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- 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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- ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ (2021) Forget, just for a second, the torturous online campaigns and toxic fandoms, the studio-brass handwringing, the behind-the-scenes shenanigans and — please, in the name of Jor-El — the theatrical cut of what was designed to be the pinnacle of DC’s Extended Universe.
- ‘Ghost Rider’ (2007) Give it for the iconoclastic Nicolas Cage: As Johnny Blaze, he tumbles off a motorcycle and bursts into flames, twitching and emoting in agony amidst a mock-operatic musical score as he transforms into the macabre 1970s antihero.
- ‘Megamind’ (2010) This animated flick dares ask the question: “What if Lex Luthor was a big-headed, blue-skinned alien who had a thing for Lois Lane — and then won big because Superman just wasn’t all that into his job?”
- ‘Infra-Man’ (1975) Inspired by the runaway success of the Japanese TV show Ultraman, legendary Hong Kong movie producer Runme Shaw decided to come up with own story of a scientist (Danny Lee) who’s turned into a bionic hero with superstrength, laser-beam eyes and the ability to grow 20 stories tall — all the better to fight any kaiju that a recently awakened demon princess throws his way.
Mar 28, 2008 · Superhero Movie: Directed by Craig Mazin. With Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Leslie Nielsen. Orphaned high school student Rick Riker is bitten by a radioactive dragonfly, develops super powers (except for the ability to fly), and becomes a hero.
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- 'Unbreakable' (2000) Director: M. Night Shyamalan. M. Night Shyamalan was ahead of his time when he made Unbreakable, as this feels like a grounded deconstruction of modern superhero movies, made just before the current wave of superhero movies really took off.
- 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021) Director: Jon Watts. Multiverse movies are all the rage nowadays, and though an abundance of them will likely fatigue audiences at a point, for now, people seem to like the opportunities afforded by the multiverse.
- 'Batman Returns' (1992) Director: Tim Burton. With Batman Returns, Batman returned in a movie that proved even darker and less kid-friendly than the 1989 movie it was a sequel to.
- 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (2014) Director: Bryan Singer. Time travel is always tricky to do well in a movie, and needing to balance a premise so dependent on it with superhero-heavy action/thrills is extra ambitious.
Jun 20, 2022 · (Image credit: Amazon Prime) Invincible (2021-Present) The teenage son (Steven Yeun) of the world’s most powerful superhero (J.K. Simmons) joins a group of other young, aspiring heroes like him ...
Best superhero movies of all time. Batman Forever. Warner Bros. 54. Batman Forever (1995) Before excessive silver bat-nipples and other bloat took this franchise into the sewer (and off theater ...
