This is chronological list of action films split by decade. Often there may be considerable overlap particularly between action and other genres (including horror, comedy and science fiction films); the lists should attempt to document films which are more closely related to action, even if they blend genres.
Films by decade List of action films of the 1960s List of action films of the 1970s List of action films of the 1980s List of action films of the 1990s List of action films of the 2000s List of action films of the 2010s List of action films of the 2020s
See also Action film Action comedy film, which includes a list of films Martial arts film Pirate film Swashbuckler film Superhero film List of highest-grossing action films