Top 10 Best Action Movie Franchises

Action movie franchises come in all shapes and sizes. Some blast off into space, while others delve into the grimy underworld of crime. You might be drawn to a high-speed car chase through winding city streets, or perhaps you prefer the drama of hand-to-hand combat. From high-tech heists to epic superhero battles, from covert spy missions to dystopian futures - the variety is endless.

So, what makes a franchise stand out for you? Is it the exhilarating stunts that make your pulse race? The charismatic leads who dominate the screen? Or maybe it's the intricate, mind-bending plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Each franchise has its own unique allure that keeps audiences coming back for more.

In these franchises, we find heroes and anti-heroes, iconic villains and epic rivalries. We find stories of camaraderie, revenge, and redemption. And most importantly, we find a whole lot of heart-thumping, edge-of-your-seat action.

So take a moment and think about those franchises that made you hold your breath, that left you in awe of the stunts, that made you laugh in the face of danger, and that delivered thrill after thrill, movie after movie. What are your top action movie franchises?

The Top Ten

Die Hard

I'll tolerate the number three spot. But keep this in mind: Die Hard has had such an effect on anyone who has watched it. One would argue that they're all the same movie over five times. They're not! And the series has been consistently good, too!

Die Hard: 10/10
Die Harder: 8/10
Die Hard With A Vengeance: 7/10
Live Free Or Die Hard: 9/10
It's A Good Day To Die Hard: 5/10

I mean, most fourth movies are a joke, and Die Hard's fourth is better than most original movies. That's saying something.

The Terminator

One and two were both classics. Three was tolerable, but not quite as good as the others. Salvation was honestly really disappointing, and Genisys was a joke.

1 through 4 were awesome. Genisys left something to be desired, but this is the best. Number 2 isn't good enough, especially since it is second to The Fast and the Furious' lame movies.

Gotta love The Terminator.

"Hasta La Vista, baby."

One of the best movie quotes ever.

Jurassic Park

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Mission: Impossible

This should be #3, behind only Die Hard and Terminator. The rare series where the movies don't just get worse and worse as they go on must be appreciated.

Mission: Impossible: 8/10
MI2: 6/10
MI3: 8/10
Ghost Protocol: 10/10
Rogue Nation: 10/10

Star Wars

Mad Max

This should be number one. Terminator 1 and 2 were great, but the franchise as a whole isn't. Fast and the Furious has some good films, but some are bad. Die Hard has one terrible film.

There is no bad Mad Max film. All of them are masterpieces.

Mad Max 2 is the greatest action movie ever made!

The Fast and the Furious