This is chronological list of action films originally released in the 2000s. Some films are of hybrid genres, including horror, comedy and science fiction films; the list should attempt to document films which are more closely related to action, even if they blend genres.
2000
Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/notes 2000 2000 AD Gordon Chan Hong Kong The 6th Day Roger Spottiswoode Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rapaport United States Action thriller The Art of War Christian Duguay Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer, Maury Chaykin United States Action thriller Bait Antoine Fuqua Jamie Foxx, David Morse, Kimberly Elise United States Battle Royale Kinji Fukasaku Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarō Yamamoto Japan Action thriller Battlefield Earth Roger Christian John Travolta, Barry Pepper United States Science fiction action Blood: The Last Vampire Hiroyuki Kitabuko Youki Kudo, Joe Romersa Japan Anime action horrorBlood: The Last Vampire (2000) – Hiroyuki Kitakubo | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie Charlie's Angels McG Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu United States China Strike Force Stanley Tong Aaron Kwok, Noriko Fujiwara, Wang Lee Hom Hong Kong Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila Toto Natividad Jinggoy Estrada, Angelu de Leon, John Regala, Jeffrey Santos, Melissa Mendez Philippines Biographical action Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Ang Lee Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi Taiwan Martial arts film Ang Dalubhasa Ronwaldo Reyes Fernando Poe Jr., Nanette Medved, Maritoni Fernandez, Cris Villonco, Paquito Diaz Philippines The DuelAndrew LauAndy Lau, Ekin Cheng, Nick Cheung Hong KongMartial arts film Ex-Con Toto Natividad Victor Neri, Noel Trinidad, Derek Dee, Alex Cortez, Rica Peralejo Philippines Faust: Love of the DamnedBrian YuznaMark Frost, Isabel Brooke, Jeffrey CombsSpainAction thrillerGet CarterStephen KaySylvester Stallone, Miranda Richardson, Michael CaineUnited StatesAction thrillerGojoe: Spirit War ChronicleSogo IshiiTadanobu Asano, Masatoshi Nagase, Daisuke RyuJapanGone in 60 SecondsDominic SenaNicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni RibisiUnited StatesJiang Hu: The Triad ZoneDante LamTony Leung Kar-Fai, Sandra Ng, Anthony Wong Hong Kong Mission: Impossible 2 John Woo Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandiwe Newton United States Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na Augusto Salvador Phillip Salvador, Sunshine Cruz, Joko Diaz, Ace Espinosa, Jun Aristorenas Philippines Palaban Toto Natividad Rudy Fernandez, Ara Mina, Jude Estrada, Daisy Reyes, Bembol Roco Philippines The Patriot Roland Emmerich Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Jason Isaacs United States Action dramahttps://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-patriot-am7356 Ping Lacson: Super Cop Toto Natividad Rudy Fernandez, Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Ace Espinosa Philippines Biographical action Romeo Must Die Andrzej Bartkowiak Jet Li, Aaliyah, Edoardo BalleriniUnited States Shaft John Singleton Samuel L. Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Jeffrey Wright United States Shanghai Noon Tom Dey Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu United States Sugo ng Tondo Jose "Kaka" Balagtas Joko Diaz, Patricia Javier, Raymond Bagatsing, Maureen Larrazabal, Rommel Montano Philippines Taxi 2Gérard KrawczykSamy Naceri, Frederic Diefenthal, Emma SjöbergFranceTime and TideTsui HarkNicholas Tse, Wu Bai, Anthony WongHong KongTitan A.E.Don Bluth, Gary Goldman United StatesScience fiction actionTokyo RaidersJingle MaTony Leung Chiu-Wai, Ekin Cheng, Kelly ChenHong KongVampire Hunter D: BloodlustYoshiyaki KawajiriPamela Segall, John DiMaggio, Dwight SchultzJapanAnimated filmVampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) – Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Jack Fletcher, Tai Kit Mak | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovieVersusRyuhei KitamuraTak Sakaguchi, Hideo Sakaki, Chieko MisakaJapanVertical LimitMartin CampbellChris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton, Robin Tunney, Scott GlennUnited StatesWhiteoutSetsuro WakamatsuYūji Oda, Ken IshiguroJapanAction thrillerX-MenBryan SingerHugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellenUnited States
