloved Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner in her return to TV, and be produced by Reese Witherspoon‘s hit-making production company Hello Sunshine. Unfortunately, however, the series, which first released in 2023, has yet to hit its stride and find the right audience.

With a discouraging 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, one thing is for certain: The Last Thing He Told Me has been underrated and underappreciated since the beginning. After all, not only does the series feature an interesting, unexpected story told through compelling performances, but Season 2 is even better than the first. So, while the critical reception might be enough to turn viewers away, the series is not only worth watching, it’s also the perfect weekend binge.

What Is ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ About?

One important thing to note before bingeing The Last Thing He Told Me Seasons 1 and 2 is that the installments are quite different from one another. While Season 1 is all about Owen’s (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) disappearance and his murky past, and how his wife Hannah (Garner) bonds with her stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) to keep each other safe and find out what happened to him, Season 2 flipped the script. In the sophomore season, which began airing on February 20, 2026, Owen’s been living off the grid for five years and working undercover for U.S. Marshal Grady (Augusto Aguilera). After getting as much intel as he can, Owen becomes set on dismantling the powerful and ultra-wealthy Campano family. By doing so, Owen’s new mission once again endangers his family, and threatens the newfound stability Hannah and Bailey have found together after the events of Season 1.

As such, while Season 1 is largely a mystery with puzzle pieces being distributed across its seven episodes, Season 2 is all about a family reuniting under pressure. After all, while Owen’s goal of finishing the job, getting out clean and returning home seems simple, things don’t exactly go to plan and his chaos quickly disrupts Hannah and Bailey’s new reality. That’s especially the case when Hannah gets mixed up with a member of the Campano family, Quinn (Judy Greer), despite everyone warning her against it. As a result, Hannah gets stuck in the middle trying to protect her stepdaughter while also figuring out what kind of life they can have with Owen, which is why Season 2 isn’t less of a whodunit and more of a pressure-cooker story about whether this trio can stay together once the truth finally stops being optional.

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Is an Underrated Thriller

With such an interesting premise, filled with unexpected twists and turns all throughout, The Last Thing He Told Me has established itself as a must-watch on Apple TV, even though it’s not found itself as a streaming or critical hit yet. According to Collider’s very own Tania Hussain, the second season of the show found a sweet spot. “This time, the plots and characters move with more direction and purpose,” Hussain wrote in her review. “The pacing is also a lot tighter, with higher stakes that feel earned instead of carefully plotted. Even when the season leans into more action or larger set pieces like a fight scene or even a car chase, the writing never loses sight of the story’s emotional center.”

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Garner and co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau tease what’s next after that ‘Last Thing He Told Me’ Episode 4 shocker.

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With that said, while the Rotten Tomatoes scores might discourage viewers from tuning in, The Last Thing He Told Me is not only a worthwhile watch, but it’s a series that grips viewers with a mystery in Season 1, and keeps the intrigue going with heightened tensions in Season 2. Most of all, while the first season was entirely based on Dave’s novel, Season 2 expands the show beyond the source material, making it an installment with more creative liberties, giving their characters more depth, expertly changing up the genre, and highlighting the individual performances on the show more than ever.

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April 13, 2023

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Laura Dave, Josh Singer

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Olivia Newman, Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Lila Neugebauer

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Josh Singer, Laura Dave, Jamie Rosengard, Isaac Gómez, Harris Danow, Allegra Caldera, Erica Tavera

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There’s a reason why Dad TV does so well on streamers. It’s because dads were raised on cable and network television, and the new shows attempt to replicate that serialized storytelling format. Some of Prime Video’s most popular shows are Reacher and Bosch, both aimed squarely at older male viewers. These shows typically involve political intrigue and conspiracies, and are usually fronted by determined, idealistic heroes. During the early stages of the streaming era, the format opened its doors to shows centered around women, and one of the most prominent examples of female-led procedurals recently saw a viewership spike eight years after its cancellation.

The show debuted in 2015 on ABC and ended after its third season. It was created by Joshua Safran, who previously worked on Gossip Girl and the cult hit musical Smash, and wanted to take a creative risk with a thriller. Notably, the series in question marked the Hollywood debut of Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who’d go on to work in films such as the Baywatch reboot, the Oscar-nominated drama The White Tiger, and The Matrix Resurrections. She also headlined Prime Video’s big-budget spy series Citadel, which is set to return for a second season.

