The action genre has never been more successful or acclaimed.

These movies expertly blend action sequences with intelligent narratives populated with memorable characters.

The film’s antagonist is Russian mafia boss Yulian Kuznetsov, played with chilly precision by Russian actorAleksei Serebryakov.

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The film’s ensemble cast includesNicole Kidman,Anya Taylor-Joy,Ethan Hawke,Willem Dafoe, andClaes Bang.

Every great historical epicneeds an equally impressive villain, andThe Woman Kingis no exception.

Luckily,Jimmy Odukoyarepresents, playing the vicious General Oba with wicked glee.

Aleksey Serebryakov in Nobody

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Fast Xreceived a divisive reception, but everyone agreed Momoa ran away with the movie.

Dante is a hilarious yet chilling villain, and Momoa goes all-in on the character’s unhinged behavior.

5High Evolutionary ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.

Harry Melling as Steven Merrick in The Old Guard

The plot sees the Guardians facing the High Evolutionary while on a quest to save Rocket’s life.

It’s not an overstatement to say the High Evolutionary is amongthe all-time best MCU villains.

Cruel and vicious, he is beyond redemption, a character who indulges in barbarism disguised as scientific curiosity.

Claes Bang as Fjölnir under the snow in The Northman

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It’s not an easy feat, but Iwuji makes it look effortless.

Skarsgard is chilling and imposing as the stylish Marquis.

The Marquis is a brilliant creation, and Skarsgard is the perfect actor to bring him to life.

Jimmy Odukoya as General Oba in The Woman King

Brolin delivers a stellar performance, making Thanos a compelling yet firmly reprehensible villain.

It’s not an overstatement to say Cavill delivers his best performance inMission: Impossible Fallout.

The actor is a beast like August Walker, embodying the character’s savagery with quiet and menacing precision.

Jason Momoa zooming around in Fast X

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The High Evolutionary turning back to look at someone off-camera in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

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The Marquis de Gramont squitnign while looking intently ahead in John Wick Chapter 4

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Thanos looking intently with mountains in the background in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

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Erik Killmonger escorted by guards in Black Panther

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