DCEU

Wondering what to watch after Shazam! Fury of the Gods? From movies about mythological gods to family superhero films, this ranked list of movies like Shazam! Fury of the Gods features recommendations for everyone.Starring Zachary Levi, Lucy Liu, and Helen Mirren, the 2023 Shazam sequel follows the DCEU superhero as he faces off powerful villains with the help of friends. For more movies with superhero families, check out Zoom and Sky High. Other good next-watch suggestions include The Kid Who Would Be King, Percy Jackson, and Clash of the Titans, especially if you're looking for thrilling action scenes combined with mythology and supernatural beings,&nbsp;Vote up the best movie recommendations for fans of Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Many of these movies are currently streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more, so start your next watch now.&nbsp;

15 Best Movies Like 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods'

Film

watchworthy

Want to feel smart, but don't want to read an actual book? Check out these lists of movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment that will get your mind wheels spinning.

Really Makes You Think

Entertainment

Have you ever watched an ensemble&nbsp;movie where its emotional currency was made by leveraging clever character deceits into <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-shows-that-dont-explain-major-plot-points/zack-howe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">major plot points</a>? Well, here are a number of memorable examples for your ranking pleasure. These are ensemble movies -&nbsp;&nbsp;mostly comedies and/or mysteries, oftentimes espionage or con artist adventures - in which allegiances shift as characters discover they may not have as clear a grasp on who exactly their friends and enemies are as they had&nbsp;hoped.

Almost everyone in these movies could be a villain or a hero, and every single movie features a variety of double-crosses (and, in the case of the only Best Picture Oscar-winner represented,&nbsp;one triple-cross that&#39;s revealed in a throwaway line and surprisingly never really explored).

Rank the movies you most (and least) trust to leave you wanting more!

16 Movies Where No One Can Be Trusted

16 Great Movies Where No One Can Be Trusted

Alex Kirschenbaum

Lists of fun facts and fascinating photos from production on your favorite films, TV shows, and more.

Behind the Scenes

Many great works of art take time. Whether it’s a follow-up album from a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/wild-gnr-stories/brandon-michaels">world-famous rock band</a> or a celebrated modernist novel, some projects have taken their creators literal decades to complete. This can happen because of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-movie-scenes-made-for-budget-reasons/tyler-mitchell">tight resources</a>, inconsistent collaborators, or changing technology. Sometimes, it’s just the inevitable result of a project so vast that no amount of consistency or money could speed the process. There are even cases where the artist meticulously plans for a decades-long production.&nbsp;Movies, poems, desert installations, and video games are all examples of the kinds of projects that have taken their creators decades to make. In the case of Terry Gilliam’s movie&nbsp;The Man Who Killed Don Quixote&nbsp;or the Guns N’ Roses album&nbsp;Chinese Democracy, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/films-with-huge-production-problems/alex-rodgers">protracted creative process</a> becomes the story. In other instances, like the James Joyce novel&nbsp;Finnegans Wake&nbsp;or the silent film epic&nbsp;Napoleon, the cultural footprint of the resulting artwork far exceeds the furor around its creation. Vote up the years-in-the-making projects that were worth the wait.

14 Projects That Took Literal Decades To Make

General

Projects That Took Literal Decades To Make

Lily McElveen

Are you the "TV Person" on your Zoom Trivia team? Well, study up, pal. We've got some lists for you.

 TV for TV Nerds

A good TV show or movie gives the audience exactly what they want. A great TV show or movie, on the other hand, gives the audience something they don’t know they want. Sometimes it’s a surprisingly heart-felt turn at the end of a goofy comedy. Other times it’s a simple, trope-filled story that turns into a deconstruction of its own premise.Great art revels in the unexpected – turning the tables on viewers when it’s least anticipated – only to have that surprise deepen and enrich the experience over all. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-that-arent-what-you-think/lily-mcelveen">Plenty of movies manage this neat trick</a>, but television is no slouch in that department either. In that spirit, here’s a list of TV shows that aren’t about what you assume they are.