The ABC Procedural Fizzled Out Over the Course of Its Run

But her Hollywood journey began with the show we’re talking about, Quantico. Chopra Jonas starred as Alex Parrish, a graduate of the FBI Academy who, in the first season, becomes a prime suspect in a terror attack. Quantico also featured Jake McLaughlin, Yasmine Al Massri, and Johanna Braddy, among others. Quantico aired two seasons of 22 episodes each and was canceled after a 13-episode third season in 2018. It now holds an overall 70% critics’ score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes; Season 1 peaked at 80%, but the third season has no official score. However, the show’s audience score is languishing at 46%. Nevertheless, Quantico found a spot for itself on the domestic iTunes chart this week, where the leader board was topped by the cult classic Firefly. It outperformed Dark Winds, Frasier, and Charlie’s Angels.

Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.

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Patrick R. Norris, Jennifer Lynch, David McWhirter, Steve Robin, Russell Lee Fine, Constantine Makris, P.J. Pesce, Jim McKay, Kenneth Fink, Stephen Kay, Ron Underwood, Reza Tabrizi, Rachel Morrison, Larry Teng, Gideon Raff, Cherien Dabis, Alex Kalymnios, Thor Freudenthal, Félix Enríquez Alcalá, Hanelle M. Culpepper, James Whitmore Jr., Rob Bowman, Jamie Barber, Peter Leto

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Justin Brenneman, Cameron Litvack, Logan Slakter, Beth Schacter, Jordon Nardino, Gideon Yago, Tom Mularz, Sharbari Z. Ahmed, Adam Armus, Marisha Mukerjee, Cami Delavigne, Michael Seitzman, Cole Maliska, Joe Webb, Gisselle Legere, Dan Pulick

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Megyn Kelly is once again weighing in on HBO’s most controversial teen drama, and this time, her sharpest criticism is aimed at one of the most talked-about new scenes on “Euphoria.” 

After the Season 3 premiere and trailer sparked backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s latest storyline as Cassie Howard, Kelly used her show to question how far the series has gone. 

Her comments reignited an already heated debate about the show’s nudity, creative choices, and where viewers believe the line should be drawn.

Megyn Kelly Says ‘Euphoria’ Crossed A Line With Sydney Sweeney’s Latest Scene

Kelly did not hold back while reacting to one of the most controversial moments from the new season of “Euphoria.” 

During Tuesday’s episode of “The Megyn Kelly Show,” the former Fox News host discussed a trailer clip showing Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard, dressed as a baby while filming content for OnlyFans.

Kelly, who was joined by the hosts of the “Ruthless” podcast, said the imagery went far beyond provocative television. 

“The truth is – this is sexualizing infancy. That’s what this is,” Kelly said while showing an image of Sweeney’s character posed in a compromising position on a couch in a baby costume.

The clip has already stirred strong reactions online, with many fans criticizing the show’s continued use of graphic sexual imagery involving its female characters. 

In “Euphoria’s” latest storyline, Cassie is exploring a career as an OnlyFans creator, which has led to several explicit scenes in the season’s first episode and teaser.

Kelly said she was stunned that the scene made it into the show at all, especially given how widely “Euphoria” is consumed by younger audiences. 

‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Took The Brunt Of Megyn Kelly’s Criticism

While Sweeney’s participation in the scenes surprised Kelly, most of her frustration was directed at “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson. 

The journalist accused the filmmaker of repeatedly pushing actresses into unnecessarily sexualized material and suggested his choices reflected deeper issues.

She referenced past reports that some women on the show were uncomfortable with the level of nudity required for certain scenes. According to Kelly, Levinson had a pattern of building scenes around nudity rather than using it to serve the story.

Kelly said Levinson was “injecting nudity” into moments where it did not need to exist, adding that actresses may have felt pressure to go along with it because of how valuable a breakout role on “Euphoria” could be. 

She argued that the dynamic in Hollywood often left young performers making difficult compromises in pursuit of career momentum.

Her strongest criticism was reserved for Levinson personally, calling him “at a minimum a jerk, and more than likely – a problem.” One of the “Ruthless” podcast hosts went even further, suggesting the creator may have been acting out a “sick fetish” through the production.

