The 8 Most Fun Superhero Movies of All Time, Ranked

Image via Pixar Animation Studios Published Aug 31, 2026, 7:20 AM EDT Eddie Possehl is a dynamic and driven writer/director with a passion for the written word and all things film, television, comics, and games. His passion for storytelling led him to establish his own production company in hopes of achieving his dreams. His dedication to his craft has attracted renowned talent like Yuri Lowenthal to collaborate with him on his projects. As he grows and improves, Eddie is a shining example of a self-starter. Sign in to your Collider account One of the main reasons that people go out to the movie theaters to see superhero movies is because they want to have a boat load of fun. Superheroes movies, inherently—most of the time—are fun! Wild action sequences, fun humor, popping visuals, and more, keep people coming out and enjoying these films—a big reason that these projects continue to be as popular as they are. Whether they're from Marvel, DC Comics, or a company not part of the big duo, superhero projects have always had audiences leaving the theaters with smiles on their faces in some way, shape, or form. This isn't to say that every superhero movie needs to be fun, per se, but some of the best ones are, and these projects more than prove that. 8 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures The Avengers franchise is one that is filled with gigantic crossover events—completely made up of them, in fact—and that's a huge part of what makes them so much fun. There are cameos from characters that people love, great character introductions, and action sequences that are genuinely well-made spectacle. None of the other films in the franchise—no, not even Avengers: Endgame—do these things like the third entry, Avengers: Infinity War, does. The first part of the two-part finale of the legendary Infinity Saga is one that is commonly considered by most to be the best movie in The Avengers franchise. From minute one to the final second, Avengers: Infinity War has abundantly epic moments. Characters are getting sick introductions, gigantic battles are seeping spectacle and excitement, and the performances across the board are great. Despite this very much being Thanos' (Josh Brolin) movie, every single Avenger included gets a moment in the sun that gives most of them an arc of some sort. This is some masterful storytelling and balancing on the directors, Anthony Russo and Joe Russo's, parts. 7 'Kick-Ass' (2010) Image via Lionsgate One of the most popular non-Marvel or DC Comics superhero movies of all time comes in the form of not some high-budget epic, but the smaller Matthew Vaughn movie, Kick-Ass. With a budget of only $30 million, this project ends up being one that is incredibly enjoyable. It has excellent humor—truly one of the funnier superhero movies ever made—and the performances from the entire cast help bring it to life. Kick-Ass has a good balance, though. While it may mainly be a comedic flick, it balances heart, emotion, and drama, blending it into the lightheartedness borderline perfectly. Director Matthew Vaughn absolutely knew what he was doing when he brought this movie to the table, clearly aiming to give people the kind of experience they could walk out of theaters of with a huge smile on their faces—continuing to deliver said smiles to people to this day. 6 'The Suicide Squad' (2021) Image via Warner Bros. Pictures If his entire filmography is any proof, James Gunn knows how to make a fun movie. After a bit of a scuffle with Marvel Studios and Disney for a bit there, Gunn got the opportunity to hop over to DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment for a little bit to bring a new product to life. Given the choice, he actually chose to do none other than a Suicide Squad sequel/soft reboot. While many would initially consider this a bad idea, it actually ended up working out very well for everyone, as it was executed excellently. When The Suicide Squad was released in 2021, Gunn proved that this franchise could be saved, and was worth giving another shot. It's clear that if there's anything that the director is great at, its taking characters and franchises that are underrated—like Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy—and showing the world that they're actually amazing. This movie has great humor, pretty visuals—see: Harley Quinn's (Margot Robbie) flowery action scene, and a very solid cast. Many consider this to be DC Comics' Guardians of the Galaxy for the very best reasons. It also has one of the best superhero movie openings of all time, killing off such a plethora of characters in multiple ridiculous ways. 5 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023) Image via Sony Pictures Releasing After the massive success of the first movie, fans everywhere—all across the world—were waiting in both excitement and anxiousness for what was going to come next. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse had so much riding on it to be considered a success... and it did, in fact, succeed! This sequel may very well be one of the best superhero sequels of all time, and for very good reasons. Everything that made the previous movie so great is present in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, featuring an all-new villain, all-new—and way more—Spider-People, and excellent attention to detail, this project is legendary. The visuals are bright, stunning, visceral, and truly beautiful. When it comes to Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, this sequel is going to be hard to beat. 4 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) Image via Marvel Studios Another incredibly fun, spectacular, hilarious, and visually-popping James Gunn superhero movie comes in the form of his first huge superhero hit, Guardians of the Galaxy. As stated earlier, the director knows exactly what he's doing when it comes to bringing lesser-known or lesser-appreciated franchises to the theater screen. The greatest case of this is one of Marvel Comics' most under-appreciated cosmic teams put to page. Guardians of the Galaxy went from a movie many were unsure about—Marvel Studios were probably not even sure it'd be such a massive success—to a group of heroes that almost immediately became the favorites of fans everywhere. Nobody could have expected the Guardians to become such a gigantic property before 2014, but that's what Gunn excels at. It's funny, has great acting, beautiful frames, and inventive space-opera action. Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory? 🕷️Spider-Man 😈Daredevil 🤖Iron Man 💀Punisher ⚡Thor 🛡️Cap FIND YOUR HERO → 01 What drives you to do what's right? Choose the answer that feels most like you. AWith great power comes great responsibility — I protect those who can't protect themselves. BMy faith and my conscience — I believe justice must be served, even in the dark. CLegacy and ego, honestly — but I've learned that others depend on me now. DThe system failed. Someone has to make sure the guilty actually pay. EDuty to the innocent and honour to my name — I was born to protect realms. FThe values I was raised with — freedom, decency, and never backing down from a bully. NEXT QUESTION → 02 It's 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you'd think. ASwinging between skyscrapers, keeping an eye on the neighbourhood. BRunning rooftops in Hell's Kitchen, listening for trouble. CIn my lab, upgrading my suit with a cold cup of coffee nearby. DStaking out a target I've been tracking for three weeks. ESomewhere between the stars, or at a feast that got out of hand. FOn a morning run — I was up at 4, actually. Couldn't sleep. NEXT QUESTION → 03 How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What's yours? AWeb them up and leave them for the police — again. BBuild an airtight case and dismantle their entire operation from the inside. CDeploy a containment system I designed specifically for them. Tech wins. DMake sure they don't escape a third time. Permanently. EChallenge them to single combat. Honour demands a decisive end. FRally allies, adapt the plan, and bring them in — by the book, even if it's hard. NEXT QUESTION → 04 How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything. AEssential — my loved ones would be in danger if anyone found out who I am. BCritical — the mask protects my mission as much as my face. COverrated — I announced myself to the world and I'd do it again. DI'm a ghost. The less people know about me, the better. EMy name is known across the Nine Realms. There's no hiding it. FI don't hide — but I understand why some need to. Transparency builds trust. NEXT QUESTION → 05 You've lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it. AWith guilt that never fully goes away — it pushes me to do better, every single day. BI channel it into purpose — their memory is the reason I keep fighting. CI buried myself in work for years. I'm only recently learning to face it. DIt transformed me completely. I'm not the same person I was before. EWith warrior's grief — I honour them by fighting with everything I have. FI keep moving forward. Stopping means letting the loss win. NEXT QUESTION → 06 What's your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are. AThe enthusiastic wildcard who somehow makes it work — and keeps the mood up. BThe strategist who works best alone but shows up when it matters most. CThe one who funds it, equips it, and occasionally takes over the whole operation. DI don't do teams. I'm more effective operating solo, on my terms. EThe heavy hitter — I crash in, draw fire, and turn the tide of battle. FThe leader — I earn trust, build the plan, and make sure no one gets left behind. NEXT QUESTION → 07 Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are. AClearly — I don't kill, and I wrestle with that line constantly. BI try to hold the line, but I've come terrifyingly close to crossing it. CPractically — I do what's necessary to protect people, including hard calls. DI crossed that line long ago. What I do is justice — the system just won't admit it. EIn battle, victory is justice. Mercy is earned — not automatic. FFirmly. The moment we abandon our principles, we become what we fight against. NEXT QUESTION → 08 When you're not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story. ATrying to juggle school, a part-time job, and not failing my friends. BWorking as a lawyer by day, fighting for justice in court and on the streets. CRunning a global company, attending galas, and pretending I'm sleeping enough. DQuiet. Isolated. Surviving with a clear mission and no distractions. ENavigating a bizarre and fascinating mortal world — coffee is extraordinary. FAdapting to a world decades ahead of everything I knew. Quietly, stubbornly. NEXT QUESTION → 09 What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you're honest about what you're actually afraid of. AThe people I couldn't save — and the ones I might not reach in time tomorrow. BWhether the monster I fight every night is starting to live inside me too. CThe threats I can see coming and whether my tech is actually good enough. DNothing. Silence is the only peace I get. I've made my choices. EWhether I'm truly worthy — of the hammer, of the throne, of the people I protect. FA world where no one stands up anymore. Where good people do nothing. NEXT QUESTION → 10 The battle is lost. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully. ACrack a joke to buy a second, then find the one web shot that changes everything. BBlock out everything except the sound of the next threat — and keep going. CActivate the emergency protocol I built for exactly this scenario. Always have a plan. DI don't accept that it's lost. I keep fighting until I physically cannot anymore. ECall the lightning. All of it. The storm answers to me. FPick up the shield. Stand up. Because as long as I can stand, it's not over. REVEAL MY HERO → Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed. 🕷️ Spider-ManYou carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing. You do the right thing not because it's easy, but because no one else will. You understand that responsibility isn't a burden you choose — it's one that finds you. Whether it's a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up. Peter Parker's lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn't a slogan to you. It's the code you live by, even when it costs you everything. 😈 DaredevilYou fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free. You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks. You've looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy. Matt Murdock's duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own. Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you. 🤖 Iron ManBrilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem. You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic. You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility. Tony Stark's arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too. You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you're willing to give everything. Because in the end, you're Iron Man. 💀 The PunisherYou've been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What's left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief. You don't ask for forgiveness, and you don't expect gratitude. You see a corrupt, broken world and you've decided to do something about it, consequences be damned. Frank Castle's war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours. Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute. ⚡ ThorPowerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry. You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth. You're larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on. Thor's story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector. You bring the storm when it's needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much. 🛡️ Captain AmericaYou believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will. You don't bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard. Steve Rogers didn't become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you. Your strength isn't in your fists; it's in your refusal to compromise what's right, no matter the cost. In a world full of people taking the easy road, you're the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time. ↻ RETAKE THE QUIZ 3 'The Incredibles' (2004) Image via Pixar Animation Studios With Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 releasing the exact same year, one would most definitely expect another superhero movie to become such a triumph and, arguably, one of the best animated movies ever made. Pixar knows how to bring the heat, and boy, oh boy, do they do exactly that with the revolutionary Brad Bird's—known for The Iron Giant—The Incredibles. This super family—the Parrs—is filled to the brim with some abundantly relatable characters for almost every single demographic that would be sitting down to watch this movie. This story is a classic Pixar tale that's bursting with heart, extremely well-written characters, unique action and powers, and, clearly, a story that is unforgettable. It is so difficult to step up against The Incredibles, and if that isn't proof of its quality, nothing is. 2 'The Lego Batman Movie' (2017) Image via Warner Bros. When it comes to the character of Batman—whose become quite a dark character since the 80s—no one could have ever expected to have a lighthearted, comedy-centric Lego movie to end up being one of the best representations of the character put on the screen. The Lego Batman Movie is a flick that is entertaining for pretty much everyone. It proves that a Batman movie doesn't need to be dark and gritty to be phenomenal. The Lego Batman Movie encapsulates the heart and soul of the hero in a way few others have. Alongside that, as stated, it is so funny—potentially one of the funniest superhero movies ever made. Will Arnett's performance as the Caped Crusader is unironically a top-tier performance for the character (regardless of it being comedic). The humor has perfect comedic timing, which is very in line with a Lego property. Somehow, The Lego Batman Movie wound up being one of the best superhero movies of the 2010s. 1 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2018) Image via Sony Pictures Releasing No matter what, there has yet to be—and most likely will not be for quite some time—a movie like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This is a film that is genuinely groundbreaking. It changed the animated film medium forever, inspiring studios to get more creative with their overall art styles, and opening up a world of animated projects that have abundantly unique styling. Alongside this, though, the movie itself is one of, if not the most fun, superhero flicks out there. The visuals are astounding, the comedy is smart, the animation is flowing and done very well, and the vocal performances from literally every single cast member are so dang great. Daniel Pemberton's score and the soundtrack also treat the ears and not just the eyes. There is so much that is amazing about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse that is truly undeniable. Despite this being a Phil Lord and Christopher Miller production, the directors—Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman—do not get the credit they deserve for delivering such an excellent movie.