TV Shows That Aren't About What You Think They Are

TV Program

Emmett ORegan

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

And Now: Something Different

Trending Today

Total Nerd

Everybody loves a good movie plot twist. Who could forget how they felt when they learned Bruce Willis is already dead in The Sixth Sense? Or that Verbal Kint is Keyser Soze in The Usual Suspects? Or that Tyler Durden and the Narrator are the same person in Fight Club? A well-planned twist can blow viewers away, causing them to reassess everything they've seen in a new light.Those twists all came at or near the end of their respective movies, though. Much more difficult is to skillfully put one right in the middle. People expect it less, and it can really give them a shake-up. When the film is only <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-that-are-two-in-one/mike-mcgranaghan">halfway over and suddenly</a> something isn't what it seems, there's no way to predict what's going to come next. That's an exhilarating sensation. Directors as varied as Alfred Hitchcock, Jane Campion, and Bong Joon-ho have all pulled it off.

Plot Twists That Happen Right In The Middle Of The Movie And Change Everything

Mike McGranaghan

Looking at standout roles, unforgettable performances, and behind-the-scenes drama of famous and forgotten actors.

Casting Calls

Underrated

A debut film is a big deal in any actor's career. The chance to be seen onscreen, even if only for a minute or two, can be enough to get career momentum rolling. Many performers <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-actors-who-started-in-bad-movies/saim-cheeda">struggle for years</a> before getting that kind of break, so they're usually determined to make the most of it once it comes. Famed acting teacher Konstantin Stanislavski said, “There are no small roles, only small actors.” He meant that a good actor can do something interesting with a role of any size.The following A-list stars exemplify that idea with their debut films. Some of them lucked into leading roles, others have significant supporting parts. All of them used the opportunity as a launching pad to something else. Aside from featuring future stars, the movies below are underrated and deserving of bigger audiences. The next time you're looking for an evening of at-home entertainment, give one of these titles a spin.&nbsp;

Underrated Debut Movies That Launched A-List Stars

The Man of Steel, The Man of Tomorrow, Krypton's Last Son, Clark Kent, Kal-El... Whatever you call him, he's best known as Superman. Here are some lists about him.

A Bird, A Plane

Looking closer at actors and actresses who have played the *exact* same role.

Familiar Faces

Lists about the DC Comics superhero team and the film of the same name.

Justice League

Superman (Clark Kent)

When it comes to today&#39;s most popular superheroes, Superman was definitely one of the first, and all of the actors who played Superman over the years have offered some great takes on the role. Debuting in <a href="https://ew.com/article/2001/06/06/1938-superman-comics-debut/" target="_blank">1938</a>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;comics, Superman has long been a favorite among comic book fans and moviegoers (even <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-superman-was-a-jerk/stephanroget" target="_blank">when he acts like a jerk</a>), and he&#39;s been the subject of a long <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-superhero-movies-ever-made" target="_blank">list of superhero flicks</a> since. Not only that, but this iconic figure in the superhero universe has also appeared in video games and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-superman-tv-shows-movies/ranker-entertainment" target="_blank">animated series</a>. Of course, with every portrayal of Superman, whether it be a cartoon or live-action feature film, there&#39;s an actor to fill the bill. Of all the men to take on the role, who do you think are the best Superman actors?

A long list of shows, movies, and actors associated with the beloved superhero has graced TV and movie screens for decades. No matter which interpretations of Superman you&#39;re a fan of, whether that be the classic cartoons or action-packed and star-studded modern films, all the actors who&#39;ve played Superman have surely done him justice. From Christopher Reeve&#39;s performances&nbsp;(Superman: The Movie, Superman II)&nbsp;to George Newbern&#39;s&nbsp;voice acting on numerous animated series (Superman vs. the Elite, Justice League), we&#39;ve seen some great Superman portrayals.&nbsp;

Now, take a look at the list of Superman actors and voice actors below and vote up your favorites from over the years.&nbsp;

Can Anyone Top Christopher Reeve?