Kelly framed the controversy as part of a larger industry problem, saying “Euphoria’s” latest scenes show “Hollywood not understanding at all where the line is.” In her view, the baby-costume scene was not edgy storytelling but an example of television losing perspective.

‘Euphoria’s New Cassie Storyline Has Divided Fans And Critics

The backlash surrounding the latest season of “Euphoria” did not begin with Megyn Kelly’s comments. 

Since the first episode dropped on Sunday, viewers have been sharply divided over the direction of Cassie’s character and the show’s broader tone.

In Season 3, Cassie’s storyline centers on her dive into online adult content, with scenes depicting her in increasingly exaggerated sexual situations. 

One of the first episode’s most talked-about moments showed her dressed as a dog, barking for Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi. That sequence alone drew widespread discussion before the baby-costume trailer clip surfaced.

Forbes described the premiere episode as “a shadow of what it was, at best,” while The Telegraph wrote that “Euphoria” had “descended into one man’s creepy, sex-obsessed fantasy.”

Fans online have been equally blunt. Some described the trailer scenes as a “humiliation ritual,” while others called them “gross” and “nasty.” 

‘Euphoria’ Has Faced Nudity Questions Before And Sydney Sweeney Once Defended Sam Levinson

The current uproar is not the first time “Euphoria” has been accused of going too far. Since its debut, the HBO series has sparked ongoing conversations about nudity, sex, and whether its depictions are necessary or excessive.

Levinson has consistently defended his creative decisions, and he recently explained the thinking behind Cassie’s latest scenes. 

Speaking about the dog-costume sequence, he said the goal was to layer absurdity into the moment rather than simply lean into fantasy.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he explained, “What we wanted to always find is the other layer of absurdity that we’re able to tie into it so that we’re not too inside of her fantasy or illusion — the gag is to jump out, to break the wall.”

Levinson added, “We wanted to capture what she’s trying to show the audience and be inside of it, but then also pull back wider and see how depressing it is.”

Sydney Sweeney has also previously pushed back on claims that she was pressured into nudity. In a 2022 interview with The Independent, she said Levinson had always been receptive when she objected to something.

“There are moments where Cassie was supposed to be shirtless, and I would tell Sam, ‘I don’t really think that’s necessary here.’ He was like, ‘Okay, we don’t need it,’” Sweeney said.

Kelly’s latest comment about “Euphoria” is not the first time she has publicly weighed in on Sweeney. 

Over the past year, Kelly has repeatedly discussed the actress on her show, sometimes defending her and other times criticizing her choices.

Earlier this year, the 55-year-old came to the actress’s defense after she became embroiled in controversy over her American Eagle campaign built around the “good jeans/genes” tagline. 

Kelly praised Sweeney for handling the criticism “like a boss” and slammed people who attacked the campaign.

However, Kelly has also been openly critical when she felt Sweeney’s image crossed a line. In October, the media personality took issue with the actress’s see-through silver gown on the red carpet. 

“I object to this. I disapprove of the dress she wore because it’s completely see-through. You can see her entire nipples,” Kelly said at the time, per the Daily Mail.

Still, Kelly suggested Sweeney may not have had full control over the fashion choice and left open the possibility that industry pressure played a role.

The adventure genre is one of the oldest and most esteemed in cinema. From the early days of silent pictures, with beloved efforts like Douglas Fairbanks‘ The Thief of Bagdad to modern classics like Harrison Ford‘s Raiders of the Lost Ark, the adventure genre had helf an esteemed place in audiences’ hearts. It has produced some of the most significant pictures in cinematic history, and it will keep doing so for years to come.

However, not all adventure movies are made equal. Some lack the same name recognition and sheer acclaim as the efforts’ most enduring efforts, despite being just as worthy, at least quality-wise. These movies are the subject of this list, the cinematic adventures that have been all but forgotten by audiences despite aging beautifully. Like the best of grapes, these movies have ripened with age, becoming truly timeless entries into the adventure genre that deserve far more attention from fans.