2001
Title Director Cast Country Subgenre/notes 2001 3000 Miles to Graceland Demien Lichtenstein Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, Courteney Cox Arquette United States The Accidental Spy Teddy Chan Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang, Vivian Hsu Hong Kong Alas-Dose Augusto Salvador Cesar Montano, Christopher de Leon, Sunshine Cruz, Behn Cervantes, Patricia Javier Philippines Behind Enemy Lines John Moore Gene Hackman, Owen Wilson United States Brotherhood of the Wolf Christophe Gans Samuel Le Bihan, Mark Dacascos, Émilie Dequenne France Martial arts film Bukas, Babaha ng Dugo Baldo Marro Lito Lapid, Via Veloso, Emilio Garcia, Kristine Mangle, Sharla Tolentino Philippines Bullets of LoveAndrew LauRonald Cheng, Leon Lai, Asaka SetoHong Kong Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Shinichiro Watanabe Japan Double TakeGeorge GalloOrlando Jones, Eddie Griffin, Edward HerrmannUnited StatesAction comedyDrivenRenny HarlinSylvester Stallone, Burt Reynolds, Kip PardueUnited States Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway Lito Lapid Mark Lapid, Kristine Hermosa, Ace Espinosa, Jess Lapid Jr., Lito Lapid Philippines Exit WoundsAndrzej BartkowiakSteven Seagal, DMX, Isaiah WashingtonUnited StatesThe Fast and the FuriousRob CohenPaul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle RodriguezUnited StatesFormula 51Ronny YuSamuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily MortimerCanadaFulltime KillerJohnnie ToAndy Lau, Takashi Sorimachi, Simon YamHong Kong Ghosts of Mars John Carpenter Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Jason Statham United States Hindi Sisiw ang Kalaban Mo Roland Ledesma Ronald Gan Ledesma, Roi Vinzon, Zoren Legaspi, Rita Magdalena, Ervin Mateo Philippines Jesus Christ Vampire HunterLee DemarbrePhil Caracas, Murielle Varhelyi, Jeff MoffetCanadaAction comedyJesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001) – Lee Demabre, Lee Demarbre | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie Kaaway Hanggang Hukay Joey del Rosario Phillip Salvador, Ina Raymundo, Edu Manzano, Robert Arevalo, Bob Soler Philippines Kiss of the Dragon Chris Nahon Jet Li, Bridget Fonda FranceUnited States Action thriller A Knight's Tale Brian Helgeland Heath Ledger United States Masikip Na ang Mundo Mo, Labrador Baldo Marro Lito Lapid, Isabel Granada, Ricardo Cepeda, Ruel Vernal, John Apacible Philippines The MusketeerPeter HyamsCatherine Deneuve, Mena Suvari, Stephen ReaUnited StatesMy Wife Is a GangsterJo Jin-kyuShin Eun-kyung, Park Sang-myun, Ahn Jae-moSouth KoreaThe OneJames WongJet Li, Carla Gugino, Delroy LindoUnited StatesOnmyojiYōjirō TakitaMansai Nomura, Hideaki Itō, Hiroyuki SanadaJapanMartial arts film Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! Jose N. Carreon Robin Padilla, Claudine Barretto, Tonton Gutierrez, Raymond Bagatsing, Vhong Navarro Philippines Action comedyPootie TangLouis C.K.Lance Crouther, Jennifer Coolidge, Wanda SykesUnited StatesAction comedyThe Princess BladeShinsuke SatoHideaki Itō, Yumiko Shaku, Shiro SanoJapanRed ShadowHiroyuki NakanoMasanobu Andō, Jun Murakami, Megumi OkinaJapanReplicantRingo LamJean-Claude Van Damme, Michael RookerUnited StatesRoad to RedemptionRobert VernonPat Hingle, Julie Condra, Leo Rossi, Jay Underwood, Tony Longo, Wes StudiUnited StatesAction comedyRunning Out of Time 2Johnnie To, Law Wing-cheungLau Ching-Wan, Ekin Cheng, Kelly LinHong KongRush Hour 2Brett RatnerJackie Chan, Chris TuckerUnited StatesShaolin SoccerStephen ChowStephen Chow, Zhao Wei, Ng Man TatHong KongTickerAlbert PyunSteven Seagal, Tom Sizemore, Dennis HopperUnited StatesVolcano HighKim Tae-kyungJang Hyuk, Shin Min-ahSouth KoreaWasabiGérard KrawczykJean Reno, Ryōko Hirosue, Michel MullerFrance
2002