Movies like Executive Decision

Speed, although not set on an airplane, delivers a similar tension by placing characters in a bus rigged with a bomb set to explode if the vehicle's speed drops. The relentless pacing and the resourcefulness of the heroes echo the thrills experienced in Executive Decision.

Under Siege features Steven Seagal as a former Navy SEAL who fights against terrorists who take over a U.S. Navy battleship. The tight quarters and tactical combat mirror the suspense and action-packed sequences of Executive Decision.

Die Hard 2, a sequel in the iconic action series, finds John McClane battling terrorists who have seized control of an airport's communication systems. Its blend of tactical combat and the race-against-time element resonate with fans of Executive Decision.

Con Air puts a group of dangerous inmates in control of a prisoner transport plane, with an undercover US Marshal onboard. The film's mix of mid-air confrontation and complex character dynamics align it closely with the thrills of Executive Decision.

Air Force One is a high-octane political thriller that shares the in-flight crisis motif with Executive Decision. Starring Harrison Ford as the U.S. President who must retake his plane from hijackers, this film delivers the same mix of tension and action in an airborne setting.

Sudden Death pits a firefighter against a group of terrorists who have taken the Vice President and several other VIPs hostage during a hockey game. This movie's blend of a ticking clock scenario and dynamic action scenes is reminiscent of the high-stress environment in Executive Decision.

Passenger 57 features Wesley Snipes as an airline security expert who finds himself entangled in a hijacking situation aboard a commercial airplane. Like Executive Decision, it provides a claustrophobic thrill-ride with high stakes and intense action sequences.