‘Captain Horatio Horblower’ (1951)

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The great Gregory Peck stars in this one as the legendary fictional captain Horatio Hornblower. The film plot sees him commanding the HMS Lydia and rescuing a noblewoman, Lady Barbara Wellesley (Virginia Mayo), the sister of the Duke of Wellington. However, she’s already betrothed to Horblower’s rival, Rear Admiral Leighton (Denis O’Dea).

A classic swashbuckling tale of heroics and adventure, Captain Horatio Hornblower is a throwback to the days of cinema when movies were grand, moralistic, and crowd-pleasing. Peck is pitch-perfect as the titular character, and his romance with Mayo’s Barbara is convincing enough to give the plot a strong emotional hook. Still, the selling point here is the film’s spirit of adventure, which it proudly flaunts during the naval battles, some of which rank among cinema’s all-time best.

‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ (1969)

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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is George Lazenby‘s only movie as James Bond, and what a movie it is. The plot sees 007 facing his archenemy, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas), who has yet another plan for world domination. However, the film is perhaps most famous for featuring Contessa Teresa di Vincenzo (Dame Diana Rigg), the one Bond Girl who actually married him.

It might seem ridiculous to suggest that a Bond movie is forgotten. However, consider that On Her Majesty’s Secret Service has the fewest votes on IMDb out of all 007 movies, and you’ll see what we mean; it’s for sure the most overlooked out of all the Bond movies. It’s a shame, too, because On Her Majesty’s Secret Service has aged incredibly well, not only for Lazenby’s often-discarded performance as the most emotionally intelligent and vulnerable of them all. The central romance is also very compelling, with Rigg making Tracy a distinct Bond Girl worthy of being the only one who could tie the knot with 007.

‘Jeremiah Johnson’ (1972)

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The late great Robert Redford stars as the titular character in Sydney Pollack‘s Western adventure Jeremiah Johnson. The film centers on Johnson, a war veteran who goes to the mountains to lead a simple life. Aided by an experienced mountain man, Johnson builds a life for himself with a new wife and adopted son, only to face conflict again with a group of Crow Indians.

Today, Jeremiah Johnson is best remembered as the movie that originated that one GIF of Robert Redford smiling as the camera zooms in. However, it’s actually a subversive Western and sobering, rather insightful depiction of war trauma and the seemingly inescapable nature of conflict. Yet, it offers a hopeful look at it, including an ending that hits hard still. It’s also based on a true story, making it even more impressive.

‘The Secret of NIMH’ (1982)

Don Bluth is a giant of American animation, one of the minds behind some of the best animated movies in the 20th century. Following his departure from Disney in 1979, during which he led a mass exodus of animators, he established his company and produced his first feature, 1982’s The Secret of NIMH. Based on the children’s book, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, the plot centers on a courageous mouse whose mission to save her ill son becomes entangled with the larger conflict between rats who have been scientifically experimented on.

The Secret of NIMH is dark stuff indeed, dealing with mature themes and a complex plot that remains among the most ambitious in the medium. The atmosphere is gloomy to the point of being oppressive, and the lab rats are truly disturbing at times. Yet, Bluth injects so much vibrancy with the beautiful, detailed hand-drawn animation, thus creating an exquisite visual experience that few 2D animated movies have ever been able to match. Today, as animation becomes more respected, The Secret of NIMH stands out as an ideal of what the genre can achieve when created with genuine passion.

‘The Rocketeer’ (1991)

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Joe Johnston‘s The Rocketeer is among the most terribly underappreciated superhero movies ever made. Based on the eponymous character, the film stars Billy Campbell as stunt pilot Cliff Secord, who discovers a rocket pack that allows him to fly and becomes a hero. He is soon tracked by eccentric millionaire Howard Hughes (Terry O’Quinn) and the FBI, not to mention the Nazis who first stole the pack from Hughes.

The superhero boom of the 2010s has seemingly passed, and the new movies in the genre feel more by-the-numbers than ever. Thus, a picture like The Rocketeer seems outright revolutionary, thanks to its embrace of pulpy sensibilities and film serials and a singular, striking visual approach. It also feels very comics-accurate, perhaps not in its adaptation of the story, but rather in its treatment of the titular character. With its nostalgic tone and archetypal story, The Rocketeer is very much a throwback to the idealized vision that first made superheroes such enduring figures in pop culture.

