Ranking, deconstructing, and thinking about movies based on books, TV shows based on comics, plays based on cartoons, musicals based on toys, etc.

Great Adaptations

Entertainment

Major studios love&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-based-on-books">adapting books</a>&nbsp;that have franchise potential or ready-made sequels. It all but guarantees financial returns over multiple movies if the first installment is successful. There are some rare cases, however, where you have to turn to the original source material to find out what happens to famous movie characters after the credits roll.&nbsp;Sometimes there is no movie sequel because the first film was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/books-that-deserve-better-movie-adaptations/charley-ruddell">financially unsuccessful</a>. In other instances, the movie was a success but a sequel never managed to get off the ground for other reasons. The director or lead actor might not want to retrace their steps, or maybe the movie gets&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/films-with-huge-production-problems/alex-rodgers">stuck in development hell</a>&nbsp;and never manage to got off the ground.&nbsp;Whatever the reason, there are many characters whose stories continue in their book versions but not on screen. Their outcomes are sometimes shocking, sometimes redundant, and sometimes just plain weird. Vote up the most surprising futures for famous movie characters.

What Happened To Famous Movie Characters After The Movie Ended - According To The Books

General

Lily McElveen

Looking closer at films, TV shows, docs, and miniseries that explore, recreate, and occasionally flub up real historical events.

Watching History

Underrated

The great thing about historical movies is that they bring past time periods and/or actual events to life. Reading about them in books is great, but having someone visualize them for you can help add depth of understanding. This is undoubtedly one of the main reasons why this genre has continually thrived over the decades. Audiences love to see the past recreated.&nbsp;Despite that love, the following historical movies all flopped at the box office. This didn't happen because they're bad. Far from it - they're really quite good. Instead, they were victims of the myriad factors that can cause any movie to perform weakly at the box office, from poor marketing campaigns, to non-commercial subject matter, to release dates that saw them up against heavy hitters. Whatever the reason, these are pictures with something to offer, and they deserve a second chance at finding a wider audience. The next time you want to take a cinematic trip back in time, check out one of these underappreciated gems.

Underrated Historical Movies That Flopped At The Box Office

Film

Mike McGranaghan

Although everyone loves <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movies-where-no-one-dies/sean-decker" target="_blank">a happy ending</a>, there are plenty of&nbsp;movies where almost everyone dies before the runtime is up. And these aren&#39;t endings like&nbsp;Avengers: Infinity War,&nbsp;where the majority of deaths are just going to be undone in a sequel.&nbsp;No, we&#39;re talking about films where everyone - or almost everyone - dies and is going to stay that way.

There are big-budget blockbusters like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story&nbsp;and&nbsp;300&nbsp;as well as favorites like&nbsp;Easy Rider&nbsp;and&nbsp;King of New York&nbsp;that just eliminate most, if not all, of the main cast. Hopefully&nbsp;you didn&#39;t get too attached to the characters who found themselves on the wrong side of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-movies-where-no-one-dies/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">life and death</a>. In any case,&nbsp;this list will run down the Hollywood films where pretty much everyone dies. Remember to vote up your favorites.

16 Movies Where Pretty Much Everyone Dies

Movies Where There Are Almost No Survivors

T.W. Mitchell

Lists about great entertainment that took chances and strayed from that same boring formula.

And Now: Something Different

Everyone wants to see their favorite movie character come out on top, even if it’s an&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-antiheroes/michelle-nati">antihero</a>, but some films deny their audience this satisfaction by dealing every character a losing hand. That doesn’t mean that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-where-almost-everyone-dies/tyler-mitchell">everyone dies</a>. In fact, in some movies, like&nbsp;Atonement&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Irishman, living into old age is more of a punishment for the main characters than an early death would be.&nbsp;Movies where everyone loses can be pretty bleak, but they are often fairer and more satisfying than movies with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-who-don-t-deserve-their-happy-ending/zack-howe">unearned happy endings</a>. All of these films leave their characters in a worse place than where they started, but it’s up to you to decide which one is the most ruthless. Vote up the movies that don't have a happy ending for anyone.

