1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Second year participating in ACTIONx52!

Original ACTIONx52 2026 list by matt armstrong

Progress: 67 / 72

⏬️⏬️The Prompts

1️⃣ Watch an action film from Michelle's Favorite Movies of All Time
- First Blood (1982) ✅ (15 Jan 26)

2️⃣ Watch an action film releasing in 2026
- Supergirl (2026)‼️

3️⃣ Watch an action film starring Rudy Ray Moore
- Dolemite (1975) ✅ (3 Jan 26)

4️⃣ Watch an action film from That’s Fucked Up! 🫣
- Battle Royale (2000) ✅ (11 Jan 26)

5️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Wong Jing
- God of Gamblers (1989) ✅ (30 Apr 26)

6️⃣ Watch an action film from Mexico 🇲🇽
- Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) ✅ (16 Feb 26)

7️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Jesse V. Johnson
- Triple Threat (2019) ✅ (19 Jan 26)

8️⃣ Watch an action film from 🌈Pride: A Chronological History of Queer Interest & LGBTQ+ Cinema
- Nimona (2023) ✅ (20 Mar 26)

9️⃣ Watch an action film released in 2016
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)‼️

1️⃣0️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Jamaa Fanaka
- Penitentiary (1979) ✅ (5 Jan 26)

1️⃣1️⃣ Watch an action film shot by Arthur Wong
- Once Upon a Time in China (1991) ✅ (19 Feb 26)

1️⃣2️⃣ Watch an action film starring Christian Slater
- True Romance (1993)✅ (5 May 26)

1️⃣3️⃣ Watch an action film from India 🇮🇳
- RRR (2022) ✅ (26 Apr 26)

1️⃣4️⃣ Watch an action film from The Anti-Letterboxd 250
- Borderlands (2024) ✅ (8 May 26)

1️⃣5️⃣ Watch an action film starring Stephen Chow
- King of Beggars (1992) ✅ (28 Apr 26)

1️⃣6️⃣ Watch an action film released in 2006
- Casino Royale (2006) ✅ (24 Apr 26)

1️⃣7️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Andy Sidaris
- Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)✅(17 May 26)

1️⃣8️⃣ Watch an action film from All Oscar Nominated Movies of All Time
- Training Day (2001) ✅ (11 Jan 26)

1️⃣9️⃣ In honor of his 75th birthday, watch an action film starring Michael Keaton
- Batman (1989)🔁‼️

2️⃣0️⃣ Watch an action film released by Vinegar Syndrome Archive
- Love on Delivery (1994)✅(31 May 26)

2️⃣1️⃣ Watch an action film shot by Adam Greenberg
- Turner & Hooch (1989) ✅ (4 Feb 26)

2️⃣2️⃣ Watch an action film starring the one, the only, Nicolas Cage
- Face/Off (1997) ✅ (29 Mar 26)

2️⃣3️⃣ Watch an action film released in 1996
- The Rock (1996) ✅ (2 Mar 26)

2️⃣4️⃣ Watch an action film from Rarelust Complete List
- Escape from New York (1981) ✅ (26 Mar 26)

2️⃣5️⃣ Watch an action film from Russia 🇷🇺
- Hardcore Henry (2015) ✅ (25 Jan 26)

2️⃣6️⃣ Watch an action film from “Good For Her” Cinematic Universe
- Brave (2012) ✅ (31 Jan 26)

2️⃣7️⃣ Watch an action film starring Sharon Stone
- The Quick and the Dead (1995) ✅ (3 Mar 26)

2️⃣8️⃣ Watch an action film spoof
- Hot Fuzz (2007)✅(3 June 26)

2️⃣9️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Albert Pyun
- Nemesis (1992) ✅ (4 Jan 26)

3️⃣0️⃣ Watch an action film released in 1986
- Peking Opera Blues (1986) ✅ (20 Apr 26)

3️⃣1️⃣ Watch an action film shot by Dean Semler
- Waterworld (1995) ✅(19 Apr 26)

3️⃣2️⃣ Watch an action film from Long, Weird List of Movies
- The Nice Guys (2016) ✅ (30 Jan 26)

3️⃣3️⃣ Watch an action film from Australia 🇦🇺
- Upgrade (2018) ✅ (26 Jan 26)

3️⃣4️⃣ Watch an action film starring Michelle Yeoh
- Royal Warriors (1986) ✅ (10 Apr 26)

3️⃣5️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Cirio H. Santiago
- The Muthers (1976)✅(26 May 26)

3️⃣6️⃣ Watch the greatest action film of all time. If you don't want to, ask yourself why?? Then watch any action film you'd like.
- Road House (1989) ✅ (6 May 26)

3️⃣7️⃣ Watch an action film released in 1976
- Midway (1976) ✅ (13 Jan 26)