The Best Actors Who Played Superman, Ranked

Actor

Ranking All 19 Superman Actors, Best To Worst

Ranker Entertainment

Lists about novelists, poets, short story authors, journalists, essayists, and playwrights, from simple rankings to fun facts about the men and women behind the pens.

People Who Write

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

The Worlds of Science Fiction

Sci-Fi

The best science-fiction writers are among some of the most creative writers ever. Instead of only making up a story, they make up entire universes, time dimensions, alien technologies - it&#39;s really incredible. Truth be told, some are more successful than others - it is really easy to write bad scifi. But those who can actually pull the genre off are right here on this list of the top science-fiction authors. These are the best science-fiction authors of all time, ranked by readers and fans.

This list include some highly recognizable and classic names, like Isaac Asimov and George Orwell, along with some contemporary science-fiction writers who are just beginning to make their mark on the genre. This list of the best sci-fi authors includes some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-horror-novelists">best horror writers</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-fantasy-authors">best fantasy authors</a>, but since the genres elements all go together nicely, it&#39;s to be expected. Fans of science-fiction know that there is always some overlap. All of the famous sci fi authors on this list have one thing in common: they&#39;ve written fantastic, horrifying, mystical works of science-fiction for fans to enjoy for years to come. Vote for your favorite sci-fi authors here.

Listed among the best science-fiction authors are some of the most well-known, popular sci-di authors ever, including a few that may not always show up on a &#39;best of&#39; list. Disagree with a choice? Vote it down. The aforementioned (brilliant) writers are responsible for some of the best science-fiction novels and series of all time - but other sci-fi writers like Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451), Mary Shelley (Frankenstein), Robert Louis Stevenson (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), and Aldous Huxley (Brave New World) are excellent sci-fi writers as well. All of these authors, in my opinion, deserve a place of honor on this list.

Hopefully, this list will grow and become totally comprehensive. Readers who are new to sci-fi can use it as a great guide to find new science fiction authors and books.

Larry Niven

The Best Science-Fiction Authors

Writer

The Best Science-Fiction Authors | List of the Greatest Sci-Fi Writers

Ranker Community

Lists that rank the best and worst film series, sequels, prequels, threequels, and other ways movie studios chew up and regurgitate good ideas to squeeze out every last dignity-free penny.

Super-Franchise Me

Ghostface has been terrorizing Woodsboro and its surrounds since 1996. Will the screams never end?

It's a Scream, Baby

Entertainment Franchises

Chances are, if a movie gets a sequel, the original was a financial success. Even still, these&nbsp;actors who didn&#39;t return for sequels passed on steady work and perhaps even the opportunity to be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-left-franchises-then-returned/anncasano" target="_blank">a part of a franchise</a>.&nbsp;

Some of these actors passed on sequels because the money wasn&#39;t right. Others skipped the recurring role because they didn&rsquo;t think the script was good enough. Or, perhaps they didn&rsquo;t like the new direction their character was headed.&nbsp;What happens when an actor decides not to return for a sequel? Different movies handle it in different ways. Sometimes - like in the case of Back to the&nbsp;Future II - filmmakers get so &quot;creative&quot; that it leads to a lawsuit.

How did Back to the Future II producers go about <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crispin-glover-back-to-the-future-2-lawsuit/mike-mcgranaghan" target="_blank">replacing Crispin Glover</a>, and how much did it wind up costing them in the long run? Why did Marlon Brando refuse Francis Ford Coppola&rsquo;s offer to appear in the&nbsp;Godfather sequel? What exactly did Megan Fox say to get herself fired from Transformers:&nbsp;Dark of the Moon?

Read about those stories and more in the roundup below.