15 Movies Where Everybody Loses In The End

Movies With Bleak Endings Where Nobody Gets What They Want

Total Nerd

Most people go into&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mystery-movies-and-films/ranker-film">mystery movies</a>&nbsp;expecting a satisfying payoff where all the questions the story raises are answered and the villain is brought to justice. Whether it’s a police procedural, a legal thriller, or a story about an unlikely amateur sleuth, most movies that revolve around mysteries are carefully plotted to make the solution both surprising and satisfying. But some movies choose to break this convention in a big way by leaving the mystery unsolved. While this can infuriate some viewers, it can also raise themes and questions that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-murder-mystery-movies/mike-mcgranaghan">straightforward whodunits</a>&nbsp;are structurally incapable of doing.&nbsp; &nbsp;While classic mysteries tend to focus on plot, unresolved mysteries can focus on character. Movies like&nbsp;Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri, and&nbsp;The Pledge&nbsp;examine how people can become obsessed with unsolved crimes, while movies like&nbsp;Broken Flowers&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mamma Mia!&nbsp;show how mysteries about identity can transform the characters involved even if they never find the answers they're looking for. All of these movies use their lack of solutions to unearth deeper truths. But which one uses ambiguity to the greatest effect? The decision is yours. Vote up the best movies that totally <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-open-ended-movies/anncasano">leave you hanging</a>.

14 Movies Where The Mystery Never Gets Solved

A closer look at the greatest performances by some of the best, most versatile, most unforgettable actors on the big and small screens.

Master Classes

Pop Culture

It takes a great actor to make a brief movie appearance memorable. The best single-scene performances provide a lesson in how it&#39;s done. For such a thing to work, the actor has to have a clear read on the character they&#39;re playing&nbsp;while simultaneously&nbsp;understanding the function&nbsp;of their role in the overall film. Typically, showing up for just one scene means the moment is important, so the performer is under a lot of pressure to accomplish the mission of that particular sequence.

This list will look at some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/supporting-characters-that-stole-the-movie/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">scene-stealing actors</a> who only needed a few minutes to deliver something unforgettable. Some, like Bill Murray in Little Shop of Horrors and Gene Hackman in Young Frankenstein,&nbsp;were already established stars when they had their show-stopping scene. Others, like Bronson Pinchot in Beverly Hills Cop, saw their careers get a major boost. Regardless of where they were professionally at the time, their work had a strong lasting impression.

In each of the following cases, we&#39;ll look at how the best one-scene performances made&nbsp;an indelible impact upon the movies in which they appeared. These are full-fledged scenes, not just cameos, and they are pure movie magic.

The Greatest Single-Scene Performances In Movie History

Actor

Horror Movies & TV

Stranger Things has been a massive success for Netflix, while introducing many younger audience members to the cinematic sub-genre of cosmic horror. Less popular are these underrated <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-cosmic-horror-movies/grayson-titan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cosmic horror movies</a>, either because they have been forgotten or never received attention matching their quality in filmmaking. Whatever the reason, these underrated cosmic horror classics deserve a revival in pop culture, much like Kate Bush.&nbsp;Cosmic horror is also often referred to as Lovecraftian horror, because of the influence and themes borrowed from author H. P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft and cosmic horror both focus on the horror of the unknowable and incomprehensible, often dealing with forbidden knowledge and otherworldly entities intruding on our sense of reality. Sometimes these entities are extraterrestrial or demonic in nature, while other times their origins are a complete mystery. The sub-genre takes the themes of gothic and supernatural horror and elevates them to a “cosmic” level.

Underrated Cosmic Horror Movies Where The Abyss Stares Back At You

The Most Underrated Cosmic Horror Movies

Ryan Izay

Everything from A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, including trivia, behind the scenes photos, jokes, gifts, Grogu (Baby Yoda), and all the rankings you can handle.

