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- Everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Iron Man, Avengers) to DCEU (Aquaman, Wonder Woman), animated fare (The Incredibles, Megamind) to live-action spoofs (The Toxic Avenger, Mystery Men), comedies (Deadpool) and the super serious (The Dark Knight), and then throwing in some originals made just for the big screen (The Rocketeer, Darkman, Unbreakable).
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1. The Dark Knight. 2008 2h 32m PG-13. 9.0 (2.9M) Rate. 84 Metascore. When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman, James Gordon and Harvey Dent must work together to put an end to the madness. Director Christopher Nolan Stars Christian Bale Heath Ledger Aaron Eckhart. 2. Avengers: Endgame.
Apr 14, 2024 · Our team at Tom’s Guide ranked the top 100 superhero movies from Marvel, DC and more. Here’s our list of the best 100 superhero movies of all time and how to watch them.
- Overview
- 31. Joker (2019)
- 30. Shazam! (2019)
- 29. Unbreakable (2000)
- 28. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
- 27. Watchmen (2009)
- 26. Wonder Woman (2017)
- 25. The Suicide Squad (2021)
- 24. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 (2014)
- 23: X-Men: First Class (2011)
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By Tom Power
last updated 28 November 2023
Wondering what the best superhero movies are? Read our guide on the greatest comic book films ever made
Avengers: Infinity War had to make it onto our list, didn't it? (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
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Where to stream: Max in the US, rent or buy in the UK, Netflix/Prime Video in Australia
Our first entry is controversial for a few reasons. For one, it’s not technically a superhero movie. You could also argue that it deserves to be higher, based on its awards circuit success. Or, due to its divisive elements, ask why it even takes up last place on our list.
Where to stream: Max in the US, rent or buy in the UK, Netflix/Paramount Plus in Australia
It might not be as highly regarded as other DCEU films, but the Zachary Levi-starring Shazam! deserves more credit than it gets.
Where to stream it: Max in the US, Disney Plus in the UK and Australia
One of our list’s few non-Marvel or DC entries, but a worthy addition nonetheless. M. Night Shyamalan’s superhero-esque flick follows his penchant for suspenseful thrillers with a shocking (but now routine) twist.
Where to stream it: Disney Plus worldwide
Thor’s third solo movie was a marked departure from his previous standalone adventures, but it breathed new life into a character in desperate need of reinvention.
Where to stream it: Prime Video/Max in the US, Netflix/Sky in the UK, and Binge/Stan in Australia
Yes, a Zack Snyder film makes it in, but not the one you expected (i.e. Zack Snyder's Justice League). Four years before he directed Man of Steel, Snyder cut his teeth on another massive DC comic book property in Watchmen.
Based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ legendary graphic novel, Watchmen is as faithful an adaptation as we’re ever likely to see. It retained the R-rated content that the source material was famous for, and felt so visceral that it really seemed like the comics had been brought to life – even if some of Snyder's choices felt a tad lacking.
The film’s altered ending was disappointing, given how accurate the rest of it was and Snyder has since said he’d change it if he could. Still, Watchmen is a great example of an adaptation with impressive ambition, even if it didn’t please everyone – Moore included.
Where to stream it: Max/Prime Video in the US, Sky in the UK, Paramount Plus in Australia
Wonder Woman was the DCEU’s strongest movie until James Gunn's The Suicide Squad (in our view, anyway). Set during World War I, it stars Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, who helps the Allied Forces turn the tide of the conflict and thwart Ares, the god of war, in the process.
Where to stream it: Max/Prime Video in the US, Netflix in the UK, Foxtel in Australia
The Suicide Squad is Warner Bros’ Guardians of the Galaxy in all-but-name. And, as the latter’s success has proved, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Where to stream it: Disney Plus worldwide
Not to be outdone by its DCEU counterpart, Gunn’s first MCU movie is the blueprint that The Suicide Squad owes its success to. Led by Chris Pratt’s charismatic Star-Lord, this ragtag group of loners become galactic saviors as they look to halt Ronan the Accuser (Lee Pace) from committing planetary genocide.
Where to stream it: Starz in the US, Disney Plus in the UK and Australia
Fox’s second X-Men movie series – learn how to watch the X-Men movies in order while you're here – was ultimately marred by some dreadful entries but, early on, it had two of the franchise's best movies. The first of those was First Class, the Cold War-era film that put the series back on the right path after the dreadful X-Men: The Last Stand.
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- 'The Dark Knight' (2008) IMDb Rating: 9.0/10. Following Christian Bale's vigilante Batman who seeks to ensure the safety of Gotham at all times, The Dark Knight introduces a new threat that goes by the name of the Joker, played by Heath Ledger.
- 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019) IMDb Rating: 8.4. As the title suggests, Avengers: Endgame is the final installment for Marvel Phase 3 and the long-awaited sequel to Infinity War.
- 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2018) IMDb Rating: 8.4/10. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a computer-animated superhero movie that focuses on teen Miles Morales' (Shameik Moore), who has just learned about his new superpowers and must join five other spider-powered individuals from other universes in order to stop a big threat.
- 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) IMDb Rating: 8.4/10. In this action-packed adventure epic, the many Avengers team up and try to come up with detailed, meticulous intergalactic plans in an attempt to prevent Thanos from collecting the powerful six Infinity Stones and using them to erase Earth's population.
We rank the 25 best superhero movies in the history of film, from older classics (Danger: Diabolik) to recent summer blockbusters (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
Jun 29, 2022 · The 50 greatest superhero movies of all time — from Batman to Black Panther, the MCU to Zack Snyder's DCEU (and a whole lotta Spider-Man).
