Movies like Red Scorpion

Predator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, pits an elite military rescue team against a technologically advanced alien hunter in the Central American jungle. The survival and combat elements align closely with Red Scorpion's themes, offering audiences a mix of sci-fi with their action.

Rambo: First Blood Part II sees Sylvester Stallone reprising his iconic role as John Rambo. This sequel amps up the action as Rambo goes on a mission to rescue American POWs from Vietnam. The film's intense action sequences and one-man-army theme make it a perfect follow-up for fans of Red Scorpion's similar lone operative, high-stakes missions.

The Expendables features a cast of action stars, including Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren (who also stars in Red Scorpion), as mercenaries on a mission to overthrow a Latin American dictator. It's an ensemble action flick that echoes the firepower and battle scenarios reminiscent of Red Scorpion.

Commando is a high-octane action film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a retired elite Black Ops Commando who launches a one-man war against a group of South American criminals who have kidnapped his daughter. Like Red Scorpion, it offers a blend of explosive action, a muscular lead, and a clear-cut hero versus villain storyline that fans of the genre would appreciate.

The Delta Force stars Chuck Norris in a rescuing mission-filled plot that involves a hijacked airliner. With patriotic overtones and plenty of action, viewers who enjoyed Red Scorpion's military-themed exploits will likely find The Delta Force to be in the same adrenaline-pumping vein.

In Universal Soldier, Dolph Lundgren returns alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in a story about reanimated soldiers turned into unstoppable troops. Like Red Scorpion, it combines heavy action with a central character facing questions about his purpose and allegiance.

Another Chuck Norris classic, Missing in Action, revolves around a Vietnam War POW/MIA issue. Norris' character embarks on a mission to save American POWs. The theme of a solitary hero against overwhelming odds is a common thread with Red Scorpion, making it appealing to fans of military action dramas.

McBain stars Christopher Walken as a war veteran who assembles a team to help a Colombian rebel group overthrow its government. Like Red Scorpion, the film delves into the world of guerrilla warfare and features a protagonist who's a tough, skilled fighter in intense combat scenarios.