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Top 9 action-packed movies like John Wick on Netflix [July 2025]

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‎John Wick didn’t just redefine the modern action film — it created a new language for storytelling through fight choreography, emotional drive, and the lonely path of vengeance. For viewers drawn to tales of elite assassins, criminal syndicates, and morally torn antiheroes, Netflix holds an arsenal of compelling alternatives.  ‎ ‎ Keanu Reeves in 'John Wick: Chapter 4.' ‎Courtesy of Murray Close/Lionsgate ‎ ‎Here are nine of the best movies like John Wick available on Netflix this July — ranked from #9 to #1. ‎ ‎9. Upgrade (2018) ‎ ‎Directed by Leigh Whannell, Upgrade is a brutal sci-fi action thriller set in a not-so-distant future. After his wife is murdered and he’s left paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green) is implanted with an AI chip that turns him into a weapon. The film’s inventive fight sequences, dark atmosphere, and cold-blooded revenge plot recall the precision and single-minded focus of John Wick. ‎ ‎Why it’s similar: Vengeance-driven plot, clo...

Netflix commits $1 billion investment in Mexico

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Netflix has announced a significant investment in Mexico's film and television industry. The streaming giant has committed to investing $1 billion in the country over the next four years, from 2025 to 2028, as announced by co-CEO Ted Sarandos during a press conference with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum. Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos on February 20 in Mexico City. Netflix According to Netflix, this investment will benefit Mexican production companies and contribute to the growth of the local audiovisual industry. The company will also invest $2 million in Mexico City's iconic Churubusco Studios to upgrade its facilities. Netflix will continue to create and fund programs that help develop diverse and creative talents behind the camera. In August last year, the company unveiled a fund worth over $1 million to support talent development in Mexico. Netflix has a long history in Mexico, dating back to 2011 when the s...