Go See a Star War

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From Darth Vader to Jar Jar Binks, the best Star Wars characters include Jedis, Siths, humans,&nbsp;Wookiees, drones, aliens, and everything in between. This&nbsp;ranked list features&nbsp;the&nbsp;people and creatures who make up the complete Star Wars universe, ranked by <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sw-character-ages/jim-rowley" target="_blank">Star Wars fans</a>&nbsp;everywhere.&nbsp;Original Star Wars characters from the first movie, Episode IV -&nbsp;New Hope, like Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, are high up on the Star Wars character rankings, but fan favorites from later Star Wars media, like the main character from The&nbsp;Mandalorian and the &quot;Sequel Trilogy&quot;&nbsp;villain Kylo Ren, are bound to break the top 10. Featuring Star Wars movies, shows, books, and video games, the most popular Star Wars characters also include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Revan, Rey,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Grogu (Baby Yoda).

Who are the coolest (and hottest?)&nbsp;Star Wars characters? Han Solo is definitely up there, with Lando&nbsp;Calrissian and&nbsp;Ahsoka Tano. Other famous female and male characters from the Star Wars franchise include Darth Maul, Padm&eacute; Amidala, and Chewbecca.&nbsp;

Vote up the greatest Star Wars characters of all time, and may the Force be with you. But if you feel&nbsp;the &quot;hate flowing through you,&quot; vote down the worst ones, and check out who ends up being the most hated Star Wars characters ever. If you just need a reference list to see every character and all their names, this should also come in handy.&nbsp;

General Grievous

The Best (And Worst) 'Star Wars' Characters Ever

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The 100+ Greatest 'Star Wars' Characters Ever, Ranked

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Adventure Entertainment

If you&#39;re looking for a good action-adventure movie to watch but have already seen all the usual entries a million times, help is on the way. Sure, it&#39;s always fun to revisit Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Marvel pictures, and&nbsp;The Mummy. They&#39;re totally rewatchable. Sometimes, though, you&#39;re in the mood for something new. That&#39;s when having some recommendations comes in handy.

What makes these films underrated? In many cases, they came out during slower months at the box office, or were released on the same weekend as a blockbuster that sucked all the air out of the room. A couple were simply ahead of their time, while a few more were&nbsp;initially popular but faded from the public&#39;s memory over the years. Whatever the reason, these movies often contain A-list stars and/or come from name directors. They may not have achieved the classic status several of their counterparts did, but they&#39;re plenty good for viewers looking to kick back, relax, and watch something fun for two hours.

Which of these action-adventure movies do you think is the most underrated? Vote up your favorites.

18 Underrated Action-Adventure Movies

Whenever a new movie is set to release, trailers offer a glimpse of the story and events, and most movies have several teasers and full trailers promoting them. Once that happens, you can bet there will be more than a few videos posted online analyzing the trailers, guessing at the plot, and discussing everything else that happens in the film. That's especially true of movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that's hardly the only franchise that sees this sort of treatment. Often, overexposure leads to some people finding out more about the movie than they want to. This could result in spoiling a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-plot-twist-movies/orrin-grey">twist</a> or another aspect of the film that takes the joy of watching it.As a result, there are tons of movies to watch without knowing anything that are far better for it. Imagine seeing something like The Sixth Sense without knowing that critical piece of information that comes in the form of a massive twist at the end. The same could be said for The Usual Suspects and many other movies. Going in blind makes those films better for the viewer, but they're hardly the only ones. The movies on this list are all underrated masterpieces, and they all have something special that only works if the viewer doesn't know anything about the film before seeing it. Take a look at them down below, and if you agree with any of the picks, be sure to upvote it to see which movie rises to the top!Seeing as every movie on here is one that would be spoiled by not going in blind, consider this a SPOILER WARNING for every item on this list!

