The best superhero movies and shows, ranked

237 superhero titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1The Dark Knight (2008)Mildly scary · 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.Max85
2. 2Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · 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)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PGA Brooklyn teenager gains spider-powers and teams up with interdimensional heroes to save all realities.Netflix87
4. 4The Avengers (2012)No gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Earth's mightiest heroes assemble for an epic, relentless, and witty battle to save humanity.Disney+ · Hulu
5. 5Avengers: Endgame (2019)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.Disney+
6. 6The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
7. 7The Boys (2019) · seriesMildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MACorrupt superheroes meet their match as gritty vigilantes fight dirty with dark, satirical wit.Prime Video
8. 8INVINCIBLE (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA teenager inherits his father's epic superhero powers, but a darkly comedic journey quickly turns gritty and relentless.Prime Video
9. 9WandaVision (2021) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Idealized suburban lives unravel as two super-powered beings confront a whimsical, melancholic, and surreal mystery.Disney+
10. 10Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.Disney+
11. 11Loki (2021) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A mischievous god navigates a whimsical, bureaucratic organization while trying to fix a fractured timeline.Disney+
12. 12Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
13. 13Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless, epic adventure unfolds as Peter Parker faces impossible choices with witty humor and a bittersweet heart.Disney+ · Starz
14. 14Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn epic team of heroes assembles to face a relentless, gritty threat on a catastrophic scale.Max
15. 15The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
16. 16Iron Man (2008)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brilliant inventor builds a high-tech suit and fights evil with witty remarks and brisk action.Disney+ · Hulu
17. 17Logan (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA weary mutant's last stand against dark forces is a bleak and melancholy fight for a young girl's future.Disney+
18. 18Deadpool (2016)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA high-octane mercenary origin story unfolds with relentless, darkly comic action and raunchy, witty humor.Disney+
19. 19Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
20. 20Batman Begins (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
21. 21Marvel's Daredevil (2015) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA blind lawyer fights crime with heightened senses, navigating a gritty, suspenseful, and darkly-comic Hell's Kitchen.Disney+ · Hulu
22. 22Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless and gritty web of intrigue threatens the world, pushing Captain America to his limits.Disney+
23. 23The Incredibles (2004)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA family of former superheroes rediscovers their powers, battling villains and rekindling their heartwarming bond.Disney+
24. 24Smallville (2001) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-14A young alien refugee navigates his tumultuous teen years while slowly embracing a heroic destiny.Hulu
25. 25Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A found family of misfits unravels a cosmic mystery with broad humor and a bittersweet, epic scope.Disney+
26. 26Big Hero 6 (2014)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA brilliant young inventor and his inflatable robot friend lead a brisk, heartwarming adventure filled with wholesome humor.Disney+
27. 27Thor: Ragnarok (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An imprisoned god races to save his world, battling a ruthless threat with broad humor and campy, epic action.Disney+
28. 28Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure sees a heartbroken hero rally his team to save a friend and their future.Disney+
29. 29X-Men '97 (2024) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Mutants battle new threats with brisk action and gritty suspense in an epic, uncertain future.Disney+
30. 30Peacemaker (2022) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA jingoistic killer who loves peace faces a new, bizarre mission with a team of misfits.Max
31. 31Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Teenage superheroes in Paris balance secret identities and wholesome humor with brisk, whimsical adventures.Netflix · Disney+
32. 32Marvel's The Punisher (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA former Marine's quest for brutal justice unravels a dark military conspiracy with relentless, gritty action.Disney+
33. 33Captain America: Civil War (2016)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13Former allies clash in an epic, gritty battle as global regulations fracture the superhero community.Disney+
34. 34The Batman (2022)Mildly scary · 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
35. 35The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, gritty crime drama sees Frank Castle pulled back into the pulpy world of violent justice.Disney+
36. 36The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7A brisk, animated adventure follows a 16-year-old balancing high school and super-villain battles with nostalgic energy.