Actors Who Refused To Return For Sequels - And How The Movies Handled It

Ann Casano

Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

Sitcoms

One of the great joys of viewing sitcoms, especially those that run for many years, is falling in love with the characters. Whether they're good people in real life or horrid individuals we'd never want to meet, sitcom characters win us over with their particular quirks and idiosyncrasies. After many seasons, we know characters as well as our own friends.&nbsp;However, an additional treat is when our favorite characters are kind enough to provide us with additional identities. Whether mere aliases for an already-wacky character to cause trouble, or an entirely separate identity opposite in nature to the character's usual self, these alter egos are always amusing when they crop up. Though they're usually sporadic treats or running gags, these alternate personas leave us begging for more. Here are some of the most memorable alter-egos of sitcom characters that left us craving additional appearances.

15 Sitcom Alter Egos We Wish We Could See More Of

Sitcom Alter Egos We Wish We Could See More Of

Adina Kruskal

These are the most dramatic, petty, savage, and entertaining rivalries since Cain & Abel.

Where's the Beef?

There is a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-with-almost-same-plot-that-came-out-at-same-time/zack-howe">well-known phenomenon</a> in Hollywood of “parallel development.” Time and again, different groups of writers or producers will be working on films or shows with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/different-movies-based-on-the-same-story/ryan-izay">similar premises</a> at the same time, entirely independently of each other. It's rarely a matter of "copying," but it can still result in suspiciously similar TV shows on air simultaneously.&nbsp;Whether inspired by current events or by total coincidence, shows with similar settings, lead characters, or themes can emerge at the same time and inadvertently compete with each other for the same audience, even if they remain distinct in some ways. This has happened many times throughout the last several decades, sometimes producing great competition and sometimes… well, not so much. Here are some of the most memorable pairs of similar rival TV shows that were on the air at the same time.&nbsp;

17 Rival TV Shows That Aired At The Same Time

Rival TV Shows That Aired At The Same Time

Think about the world for a second, and what's the only constant, the only certainty? The correct answer is reboots. Executives, writers, directors, and actors come and go, but franchises live on forever and will return somewhere down the line. However, there is no guarantee that a reboot will treat every single character the way it should. Sometimes,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake">certain characters could even be missing</a> or ignored entirely.In fact, there are times when a TV show or film has wiped its feet (or another body part) on popular characters - much to the dismay of the fandom. From Jimmy Olsen becoming cannon fodder in&nbsp;Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to&nbsp;Mystery Inc. being a shadow of their former quirky selves on Velma, let's take a gander at great characters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sequels-that-did-characters-dirty/jacob-shelton">done dirty</a> by reboots.

14 Great Characters Done Dirty By Reboots

Great Characters Done Dirty By Reboots

Sergio Pereira

Adaptations

Screenwriters often take a lot of creative liberties when adapting a book for the big screen. These characters created for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-movie-adaptation-omissions/hannah-collins" target="_blank">movie adaptations</a> who weren&#39;t in the original book played a vital role in telling the film&#39;s story.

Every great movie hero needs worthy complements and adversaries. Some of these original screen characters were developed to give the hero a romantic interest or perhaps even a best friend. However, many of these characters were written because the movie needed a villain. In fact, some of cinema&#39;s most vile villains, such as&nbsp;the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Max Shreck from Batman Returns,&nbsp;were not from the&nbsp;original source material. They were written just for the movie - and now it&#39;s difficult to imagine those stories without their memorable antagonists.&nbsp;

Vote up the best big-screen characters that were invented just for the movie.

15 Characters In Movie Adaptations Who Weren't In The Original Book

Fictional Character

Characters In Movie Adaptations Who Weren't In The Original Book

As they say in well-written scripts, "You mean... like time travel?" + also a few bizarre stories about real people who have claimed, despite every law of physics, they have traveled through time.

