The action genre is commonly described as "a film genre in which the protagonist or protagonists are thrust into a series of events that typically include violence, extended fighting, physical feats, and frantic chases.”
For many action films, the target audience is often 16 to 25-year-old males, although there are many exceptions.
Action films tend to feature a resourceful hero struggling against great enemies and obstacles, which include life-threatening situations, a dangerous villain, or a pursuit which usually concludes in victory for the hero.
Action films are more often than not marketed with trailers filled with many fight sequences, lots of CGI, and special effects; Action films spend large amounts of money on large marketing campaigns that include promotions, collaborations, and trailers played at large events such as The Super Bowl.
Action films often contain elements of adventure, thriller, drama, and spy fiction genres.
Here are some examples:
