The best superhero movies and shows, ranked

241 superhero titles ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1The Dark Knight (2008)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime thriller where a hero's war on chaos takes a darkly comic and epic turn.Max86
2. 2Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A cosmic despot gathers artifacts of unimaginable power, forcing heroes to fight a relentless, high-stakes battle for all reality.Disney+
3. 3Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · PGA Brooklyn teenager gains spider-powers and teams up with interdimensional heroes to save all realities.Netflix87
4. 4The Avengers (2012)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13Earth's mightiest heroes assemble for an epic, relentless, and witty battle to save humanity.Disney+ · Hulu
5. 5Avengers: Endgame (2019)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.Disney+
6. 6The Boys (2019) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MACorrupt superheroes meet their match as gritty vigilantes fight dirty with dark, satirical wit.Prime Video · The Roku Channel
7. 7The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
8. 8INVINCIBLE (2021) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA teenager inherits his father's epic superhero powers, but a darkly comedic journey quickly turns gritty and relentless.Prime Video
9. 9Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)Suspenseful · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Peter Parker faces relentless, high-octane action and an invisible threat while grappling with a world that forgot him.
10. 10WandaVision (2021) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-14Idealized suburban lives unravel as two super-powered beings confront a whimsical, melancholic, and surreal mystery.Disney+ · Hulu
11. 11Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Big broad humor · epic · date night · strong violence · PG-13An abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.Disney+
12. 12Loki (2021) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · late-night trip · brisk · TV-14A mischievous god navigates a whimsical, bureaucratic organization while trying to fix a fractured timeline.Disney+
13. 13Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
14. 14Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)Dry wit · epic · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A relentless, epic adventure unfolds as Peter Parker faces impossible choices with witty humor and a bittersweet heart.Disney+ · Starz
15. 15Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn epic team of heroes assembles to face a relentless, gritty threat on a catastrophic scale.Max
16. 16The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
17. 17Iron Man (2008)Dry wit · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A brilliant inventor builds a high-tech suit and fights evil with witty remarks and brisk action.Disney+
18. 18Logan (2017)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA weary mutant's last stand against dark forces is a bleak and melancholy fight for a young girl's future.Disney+
19. 19Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesDry wit · gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
20. 20Deadpool (2016)Dry wit · campy · party watch · brutal violence · RA high-octane mercenary origin story unfolds with relentless, darkly comic action and raunchy, witty humor.Disney+
21. 21Batman Begins (2005)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
22. 22Marvel's Daredevil (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA blind lawyer fights crime with heightened senses, navigating a gritty, suspenseful, and darkly-comic Hell's Kitchen.Disney+
23. 23Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)Suspenseful · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless and gritty web of intrigue threatens the world, pushing Captain America to his limits.Disney+
24. 24The Incredibles (2004)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA family of former superheroes rediscovers their powers, battling villains and rekindling their heartwarming bond.Disney+
25. 25Smallville (2001) · seriesEarnest · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A young alien refugee navigates his tumultuous teen years while slowly embracing a heroic destiny.Hulu
26. 26Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Big broad humor · heartwarming · date night · strong violence · PG-13A found family of misfits unravels a cosmic mystery with broad humor and a bittersweet, epic scope.Disney+
27. 27Thor: Ragnarok (2017)Big broad humor · epic · party watch · strong violence · PG-13An imprisoned god races to save his world, battling a ruthless threat with broad humor and campy, epic action.Disney+
28. 28Big Hero 6 (2014)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA brilliant young inventor and his inflatable robot friend lead a brisk, heartwarming adventure filled with wholesome humor.Disney+
29. 29Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure sees a heartbroken hero rally his team to save a friend and their future.Disney+
30. 30X-Men '97 (2024) · seriesEpic · comfort watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Mutants battle new threats with brisk action and gritty suspense in an epic, uncertain future.Disney+
31. 31Peacemaker (2022) · seriesDark satire · gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA jingoistic killer who loves peace faces a new, bizarre mission with a team of misfits.Max
32. 32Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Teenage superheroes in Paris balance secret identities and wholesome humor with brisk, whimsical adventures.Netflix · Disney+
33. 33Marvel's The Punisher (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA former Marine's quest for brutal justice unravels a dark military conspiracy with relentless, gritty action.Disney+
34. 34Captain America: Civil War (2016)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Former allies clash in an epic, gritty battle as global regulations fracture the superhero community.Disney+
35. 35The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless, gritty crime drama sees Frank Castle pulled back into the pulpy world of violent justice.Disney+
36. 36The Batman (2022)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A measured, gritty mystery unfolds as Batman confronts Gotham's corruption and a darkly-comic serial killer.Max
37. 37The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008) · seriesNostalgic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7A brisk, animated adventure follows a 16-year-old balancing high school and super-villain battles with nostalgic energy.
38. 38The Flash (2014) · seriesHigh octane · family watch · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A CSI investigator gains super speed, earnestly protecting his city with high-octane, suspenseful heroics.Netflix
39. 39Deadpool 2 (2018)Dry wit · campy · party watch · brutal violence · RA wisecracking mercenary battles powerful bad guys in a relentless, darkly comic, and raunchy adventure.Disney+ · Max
40. 40What If...? (2021) · seriesWhimsical · late-night trip · brisk · TV-14Classic Marvel moments twist into pulpy, surreal, and whimsical new animated adventures.Disney+
41. 41Black Panther (2018)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A new king defends his technologically advanced nation from internal and external threats, creating an uplifting, epic adventure.Disney+
42. 42Doctor Strange (2016)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brilliant surgeon discovers a hidden world of magic, battling dark forces with whimsical powers and brisk action.Disney+
43. 43X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty battle for survival unfolds across time, forcing heroes to confront their younger selves.Disney+
44. 44Young Justice (2010) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Teenage heroes prove their mettle with brisk action and earnest ambition in an epic sci-fi world.Max
45. 45Spider-Man (2002)Wholesome humor · epic · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A nerdy high schooler gains amazing powers, becoming a wholesome hero in an epic, heartwarming adventure.Disney+
46. 46Superman & Lois (2021) · seriesFeel good · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A superhero and a journalist balance saving the world with the epic, uplifting challenges of modern parenting.Max
47. 47Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13Earth's mightiest heroes face a relentless, witty, and suspenseful global adventure when AI peacekeeping goes awry.Disney+ · Starz
48. 48Incredibles 2 (2018)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · PGElastigirl saves the world with whimsical action while Mr. Incredible tackles wholesome family chaos.Disney+
49. 49Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A high schooler balances everyday life and superheroics with witty charm and brisk, wholesome adventure.Disney+ · Tubi
50. 50Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A European summer trip becomes an epic, brisk adventure as a hero battles elemental threats.Disney+ · Tubi
51. 51Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)Dry wit · campy · party watch · brutal violence · RA listless mercenary and a reluctant hero battle existential threats with relentless, raunchy, darkly-comic wit.Disney+
52. 52Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)Bleak · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RDecimated heroes regroup for a relentless, gritty, and tragic war against an intergalactic tyrant.Max
53. 53The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two Avengers navigate a gritty, global adventure that tests their abilities and their patience.Disney+
54. 54Harley Quinn (2019) · seriesDark satire · campy · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA newly single Harley carves out her own raunchy, absurd, and darkly comic criminal empire in Gotham.Max
55. 55Spider-Man (1994) · seriesFeel good · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7A brisk, feel-good adventure as a young hero balances spider-powers with the struggles of everyday life.Disney+
56. 56Henry Danger (2014) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7A 13-year-old balances middle school and superhero sidekick duties, leading to brisk, wholesome, and campy adventures.Netflix · Paramount+ · Hoopla
57. 57Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)Wholesome humor · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A hero confronts his past in a relentless, wholesome adventure of epic, heartwarming fantasy.Disney+
58. 58X-Men (1992) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7Genetically gifted mutants battle hostile government agencies and a supremacist seeking humanity's destruction in this brisk, gritty adventure.Disney+
59. 59Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)Dry wit · darkly comic · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · RA washed-up superhero actor chases artistic validation on Broadway in a darkly comic, surreal, and brisk drama.Max
60. 60Ben 10 (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7A boy discovers a mysterious device, transforming into ten alien heroes for brisk, wholesome, comedic adventures.Tubi
61. 61Spider-Man 2 (2004)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A hero's intimate struggle with identity and love unfolds amidst epic, briskly paced, wholesome adventure.Disney+
62. 62Hawkeye (2021) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14A wry archer and his aspiring protégé battle a shadowy past to save Christmas with brisk, wholesome wit.Disney+
63. 63Spider-Noir (2026) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An aging 1930s New York private eye grapples with his past as the city's only superhero.Prime Video
64. 64Wonder Woman (2017)Epic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An Amazon princess brings epic, brisk action and feel-good fantasy to a world at war.Max
65. 65Justice League Unlimited (2004) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7The world's greatest heroes unite against cosmic threats in an epic, briskly-paced adventure.Max · Tubi
66. 66Daredevil: Born Again (2025) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA blind lawyer battles for justice in a gritty city as a former mob boss pursues political power.Disney+
67. 67X-Men: First Class (2011)Epic · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Young mutants discover their powers, forging a complex friendship while battling a world-ending threat with brisk, gritty action.Disney+ · Max
68. 68The Suicide Squad (2021)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · brutal violence · RA team of absurd supervillains unleashes relentless, darkly comic mayhem on a remote, enemy-infested island.Max
69. 69Titans (2018) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAYoung heroes battle evil and personal demons in a gritty, darkly comic, and briskly paced adventure.Max
70. 70Ant-Man (2015)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13A master thief shrinks to save the world, leading to a brisk, feel-good adventure with broad humor.Disney+ · Starz
71. 71The Lego Movie (2014)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGAn ordinary Lego figure becomes an unlikely hero in a whimsical, brisk adventure to save the universe.Paramount+
72. 72The Sandman (2022) · seriesSurreal · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAThe King of Dreams journeys across surreal, atmospheric worlds to reclaim what was stolen and restore his epic power.Netflix
73. 73Men in Black (1997)Dry wit · campy · family watch · brisk · PG-13A secret agency polices alien activity on Earth, balancing witty banter with campy sci-fi action.Paramount+
74. 74Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)Epic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · PG-13An epic, gritty race against time unfolds as heroes fight to restore a fractured, war-torn reality.Max
75. 75Lanterns (2026) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAIntergalactic cops investigate a gritty, atmospheric murder mystery unfolding in the American heartland.Max
76. 76The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7Earth's mightiest heroes unite, forming an epic team to battle escaped villains in brisk, animated adventures.Disney+
77. 77Alita: Battle Angel (2019)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · PG-13A compassionate doctor awakens a cyborg with no memory, uncovering a young woman's extraordinary, epic past.
78. 78Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)Earnest · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A sickly man transforms into a super-soldier, battling a ruthless foe for world domination in an uplifting, brisk adventure.Disney+
79. 79Moon Knight (2022) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A mild-mannered man with dissociative identity disorder unravels a deadly, darkly funny Egyptian mystery.Disney+
80. 80Batman Beyond (1999) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7A new Batman rises in a gritty, futuristic Gotham, battling dark forces with brisk, suspenseful action.Max
81. 81The Crow (1994)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA murdered rock guitarist rises from the grave, guided by a crow, for brutal, darkly comic revenge.Paramount+ · Peacock · MGM+
82. 82Justice League (2001) · seriesEpic · family watch · brisk · TV-PGIconic heroes unite for brisk, animated adventures that deliver epic, crowd-pleasing action and sci-fi fantasy.Max · Tubi
83. 83Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)Suspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Mystical allies traverse dangerous alternate realities, confronting a mysterious adversary in a relentless, surreal, and epic adventure.Disney+
84. 84Iron Man 3 (2013)Dry wit · high octane · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A brilliant inventor battles a powerful terrorist in a brisk, high-octane adventure with witty humor.Disney+
85. 85Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · PG-13A mysterious new crime lord brings brutal efficiency and a dark sense of humor to Gotham's underworld.
86. 86Iron Man 2 (2010)Dry wit · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A witty, high-octane adventure unfolds as a brilliant inventor battles pressure and powerful enemies.Disney+
87. 87Kick-Ass (2010)Dark satire · pulpy · full attention · brutal violence · RA high school nobody becomes a brutal, darkly comic vigilante, facing gritty crime with broad, satirical humor.
88. 88Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-14A brisk, witty team of agents investigates global threats, protecting the ordinary from extraordinary, suspenseful dangers.Disney+
89. 89Batman (1989)Dark satire · gritty · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
90. 90Black Widow (2021)Gritty · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A brisk, gritty adventure forces a spy to confront her past and mend broken relationships.Disney+
91. 91Constantine (2005)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA cynical demon hunter and a skeptical detective navigate a gritty, supernatural Los Angeles to solve a dark mystery.Max
92. 92Unbreakable (2000)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A man's miraculous survival of a train wreck unravels a gritty mystery about human fragility and hidden strength.
93. 93Superman (2025)Epic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brisk adventure follows a hero's journey to reconcile alien heritage with a human upbringing, all while feeling uplifting.Prime Video · Max
94. 94The Lego Batman Movie (2017)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA lonely hero's cool facade crumbles when a new family and absurd villains challenge Gotham City.Max
95. 95Thor (2011)Epic · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An arrogant god banished to Earth learns true heroism as epic forces from his world invade.Disney+
96. 96X-Men (2000)Suspenseful · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Mutants with extraordinary powers clash in an epic, gritty battle for the future of humanity.Disney+
97. 97The Mask (1994)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A shy bank clerk becomes a zany, green-faced wild man, charming a singer and battling mobsters.Tubi
98. 98Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015) · seriesDry wit · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA super-powered detective navigates gritty New York, solving cases with dark wit and measured, suspenseful pulp.Disney+
99. 99Aquaman (2018)Epic · party watch · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A half-human hero plunges into a relentless, pulpy adventure to claim his epic underwater destiny.Max
100. 100X2 (2003)Suspenseful · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Genetically gifted heroes and villains unite against a human threat, creating a brisk, gritty, and epic battle for survival.Disney+

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