Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite martial arts films that were released in the 2000s
The best 2000s kung fun and martial arts movies are a diverse mix of Hollywood blockbusters and cult hits from across the globe. Some of them were filmed in the United States or Europe, while others were filmed more traditionally in Asia. The common thread uniting all of them are the kickass action sequences that will inspire you to try a few martial arts moves of your own!
In the below list of the best '00s kung fu films, you’ll find venerated franchises like Kill Bill and The Matrix. Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves use tried-and-true kung fu moves on their enemies, leaving scores of foes in their wake as they go on to save the day and seek vengeance. Also on this list, you'll find a healthy dose of comedy martial arts, in titles like The Foot Fist Way (starring Danny McBride) and Kung Fu Panda (voiced by Jack Black).
When considering the best kung fu movies, you can't forget to leave out the classics that paved the way for the rest of these iconic films. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon became a sleeper hit, garnering numerous awards and accolades for its fight sequences and compelling story.
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679Ip Man
Donnie Yen, Simon YamReleased: 2008
Directed by: Wilson Yip
Ip Man is a 2008 Hong Kong semi biographical martial arts film very loosely based on the life... more2
5012Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior
Tatchakorn Yeerum, Mum JokmokReleased: 2003
Directed by: Prachya Pinkaew
Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, also known in the United States as Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior is a... more3
4110The Protector
Nathan Jones, Tatchakorn YeerumReleased: 2005
Directed by: Prachya Pinkaew
Tom-Yum-Goong Thai: ต้มยำกุ้ง, IPA: is a 2005 Thai martial arts action film starring Tony Jaa.... more4
357Hero
Zhang Ziyi, Jet LiReleased: 2002
Directed by: Zhang Yimou
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialHero is a 2002 wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou. Starring Jet Li as the nameless... more5
327Chocolate
JeeJa Yanin, Hiroshi AbeReleased: 2008
Directed by: Prachya Pinkaew
Chocolate, also known as Zen, Warrior Within, is a 2008 Thai martial arts film starring Yanin... more6
327Fearless
Michelle Yeoh, Jet LiReleased: 2006
Directed by: Ronny Yu
Fearless, also known as Huo Yuanjia in Chinese, and as Jet Li's Fearless in the United Kingdom... more7
3815Kung Fu Hustle
Stephen Chow, Yuen WahReleased: 2005
Directed by: Stephen Chow
Kung Fu Hustle is a Hong Kong-Chinese action comedy martial arts film. It was directed,... more8
329Unleashed
Morgan Freeman, Bob HoskinsReleased: 2005
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Unleashed is a 2005 martial arts action thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier, written by... more9
3314The Matrix Reloaded
Monica Bellucci, Keanu ReevesReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
The Matrix Reloaded is a 2003 American science fiction action film, the first sequel to The... more10
3416Delete
Seth Rogen, David CrossDirected by: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
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3317Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Zhang Ziyi, Michelle YeohReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ang Lee
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a 2000 wuxia film. An American-Chinese-Hong Kong-Taiwanese... more12
2915House of Flying Daggers
Zhang Ziyi, Andy LauReleased: 2004
Directed by: Zhang Yimou
House of Flying Daggers is a 2004 wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Andy Lau,... more13
239The Twilight Samurai
Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie MiyazawaReleased: 2002
Directed by: Yoji Yamada
The Twilight Samurai or Tasogare Seibei is a 2002 Japanese film directed by Yoji Yamada. Set... more14
154Romeo Must Die
Grace Park, AaliyahReleased: 2000
Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak
This film is a 2000 American martial arts action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his... more15
2720Brotherhood of the Wolf
Monica Bellucci, Vincent CasselReleased: 2001
Directed by: Christophe Gans
Brotherhood of the Wolf is a 2001 French historical horror-action film directed by Christophe... more16
2923Kill Bill Volume 1
Uma Thurman, Lucy LiuReleased: 2003
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Kill Bill: Volume 1 is a 2003 American martial arts film written and directed by Quentin... more17
2015The Grandmaster
Zhang Ziyi, Song Hye-kyoReleased: 2013
Directed by: Wong Kar-wai
The Grandmaster is a 2013 Hong Kong-Chinese martial arts drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai... more18
2421Kill Bill Volume 2
Uma Thurman, Lucy LiuReleased: 2004
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Kill Bill Volume 2 is a 2004 martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin... more19
2726Black Dynamite
Richard Pryor, Arsenio HallReleased: 2009
Directed by: Scott Sanders
Black Dynamite is a 2009 American action comedy film starring Michael Jai White, Salli... more20
1813The Forbidden Kingdom
Jackie Chan, Jet LiReleased: 2008
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
The Forbidden Kingdom is a 2008 Chinese-American martial arts film written by John Fusco, and... more21
23Turtles Forever
Michael Sinterniklaas, Marc ThompsonReleased: 2009
Directed by: Roy Burdine
Turtles Forever is a 2009 American television film produced by 4Kids Entertainment and Mirage... more
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1814District 13
Dany Verissimo, Cyril RaffaelliReleased: 2004
Directed by: Pierre Morel
District 13, is a 2004 French action film, directed by Pierre Morel and written and produced... more23
1612Kiss of the Dragon
Bridget Fonda, Jet LiReleased: 2001
Directed by: Chris Nahon
Kiss of the Dragon is a 2001 English-language French action thriller film directed by Chris... more24
139New Police Story
Jackie Chan, Nicholas TseReleased: 2004
Directed by: Benny Chan
New Police Story is a 2004 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Benny Chan, and also... more25
139Rush Hour 2
Maggie Q, Jackie ChanReleased: 2001
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Rush Hour 2 is a 2001 martial arts buddy action comedy film. This is the second installment in... more
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