Underrated Movies Where It's Best Going In Blind

Jonathan H. Kantor

Disney

With so many good episodes of Andor so far, which ones have what it takes to stand up to the dark side? Do you like the premiere episode "Kassa" the best, or is "Aldahani" your favorite episode of Andor? To determine once and for all what the best episodes of the Rogue One prequel are, let's rank every Andor episode from best to worst.Andor follows the five years of Cassian Andor's life leading up to the Rebel Alliance's first victory against the Empire. Andor premiered on Disney Plus on September 21, 2022.&nbsp;Diego Luna reprises his role as the titular character with a few familiar faces popping up along the way.Vote up your favorite episodes of Andor, and vote down any bad episodes that you really didn't enjoy, despite how much you love the series as a whole. You might need the Force to put one Andor episode over the other when there are so many good ones, which is why you can vote on however many episodes you like.

The Best Episodes of 'Andor'

TV Episode

Ranking the Best 'Andor' Episodes

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Most people glance at a quick summary or watch a trailer before going to see a movie to decide if it’s worth their time. In some cases, however, even this level of preparation can detract from the viewing experience. Some summaries tell too much of the story and some trailers give away major plot points and leave you expecting a particular image or scene when you see the movie. While every genre is capable of being spoiled with too much prior information,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sci-fi-movies">sci-fi</a>&nbsp;is particularly susceptible. With its intricate world-building and high-concept payoffs, it usually deserves to be seen with as little context as possible.&nbsp;The good thing about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-2000s-action-movies/tyler-mitchell">underrated movies</a> is that it’s easier to see them blind. For whatever reason, the films on this list never get the attention of&nbsp;Inception,&nbsp;or&nbsp;The Martian, or the&nbsp;Alien&nbsp;franchise, and because of this, there is less information swirling around the internet to spoil them for people who haven’t had the joy of watching them yet. All of these movies are underrated gems that offer unique viewing experiences. The less you know about them before watching, the more surprising and powerful they will be. With that said, this list explains why each movie deserves to be seen without context. There are, therefore,&nbsp;major spoilers ahead.

Underrated Sci-Fi Movies Where It's Best Going In Blind

A closer look at the funny shows that keep us going.

Sit-Comedy

During the nine-season run of&nbsp;Game of Thrones, the show became so popular that it seemed like everyone on earth was watching it. But, believe it or not, its viewership numbers had nothing on '90s sitcoms. The most watched&nbsp;Game of Thrones&nbsp;episode pulled in around&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/game-of-thrones-finale-draws-19-3-million-viewers-11558382378?mod=e2tw">19.3 million live viewers for HBO</a>, a number that pales in comparison to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/most-watched-tv-show-finales-of-all-time-2017-5?r=US&amp;IR=T#3-seinfeld-nbc-763-million-viewers-18">76.3 million</a>&nbsp;households that tuned in for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/making-of-famous-sitcom-episodes/tracey-graham">the series finale</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;Seinfeld&nbsp;in 1998.&nbsp;Even smaller sitcoms that you’ve probably never heard of beat&nbsp;GoT&nbsp;by millions of viewers.&nbsp;Veronica’s Closet&nbsp;may not be doing the rounds on streaming platforms these days, but in its heyday, it had 24 million viewers per episode.&nbsp;Jesse, a sitcom starring Christina Applegate as a single mom who works in a German-themed bar in Buffalo, New York, isn’t likely to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-90s-reboots/ranker-tv?ref=browse_list&amp;l=1">get a reboot</a>&nbsp;anytime soon, but it got around 20 million viewers&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/very-special-episodes/devon-ashby">per episode</a>&nbsp;during its highest-rated season.&nbsp;Of course, the TV landscape has changed drastically since Ross and Rachel were infuriating fans with their “will they, won't they” schtick. Streaming platforms allow viewers to watch episodes of their favorite shows at any time on multiple services, making live ratings a metric of the past. But it’s still striking to remember just how popular&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/costume-details-90s-sitcoms/thomas-west">‘90s sitcoms</a> were, especially the ones that few people remember nowadays. With that in mind, vote up the TV hits you'd completely forgotten about!

