A new Hong Kong action thriller, 'The Furious,' is winning over American viewers with its intense hand-to-hand combat, earning near-perfect critic scores and ranking in the Top 10 on streaming platforms after its digital release.
Action movies have evolved with CGI and visual effects, yet fans consistently cite the unmatched thrill of expertly choreographed hand-to-hand combat as the true draw.
The 2011 Indonesian film The Raid set the gold standard for hyper-violent, bone-crunching action and directly influenced the John Wick franchise. Now, a new Hong Kong martial arts thriller, The Furious, directed by Kenji Tanigaki, is capturing American audiences by channeling the best of both styles. The year has delivered strong genre offerings: sci-fi with films like Project Hail Mary, horror standouts such as Backrooms, and upcoming fantasy from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
The Furious premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 to universal acclaim, earning a perfect 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes that held at 98% as more reviews came in. Despite a crowded blockbuster season, its limited U.S. theatrical release saw such high demand that its digital launch was moved up from July 17 to July 7.
A week into its digital debut, the film has consistently ranked in the Top 10 on major streaming platforms across the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, proving that raw, practical action still resonates powerfully with audiences
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