37. 37The Flash (2014) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A CSI investigator gains super speed, earnestly protecting his city with high-octane, suspenseful heroics.Netflix
38. 38What If...? (2021) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Classic Marvel moments twist into pulpy, surreal, and whimsical new animated adventures.Disney+
39. 39Deadpool 2 (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA wisecracking mercenary battles powerful bad guys in a relentless, darkly comic, and raunchy adventure.Disney+ · Max
40. 40Black Panther (2018)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A new king defends his technologically advanced nation from internal and external threats, creating an uplifting, epic adventure.Disney+ · Hulu
41. 41Doctor Strange (2016)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brilliant surgeon discovers a hidden world of magic, battling dark forces with whimsical powers and brisk action.Disney+
42. 42X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty battle for survival unfolds across time, forcing heroes to confront their younger selves.Disney+
43. 43Young Justice (2010) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-14Teenage heroes prove their mettle with brisk action and earnest ambition in an epic sci-fi world.Max
44. 44Spider-Man (2002)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A nerdy high schooler gains amazing powers, becoming a wholesome hero in an epic, heartwarming adventure.Disney+ · Hulu
45. 45Superman & Lois (2021) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A superhero and a journalist balance saving the world with the epic, uplifting challenges of modern parenting.Max
46. 46Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Earth's mightiest heroes face a relentless, witty, and suspenseful global adventure when AI peacekeeping goes awry.Disney+ · Starz
47. 47Incredibles 2 (2018)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PGElastigirl saves the world with whimsical action while Mr. Incredible tackles wholesome family chaos.Disney+
48. 48Ben 10 (2005) · seriesMildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7A boy discovers a mysterious device, transforming into ten alien heroes for brisk, wholesome, comedic adventures.Tubi
49. 49Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A high schooler balances everyday life and superheroics with witty charm and brisk, wholesome adventure.Netflix · Disney+
50. 50Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A European summer trip becomes an epic, brisk adventure as a hero battles elemental threats.Disney+
51. 51Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA listless mercenary and a reluctant hero battle existential threats with relentless, raunchy, darkly-comic wit.Disney+
52. 52Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RDecimated heroes regroup for a relentless, gritty, and tragic war against an intergalactic tyrant.Max
53. 53The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-14Two Avengers navigate a gritty, global adventure that tests their abilities and their patience.Disney+
54. 54Harley Quinn (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · TV-MAA newly single Harley carves out her own raunchy, absurd, and darkly comic criminal empire in Gotham.Max
55. 55Henry Danger (2014) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7A 13-year-old balances middle school and superhero sidekick duties, leading to brisk, wholesome, and campy adventures.Netflix · Paramount+ · Hoopla
56. 56Spider-Man (1994) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7A brisk, feel-good adventure as a young hero balances spider-powers with the struggles of everyday life.Disney+
57. 57Spider-Noir (2026) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An aging 1930s New York private eye grapples with his past as the city's only superhero.Prime Video
58. 58Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A hero confronts his past in a relentless, wholesome adventure of epic, heartwarming fantasy.Disney+
59. 59Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA washed-up superhero actor chases artistic validation on Broadway in a darkly comic, surreal, and brisk drama.Max
60. 60X-Men (1992) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7Genetically gifted mutants battle hostile government agencies and a supremacist seeking humanity's destruction in this brisk, gritty adventure.Disney+
61. 61Spider-Man 2 (2004)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A hero's intimate struggle with identity and love unfolds amidst epic, briskly paced, wholesome adventure.Disney+ · Hulu
62. 62Titans (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAYoung heroes battle evil and personal demons in a gritty, darkly comic, and briskly paced adventure.Max
63. 63Hawkeye (2021) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A wry archer and his aspiring protégé battle a shadowy past to save Christmas with brisk, wholesome wit.Disney+
64. 64Wonder Woman (2017)Light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7The world's greatest heroes unite against cosmic threats in an epic, briskly-paced adventure.Max · Tubi
66. 66Daredevil: Born Again (2025) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA blind lawyer battles for justice in a gritty city as a former mob boss pursues political power.Disney+ · Hulu
67. 67X-Men: First Class (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · 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)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA team of absurd supervillains unleashes relentless, darkly comic mayhem on a remote, enemy-infested island.Max
69. 69Ant-Man (2015)No gore · brisk · PG-13A master thief shrinks to save the world, leading to a brisk, feel-good adventure with broad humor.Disney+
70. 70The Lego Movie (2014)No gore · brisk · PGAn ordinary Lego figure becomes an unlikely hero in a whimsical, brisk adventure to save the universe.Paramount+
71. 71Men in Black (1997)Mildly scary · brisk · PG-13A secret agency polices alien activity on Earth, balancing witty banter with campy sci-fi action.AMC+ · Tubi
72. 72The Sandman (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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. 73Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13Peter Parker faces relentless, high-octane action and an invisible threat while grappling with a world that forgot him.
