In the mood for some entertainment? Check out this week's lineup of action movies showing on the big screen in and around San Antonio.

Read on for the top-ranked action films to catch in theaters, based on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer Score, which reflects the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics.

(Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango. Movie ratings and showtimes are subject to change.)

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse  

Miles Morales is juggling his life between being a high school student and being a spider-man. When Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk uses a super collider, others from across the Spider-Verse are transported to this dimension.

With a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" has been a must-watch since its release in December of 2018. The New York Times's Lawrence Ware said, "This film manages the delicate feat of embracing its source material while also satirizing it," while David Sims of the Atlantic noted, "The latest entry in a fully saturated genre that somehow, through sheer creative gumption, does something new."

Catch it on the big screen at Regal Cielo Vista Stadium 18 & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge) through Thursday, Feb. 28; and Santikos Silverado 16 Theatre (11505 W. Loop 1604 North) through Wednesday, Feb. 27. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

Bumblebee    

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.

With a Tomatometer Score of 93 percent and an Audience Score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Bumblebee" has become a favorite since its release in December of 2018. "The movie works in large part because of the depth of Hailee Steinfeld's performance. We haven't seen such a well-realized character in any of the other Transformers movies," according to James Berardinelli of ReelViews, while Rolling Stone's David Fear said, "Imagine if John Hughes made a Transformers movie. Or: Think E.T., but with auto parts."

Want to see for yourself? It's playing at Regal Cielo Vista Stadium 18 & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge) through Friday, Feb. 22; Cinemark Movies 16 (5063 N.W. Loop 410th) through Thursday, Feb. 28; and City Base Entertainment (2623 S. East Military Drive) through Wednesday, Feb. 27. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

The Kid Who Would Be King

Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.

With a Tomatometer Score of 89 percent and an Audience Score of 66 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "The Kid Who Would Be King" has racked up generally positive reviews since its release on Jan. 25. "It falls short of enchanting but it's never less than fun and likable. Watch it through the eyes of your inner teenager and you'll have a blast." 

Catch it on the big screen at Santikos Embassy 14 (13707 Embassy Row) through Friday, Feb. 22. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

Aquaman                                      

Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people — and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm's half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne. 

With a Tomatometer Score of 65 percent and an Audience Score of 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Aquaman" is well worth a watch. The Chicago Reader's Andrea Gronvall said, "Veteran cinematographer Don Burgess's widescreen images beguile, and Bill Brzeski's production design impresses mightily," and the Toronto Sun's Mark Daniell called it "A thoroughly entertaining ride."

Get a piece of the action at Regal Cielo Vista Stadium 18 & RPX (2828 Cinema Ridge) through Thursday, Feb. 28; Santikos Silverado 16 Theatre (11505 W. Loop 1604 North) through Wednesday, Feb. 27; and Santikos Palladium IMAX (17703 Ih 10 West) through Wednesday, Feb. 27. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

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