Travelin' Through Time

Time jumps are not uncommon in movies. Many films open with a prologue to establish some basic facts before jumping ahead to the main story. Others end with a “one year later” epilogue that ties up loose ends or lets the audience know what happens to the characters after the primary events of the film are over. Audiences are used to these things, and have come to expect them.Far less common, and often more jarring, are time jumps that significantly change the course of the story. Catching viewers off guard is part of the intent. These movies <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-that-are-two-in-one/mike-mcgranaghan">jump ahead</a> years, or even decades, at a time, picking up their tales a long way down the road from when we first meet the characters. Pulling off a feat like that is not easy, but the following films do it extremely well. They all use their fast-forwards to create meaning and deliver a powerful experience.

Sudden Time Jumps In Movies That Change Everything

A good movie will give you a strong story. Some good movies give you two strong stories for the price of one. It's part of the nature of storytelling that plots occasionally evolve. They start as one kind of movie, then add a plot event that sends things off in a whole new direction. Sometimes that comes through a time jump, other times because the key element that truly kicks the story into gear arrives partway through, rather than at the beginning.&nbsp;The following titles are all, for better or worse, essentially two movies in one. They provide viewers with a “set-up” story, then spin it off into a complementary second story. In most cases, they could even theoretically have been released as separate short films instead of as features, because there's a minor sense of closure in those first halves. But they are features, and the two-in-one concept works well in every case, delivering an experience audience members can't stop thinking about afterward.&nbsp;

15 Movies That Are Basically Two Movies In One

 Movies That Are Basically Two Movies In One

In the day and age of four-quadrant entertainment, it’s relatively common for studios to stick their major releases with ratings that appeal to the broadest audience imaginable. Sometimes, that can look like the kind of oh-so-2000s wave of bloodless PG-13 horror movie franchises. Other times, it means <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unwanted-pg-13-sequels-to-r-rated-movies/jake-williams">neutered sequels to R-rated genre classics</a>.&nbsp;But every once in a while, audiences are treated to the opposite- a movie sequel unafraid to go harder than its predecessor. In the spirit of those fearless follow-ups that deigned to dabble in gore, explicit language, or the dreaded “mature theme,” <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/r-rated-movies-starring-kids/tyler-mitchell">no matter who the stars might be</a>. Here are a few movie franchises that went from PG-13 to R ratings!

12 Movie Franchises That Went From PG-13 To R

Movie Franchises That Went From PG-13 To R

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Carnage

Deathstroke

Gambit

Teen Wolf

The Vampire Diaries

Merlin

Arya Stark

Jon Snow

Olenna Tyrell

Stranger Things

Star Trek: Discovery

Doctor Who

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

TV: What's On Now?

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

Ranker TV

Exploring and ranking everything in HBO's epic fantasy series.

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones Awards

Fantasy

Life is brutal in Westeros and Essos for the many characters of&nbsp;Game of Thrones. You have to be a cutthroat survivor just to live through a wedding in the Seven Kingdoms! But being strong on this dangerous continent doesn't always involve muscle and brute force. Sometimes the biggest badasses come in the smallest packages. Of all the Game of Thrones characters that grace your television screen each Sunday night, which is the biggest, most awesome, kickass badass?Is it the Mother of Dragons? Her Khal? Would you rather have Brienne of Tarth or the Hound fighting in your corner? What about the badass wit of Little Finger and Varys? The tiny might and badass wordplay that comes from Tyrion Lannister? On a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-game-of-thrones-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of Game of Thrones characters</a>, almost all meet the criteria of badass in some way - but who is the most all-around, big-time, super-duper badass character George R.R. Martin has thrust upon the world?Vote up the characters you think are the most badass in the Game of Thrones TV series and be sure to rerank this list so that Jon Snow knows once and for all what you think of him. Then, have your voice heard as far as GoT's<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-badass-ladies-from-game-of-thrones/ranker-of-thrones"> badass ladies</a>, the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-insults-from-game-of-thrones/ranker-of-thrones">epic insults</a> these amazing characters have ever uttered.

Jaime Lannister

The Most Hardcore Game of Thrones Characters

TV Character

Game of Thrones Characters Who Are Badass | GoT Character List

Robert DeSalvo

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

Teen 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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