74. 74Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An epic, gritty race against time unfolds as heroes fight to restore a fractured, war-torn reality.Max
75. 75Alita: Battle Angel (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A compassionate doctor awakens a cyborg with no memory, uncovering a young woman's extraordinary, epic past.
76. 76The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7Earth's mightiest heroes unite, forming an epic team to battle escaped villains in brisk, animated adventures.Disney+
77. 77Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · 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+
78. 78Black Widow (2021)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A brisk, gritty adventure forces a spy to confront her past and mend broken relationships.Disney+
79. 79Moon Knight (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A mild-mannered man with dissociative identity disorder unravels a deadly, darkly funny Egyptian mystery.Disney+
80. 80Batman Beyond (1999) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7A new Batman rises in a gritty, futuristic Gotham, battling dark forces with brisk, suspenseful action.Max
81. 81The Crow (1994)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA murdered rock guitarist rises from the grave, guided by a crow, for brutal, darkly comic revenge.Paramount+ · MGM+
82. 82Justice League (2001) · seriesNo gore · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mysterious new crime lord brings brutal efficiency and a dark sense of humor to Gotham's underworld.
86. 86Iron Man 2 (2010)No gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A witty, high-octane adventure unfolds as a brilliant inventor battles pressure and powerful enemies.Disney+ · Hulu
87. 87Kick-Ass (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA high school nobody becomes a brutal, darkly comic vigilante, facing gritty crime with broad, satirical humor.Prime Video
88. 88Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A brisk, witty team of agents investigates global threats, protecting the ordinary from extraordinary, suspenseful dangers.Disney+
89. 89Batman (1989)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
90. 90Constantine (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
91. 91Unbreakable (2000)Mildly scary · 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.
92. 92The Lego Batman Movie (2017)No gore · brisk · PGA lonely hero's cool facade crumbles when a new family and absurd villains challenge Gotham City.Max
93. 93Thor (2011)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An arrogant god banished to Earth learns true heroism as epic forces from his world invade.Disney+ · Hulu
94. 94Superman (2025)No gore · 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
95. 95X-Men (2000)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Mutants with extraordinary powers clash in an epic, gritty battle for the future of humanity.Disney+
96. 96The Mask (1994)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A shy bank clerk becomes a zany, green-faced wild man, charming a singer and battling mobsters.Peacock
97. 97Aquaman (2018)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A half-human hero plunges into a relentless, pulpy adventure to claim his epic underwater destiny.Max
98. 98Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA super-powered detective navigates gritty New York, solving cases with dark wit and measured, suspenseful pulp.Disney+ · Hulu
99. 99X2 (2003)Mildly scary · light gore · 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+
100. 100Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)No gore · brisk · PG-13A whimsical adventure unfolds as Scott Lang races against time on a dangerous, broadly humorous rescue mission.Disney+

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