‘The Triplets of Belleville’ (2003)

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Animation has produced many modern gems, many of them sadly forgotten due to the market’s competitive nature. Among these underappreciated gems is the French 2003 adventure The Triplets of Belleville, a throwback to silent movies that uses song and pantomime to tell its story. It follows Madame Souza, who goes on a quest to rescue her Tour de France-cyclist grandson from the mob after they kidnap him. Along the way, she meets the titular sisters, music hall singers who join her.

The Triplets of Belleville was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2004, becoming one of the first indie productions to achieve the honor. The visual style is rather unique, and the music is infectious, resulting in a distinct musical adventure unlike anything you’ve seen in modern animation. Today, The Triplets of Belleville has become something of a cult classic, but its standing deserves to be far higher, especially now that animation is becoming more recognized as a genuine medium full of possibilities.

‘The Lost City of Z’ (2016)

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You would think that a movie starring Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, and Tom Holland would be more popular. Alas, James Gray‘s The Lost City of Z remains sadly underappreciated, even by adventure fans. Based on the real-life story of explorer Percy Fawcett, played here by Hunnam, the film chronicles his journeys to Brazil to discover a supposedly lost city deep within the Amazon, accompanied by his son, Jack (Holland), and fellow explorer Henry Costin (Pattinson).

Like many of Gray’s other movies, The Lost City of Z is a haunting but ultimately poignant portrayal of one man’s psyche, his all-consuming drive and ambition that ultimately lead him to an uncertain end. The film is grand in scope but introspective in essence, resulting in an adventure movie that sacrifices some spectacle for emotional power. The Lost City of Z is an adventure movie for the new millennium, and further proof that Gray is among the greatest auteurs working today.

Alix Earle has received some unexpected support from fast food restaurant Carl’s Jr. amid her feud with Alex Cooper.

“While there seems to be plenty of beef circulating online lately, we promise ours is the juiciest. Alix’s authentic style was the perfect fit for our campaign,” a company spokesperson told TMZ on Wednesday, April 15. “She is the best in the business at post-game recovery, so it was a natural fit.”

Carl’s Jr. has collaborated with Earle, 25, on multiple Super Bowl commercials over the past few years, including a Super Bowl LX ad promoting the “Hangover Burger” in February.

“The campaign, which was focused on giving away our Hangover Burger as the post-big game recovery cure, delivered record-breaking results,” a Carl’s Jr. rep added.

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Us Weekly has reached out to the company for additional comment.

At the time of Earle’s 2025 Super Bowl commercial with Carl’s Jr., there was speculation that Cooper, 31, originally wanted the gig.

However, Barstool boss Dave Portnoy insisted that Cooper told him, “If I had a gun to my head and 10 million dollars in a bag, I would not have done that Carl’s Jr. ad.”

The drama between the two influencers intensified in recent weeks when Earle liked shady videos about Cooper. The “Call Her Daddy” host broke her silence on Monday, April 13, challenging Earle to address their feud directly.

“Just say what you gotta say about me. There’s no NDA, and no one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself. What’s the beef?” she asked.

Cooper went on, “I’m really tired of waking up and seeing you using this fake drama to distract from other s*** going online for you. Not interested. I know what happened and so do you. So talk. Unless the fake narrative that you’re creating happens to be way more interesting than the truth. I have nothing to hide when it comes to you and me.”

“Unless you actually have something to say, I’m out. This is over. Have a good Monday, everyone,” she concluded.

Earle replied directly to Cooper’s TikTok video, writing in the comments section, “OK on it!!”

The two were originally in business together when Cooper’s Unwell Network started distributing the “Hot Mess with Alix Earle” podcast in September 2023. The relationship came to an abrupt end in February 2025 when Earle stopped making new episodes.

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There have been theories about why Cooper and Earle’s business relationship soured over the past year. A source told Us on Wednesday that Unwell dropped “Hot Mess” because Cooper’s “fan base did not translate to viable listenership” and “did not have the listenership to allow the podcast to continue.”

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Us reached out to Earle’s spokesperson to comment.

The drama spilled over into a war of words between Cooper and Barstool podcaster Brianna LaPaglia on Wednesday, with Cooper leaking supposed direct messages dating back two years from LaPaglia. Portnoy once again interjected, this time to defend LaPaglia.