The Greatest Comic Book Movies Of All Time

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Updated September 16, 2023 312.5K votes 15.9K voters 161.4K views
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This list of the best comic book movies ever, is ranked by fans of both comics and movies and needs your votes as well! This list includes some of the greatest superhero movies as well as great film adaptations of graphic novels, which may not necessarily feature traditional heroes. Road to Perdition is an awesome example of a comic book turned into a movie that has nothing to do with classic superheroes. These are the best of the best of the comic book movie genre, and many star some of the best actors in all of Hollywood. Furthermore, you'll find that this is far more than just a top ten comic movies list. Vote up your favorites to help them reach the top of the list.

Though not all comic book fans agree on the best comic book movies, some find a few of these comic inspired movies even better than the source material. Whether you prefer Marvel movies or DC movies, there's surely a comic book film on this list that you think is great.

Vote up your favorite movies from comics to move them up the list, or press rerank to create your own list of the best comic movies of all time and further affect the order of this ultimate list.

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  • The Dark Knight
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    The Dark Knight

    Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart
    9,207 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Christopher Nolan
    In The Dark Knight, Gotham City's vigilante, Batman (Christian Bale), faces his greatest adversary yet - the Joker (Heath Ledger), a criminal mastermind with a twisted sense of humor. Under the guidance of mentor Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) and ally Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman), Batman navigates a web of chaos spun by the Joker. The Christopher Nolan directed crime drama won two Academy Awards, including one for Ledger's posthumous performance. Brimming with high-stakes action scenes and moral dilemmas, this second installment in Nolan's Batman trilogy is a captivating exploration of heroism in times of anarchy.

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  • Avengers: Infinity War
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    Avengers: Infinity War

    Robert Downey, Chris Hemsworth, Josh Brolin
    5,462 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
    In Avengers: Infinity War, an action-packed superhero film, an array of Marvel's finest faces a formidable foe. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet - Thanos (Josh Brolin). The despot of intergalactic infamy, Thanos, is on a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones. His aim? To inflict his twisted will on reality. The survival of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. As stakes reach sky-high, sacrifices must be made. This film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 91st Academy Awards.

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  • Avengers: Endgame
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    Avengers: Endgame

    Robert Downey, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
    3,917 votes
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
    In the epic conclusion to Marvel's 22-film saga, Avengers: Endgame sees our heroes, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and the rest of the surviving Avengers, grappling with the aftermath of Thanos's (Josh Brolin) devastating snap. Struggling against despair, they hatch a risky plan to reverse the damage and restore their fallen comrades. This superhero adventure, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is an ambitious spectacle of narrative complexity and visual effects wizardry. It garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.

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  • Logan
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    Logan

    Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen
    4,888 votes
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: James Mangold
    In the gritty drama Logan, Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the weary, aging Wolverine. Set in a dystopian future, our protagonist is tasked with safeguarding Laura (Dafne Keen), a young mutant girl, from dark forces. Patrick Stewart returns as Charles Xavier, struggling with deteriorating health but still offering guidance to Logan. The film, directed by James Mangold, is a departure from traditional superhero narratives, delving into themes of mortality and legacy. It was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards - a first for a superhero movie.

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  • Thor: Ragnarok
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    Thor: Ragnarok

    Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett
    4,523 votes
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: Taika Waititi
    In the action-packed Marvel movie, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest against his former ally, Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Stranded on the alien planet Sakaar without his mighty hammer, he must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarok - the destruction of his homeworld at the hands of the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett). In this high-stakes adventure directed by Taika Waititi, Thor must fight for survival and rally against the impending doom. His journey is fraught with unexpected allies, classic Marvel humor, and stunning visual effects that earned the film an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.

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  • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld
    3,519 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an animated superhero film that redefines the traditional concept of Spider-Man. Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a teenager from Brooklyn, grapples with his new powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The plot thickens when he encounters Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), an older and jaded version of Spider-Man from a different universe. Together, they navigate a multiverse teeming with various iterations of Spider-Man, each distinct yet bound by the same heroic mantle. This visually stunning film was awarded the Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards for its innovative storytelling and dynamic animation style.

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