The 2010s have been an outstanding decade for martial arts films. From high-octane action to deep cultural epics, fans have been treated to a variety of films that took the genre to new heights. Here are the ten best martial arts movies of the 2010s, ranked.

1.”The Raid: Redemption” (2011) – Directed by Gareth Evans, this Indonesian masterpiece is brutal, relentless, and showcases some of the most intricate fight choreography in cinematic history.

2.”Ip Man 3″ (2015) – Donnie Yen reprises his role as Ip Man in this high-stakes film that features a memorable duel with Mike Tyson and contextual emotional depth that enhances the already thrilling fight scenes.

3.”The Raid 2″ (2014) – A sequel that manages to surpass its predecessor in complexity and scope. The film’s prison yard fight scene alone solidifies its place on this list.

4.”John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019) – While not a traditional martial arts film, Keanu Reeves’ balletic gun-fu and clear hand-to-hand combat influences earn it a spot among the greats.

5.”The Grandmaster” (2013) – Wong Kar-Wai’s visually stunning work explores the life of Ip Man with a poetic touch that’s rare in action cinema.

6.”Ong Bak 3″ (2010) – Featuring Tony Jaa’s bone-breaking stunts and unparalleled athleticism, it continues to push the boundary of what martial arts cinema can do without CGI.

7.”Man of Tai Chi” (2013) – Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut features hard-hitting Tai Chi combat that impressively blurs the line between internal martial art and on-screen spectacle.

8.”Warrior” (2011) – This film about two estranged brothers entering an MMA tournament delivers knock-out performances and realistically brutal cage fighting sequences.

9.”Kung Fu Jungle” (2014) – Donnie Yen showcases different styles of martial arts against a backdrop of a gripping murder mystery narrative

10.”Headshot” (2016) – Iko Uwais stars in this gritty and visceral fight-packed thriller that cements his status as a leading man in modern martial arts cinema.

Each of these films has contributed to the genre significantly and will be remembered for their unique contributions to the art form. Whether it’s for their storytelling, choreography, or cultural impact, these movies stand out as the best martial arts offerings of the 2010s.