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 drama, directed by Christopher Nolan.
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) is an animation drama, directed by Bob Persichetti.
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) is an animation drama, directed by Kemp Powers.
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is an adventure drama, directed by Joe Russo.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)Avengers: Endgame (2019) is an adventure drama, directed by Anthony Russo.
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The Avengers (2012)The Avengers (2012) is a science fiction drama, directed by Joss Whedon.