3️⃣8️⃣ Watch an action film from Black Directors/Global Cinema - An Incomplete/Complete List
- Creed II (2018)‼️

3️⃣9️⃣ Watch an action film starring Kevin James
- Here Comes the Boom (2012) ✅ (23 Mar 26)

4️⃣0️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Jack Hill
- Coffy (1973) ✅ (29 Apr 26)

4️⃣1️⃣ Watch a buddy cop action film
- Point Break (1991) ✅ (3 Apr 26)

4️⃣2️⃣ Watch an action film from 💩 The Crappy Guide to “So Bad It’s Good” Flicks 💩
- Sharknado (2013) ✅ (7 May 26)

4️⃣3️⃣ Watch an action film starring Bolo Yueng
- Double Impact (1991)✅ (8 May 26)

4️⃣4️⃣ Watch an action film released in 1966
- Grand Prix (1966) ✅ (14 Jan 26)

4️⃣5️⃣ Sibling rivalry! Watch an action film directed by Ridley Scott
- Kingdom of Heaven (2005) ✅ (22 Apr 26) 

4️⃣6️⃣ Sibling rivalry! Watch an action film directed by Tony Scott
- Man on Fire (2004) ✅ (12 Feb 26)

4️⃣7️⃣ Watch an action film from Indonesia 🇮🇩
- Merantau (2009) ✅ (16 Jan 26)

4️⃣8️⃣ Watch an action film starring Eddie Murphy
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) ✅ (21 Feb 26)

4️⃣9️⃣ Watch an action film from what is reality?
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) ✅ (13 May 26)

5️⃣0️⃣ Watch an action film directed by Renny Harlin
- Die Hard 2 (1990) ✅ (12 Feb 26)

5️⃣1️⃣ Watch an action film released in 1956
- Bob le Flambeur (1956) ✅ (14 Feb 26)

5️⃣2️⃣ Mystery choice from the host
- Judgment Night (1993)✅(18 May 26)

⏬️⏬️Bonus Mission #1
These are 6 insane action movies that may be lesser known to a lot of people that show the more...creative... side of the genre. They are all available to buy or stream but if you can't find them I have included a link for each. Watch them to complete your first bonus mission.
5️⃣3️⃣ A
- American Rickshaw (1989) ✅ (9 Jan 26)

5️⃣4️⃣ C
- Miami Connection (1987)✅(19 May 26)

5️⃣5️⃣ T
- Unmasking the Idol (1986)✅(4 June 26)

5️⃣6️⃣ I
- Blood and Steel (1990)✅(5 June 26)

5️⃣7️⃣ O
- GetEven (1993)✅(30 May 26)

5️⃣8️⃣ N
- Future Cops (1993)🔁‼️

⏬️⏬️Bonus Mission #2
The film industry lost a lot of giants this year. While this list is nowhere near extensive, I wanted to take the time to remember and celebrate those who championed the action genre. Some are much more recognizable than others, but they all had their hand in shaping the industry and their heart in creating a legacy. Watch an action film from each actor below to complete your final bonus mission.

5️⃣9️⃣ Watch an action film starring Wings Hauser
- Vice Squad (1982) ✅ (30 Apr 26)

6️⃣0️⃣ Watch an action film starring Robert Redford
- Spy Game (2001) ✅ (13 Jan 26)

6️⃣1️⃣ Watch an action film starring Gene Hackman
- Superman (1978)✅(9 June 26)

6️⃣2️⃣ Watch an action film starring Val Kilmer
- Felon (2008) ✅ (8 Jan 26)

6️⃣3️⃣ Watch an action film starring Diane Ladd
- The Wild Angels (1966)✅(23 May 26)

6️⃣4️⃣ Watch an action film starring Peter Greene
- Blue Streak (1999) ✅ (4 Jan 26)

6️⃣5️⃣ Watch an action film starring Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
- Mortal Kombat (1995) ✅(6 May 26)

6️⃣6️⃣ Watch an action film starring Udo Kier
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) ✅ (24 Jan 26)

6️⃣7️⃣ Watch an action film starring Terence Stamp
- Superman II (1980)✅(9 June 26)

6️⃣8️⃣ Watch an action film starring Michael Madsen
- The Getaway (1994)✅(26 May 26)

6️⃣9️⃣ Watch an action film starring Hulk Hogan
- Suburban Commando (1991)✅(18 May 26)

7️⃣0️⃣ Watch an action film starring Joe Don Baker
- Charley Varrick (1973) ✅ (2 Jan 26)

7️⃣1️⃣ Watch an action film starring Richard Norton
- Mr. Nice Guy (1997) ✅ (10 Apr 26)

7️⃣2️⃣ Watch an action film starring Richard Chamberlain
- The Towering Inferno (1974) ✅ (16 Jan 26)