Superhero Films
119The best superhero films brought from the page to the screen: caped heroes and unforgettable villains. The finest of them offer more than a fight scene; they show the cost of power, the loneliness of heroism and the fact that doing the right thing does not always win. A selection spanning faithful adaptations and films that rewrote the genre, from solo origin stories to vast ensemble spectacles. For anyone unsure where to start, and for anyone who has seen them all and wants the best ones again.
Standouts from This Collection
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The Dark Knight (2008)The Dark Knight (2008) is an action film, directed by Christopher Nolan.
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) is an animated film, directed by Bob Persichetti.
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) is an animated film, directed by Justin K.
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is an adventure film, directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)Avengers: Endgame (2019) is an adventure film, directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo.
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The Avengers (2012)The Avengers (2012) is a science fiction film, directed by Joss Whedon.