13 Forgotten ‘90s Sitcoms That Were Way More Popular Than Anything On TV Today

TV Program

Forgotten ‘90s Sitcoms That Were More Popular Than Anything Today

Media Money

As anybody who watches movies knows, just because a movie is good doesn't necessarily mean it's popular - and vice versa. In fact, some of the best and most beloved movies of all time were box-office flops when they were first released, and this often goes double for horror films. Maybe one of the most notorious examples is John Carpenter's The Thing, which performed absolutely wretchedly at the box office and was panned by contemporary critics, only to be reevaluated in the intervening decades as one of the best and most important horror films of the 20th century.Unfortunately, it's far from alone. All of the movies on this list underperformed at the box office (often, to say the least), but they have either become cult classics in the years since or are still worth a second look. Vote up the horror movies you think should have performed better in their initial theatrical runs…

Underrated Horror Movies That Flopped At The Box Office

Orrin Grey

As opposed to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cold-blooded-movie-villains-that-actually-existed/williamsbrianjake">evil movie villains that actually existed</a>, sometimes filmmakers have to invent their own baddies for audiences to jeer at. Even if a movie is based around a particular war, it can be easier to create a villain from scratch instead of using a real-life personality. Sometimes that takes the form of an amalgamation of people and sometimes it can be an antagonist who has no basis in reality at all.For example, Pilou Asbæk's Wafner from Overlord was invented for his particular WWII movie because, well, he ends up becoming a superpowered Nazi-zombie of sorts. On the other hand, Jason Isaacs's Colonel William Tavington from The Patriot was based on the actions of Colonel Banastre Tarleton, but the most heinous things Tavington does in the movie - like burn an entire town to death in a locked church - are completely made up. Sometimes, a villain is simply too evil to be real.

The Most Evil Villains Invented For War Movies

Evil Villains Invented For War Movies

Lists about real life on the wild American frontier and fictionalized versions of the Old West.

Wild, Wild West

It's amazing to think about how many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-western-movies-ever-made">classic Westerns</a> there are. By nature, and unlike most other genres, they tend to incorporate many of the same elements every time - horses, dusty saloons, shootouts, battles over pieces of land, and so on. Nevertheless, filmmakers have found new ways to combine those elements, or new contexts in which to put them. That has allowed the genre to maintain its popularity.From Stagecoach to Unforgiven, High Noon to Blazing Saddles, the Western has demonstrated remarkable durability. If you just can't get enough of them but have seen the classics multiple times, check out one of the following underrated films. These Westerns may not have been blockbuster hits, yet each and every one of them finds a fresh, distinct spin to put on the genre. They also feature major stars like Brad Pitt, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michelle Williams, and come from acclaimed directors such as Sergio Leone and the Coen Brothers. Whether you want a straight Western or one that forges new ground, there's something here to satisfy your craving.&nbsp;

Underrated Westerns That Deserve To Be Dusted Off For Another Shot

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Carnage

Deathstroke

Gambit

Teen Wolf

The Vampire Diaries

Merlin

Stranger Things

Rick and Morty

Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek Franchise

Star Wars Franchise

Doctor Who

All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

Deep-diving into HBO's sci-fi Western, now playing Season 3.

Westworld

Sci-Fi

Few TV genres are as tricky to get right as the science-fiction series. However, this also allows for there to be an unlimited number of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-2010s/jonathan-kantor">sci-fi shows</a> with different tones, scopes, and stories depending on the platform they're coming from - be it a big-budget network smash hit, or a smaller and more intimate <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cable series</a>. There are some excellent current sci-fi shows on television&nbsp;- but which do you think are the best?It's time to pick the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-funny/erin-cody">best sci-fi shows on television</a> right now - those you think everyone should be watching. These are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-scifi-television-series-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sci fi TV shows</a> or sci fi series that voters have agreed are the best of the genre - at least for the current crop (we all know Battlestar Galactica would outrank them all!). However, new&nbsp;sci-fi shows like The&nbsp;Mandalorian and Upload might quickly climb up&nbsp;the list.&nbsp;Check out this list of the best sci-fi shows on television right now and vote up the good current science <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fiction shows</a> you think deserve the top spots. Whether you prefer a modern iteration of the classic Star Trek franchise, or an anthology series for the ages, if it's a great sci-fi airing now, you'll find it below.

Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching Now

30+ Current Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching, Ranked by Fans

Looking for movies and TV shows that are rated T for Teen? These lists feature  great movies and TV programs about teens, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Rated T for Teen

Best TV

Teens can be some of the most loyal television series fans. Can be. Sometimes they&#39;re too busy on their iPhones and pirating music to watch TV. But, not all teens are hormonal nightmares... they&#39;re just complicated. They&#39;re about as complicated as these great teen scifi shows. These greatest teen fantasy shows of all time. What does that mean? It means that these shows are about teens are in the middle of finding themselves and these great shows help them shape their identity. Are they a Buffy person? Or is The 100 more their speed? This is the second most important question when you&#39;re a teen - just behind, &quot;what music do you listen to?&quot;

Some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-fantasy-tv-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best fantasy shows</a> of all time are primarily made for a teenage audience. That being said, it&#39;s up to you, Rankers. Which of these teen sci-fi fantasy shows is the greatest ever? Remember, just the shows that have mostly teen characters - even if the actors tend to be a little older than high school.

Once Upon a Time

The Best Teen Sci-Fi And Fantasy TV Series

The Best Teen Scifi & Fantasy TV Series, Ranked By Fans

Lists that rank the best, worst, smartest, richest, fastest, most powerful, etc., etc., characters in comic book history.

The People on the Page

Comic Books & Characters

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Certain <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book characters</a> definitely lend themselves to film better than others.

Sometimes it&#39;s their costume, or their power-set being cinematically dynamic (how Hydroman made this list), or how necessary they are to the universe, or even to a specific storyline. Many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-superheroes-villains-not-in-live-action-movies-tv/stephanroget" target="_blank">heroes and villains</a> out there deserve their turn in the limelight. With Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel showed no character is too obscure to delight fans, and with Captain America: The Winter Soldier&nbsp;and The Dark Knight they proved that you really can have multiple villains work in a single film... unlike the disasters that are&nbsp;Spider-Man 3 and Batman &amp; Robin.

From fan favorites (Carnage!) to how-do-they-not-have-a-movie-yet?! (Ms. Marvel, and yes we know it&#39;s eventually coming but it&#39;s not here yet), these are the comic characters we should see in movies. We also added characters that need to be redone in the comic book film industry (Green Lantern... among others).

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38 Comic Book Characters We Want to See on Film

Comic Book Characters We Want to See on Film

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Comic Book Characters Without Movies | Comic Book Movies We Want

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Entertainment Franchises

Science fiction is a very popular genre in books, films, video games, and television shows. Some of the biggest grossing movies at the box office are science fiction franchises. It is one of the few genres that can combine a rabid underground following with ultimately a mainstream. wider audience. If not for this delicate mix, franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek, and even Back to the Future and The Terminator wouldn't be as popular as they are. When the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977, not many people expected it to become the worldwide smash that it has become as a sci-fi film franchise. The single film's popularity paved the way for five additional films and that doesn't include the reboot of the franchise that will include more episodes. The same goes for Star Trek, which has endured through many incarnations and different crews to be one of the most popular scifi franchises in all mediums. The recently rebooted Star Trek movies have been extremely popular with audiences and critics alike. More than just the top 10 sci fi franchises, this list is your chance to vote on what is the best science fiction franchise. Remember to take all mediums into account, which includes comics, TV, film, books, and video games. These are vital elements into deciding what are the best science fiction franchises of all time.