There are numerous Superhero movies in Hollywood. A superhero is a type of heroic character possessing superhuman powers, extraordinary talent, and supernatural powers are devoted to a moral goal or protecting the public. Superheros use their powers to save the communal and their main motive is to free the country from crimes.
Movienasha has compiled a list of the Top 10 Superhero Movies in Hollywood. The numbers here are in any random order and do not suggest a level of greatness in the movie. Please leave comments or feedback if you think differently and have something in mind which you want me to notice. After watching the movies, please mention your personal experiences. Your comments are most welcome! I hope this will entice you to watch some.
Here is the list of superhero movies:
10. Hulk (2003)
Hulk is an American superhero movie directed by Ang Lee. It was released on June 20, 2003, and produced by Avi Arad, Larry J. Franco, Gale Anne Hurd, and James Schamus. The movie features Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, and Nick Nolte. It is based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Hulk. The movie received mixed reviews from critics. Hulk (2003), The Incredible Hulk (2008) are both good movies to watch. The movie was nominated for Best Actress, Best Music, Best Science Fiction Film, and Best Special Effects.
9. Thor (2011)
Thor is an American superhero movie directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Kevin Feige. It was released on May 6, 2011, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellen Skarsgard, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Thor by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. It is the fourth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thor is really a good movie to watch. The sequel Thor: The Dark World was released on November 8, 2013, and the third movie Thor: Ragnarok is set to be released on November 3, 2017. The movie generally received positive reviews from critics and was commercially successful at the box office. It is one of the leading superhero movies.
8. Kick-Ass (2010)
Kick-Ass is a British American superhero action comedy movie directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn. It was released on 16 April 2010 and co-produced by Brad Pitt, Kris Thykier, Adam Bohling, Tarquin Pack, and David Reid. The movie features Aaron Johnson, Mark Strong, Nicolas Cage, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Chloe Grace Moretz. It is based on the comic book Kick-Ass by Mark Millar, John Romita, Jr. It is the first installment of the Kick-Ass film series. The movie received positive reviews from critics. The movie was one of the best superhero movies which were nominated for various awards including Young Artist Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards, IGN Awards, Empire Awards, Teen Choice Awards, People’s Choice Awards, The Comedy Awards. Kick-Ass 2 was released on 16 August 2013.
7. Guardian of the Galaxy (2014)
Guardian of the Galaxy is an American superhero movie directed by James Gunn and produced by Kevin Feige. It was released on August 1, 2014, starring Chris Pratt, James Gunn, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, John C. Reilly, and many others. It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardian of the Galaxy. It is the tenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie became a commercial and critical success and is considered to be one of the best superhero movies.
6. X-Men (2000)
X-Men is an American superhero movie directed by Bryan Singer and produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter. It was released on July 14, 2000, starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Bruce Davison, and more. I had watched almost all the X-Men movies and I really enjoyed the movies. It is based on the Marvel Comics character X-Men by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. It is the first installment in the X-Men film series. The series include X-Men 2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). The movie generally received positive reviews from critics and is considered one of the prime superhero movies.
5. Captain America: The First Avengers (2011)
Captain America: The First Avengers is an American superhero movie directed by Joe Johnston and produced by Kevin Feige. It was released on July 222, 2011 starring Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Derek Luke, and many others. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. It is the fifth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) is also a good movie to watch. The movie was made under the budget of $140 million and grossed over $370.6 million worldwide. It is also one of the chief superhero movies which were nominated for various awards including Teen Choice Awards, Scream Awards, People’s Choice Awards, Empire Awards, Saturn Awards, and soon. Captain America: Civil war is going to be released in 2016.
4. Iron Man (2008)
Iron Man is an American superhero movie directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Kevin Feige and Avi Arad. It was released on May 2, 2008, starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, and Gwyneth Paltrow. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. It is the first installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Iron Man series includes Iron Man 2 (2010), Iron Man 3 (2013). The movie was considered the best “reviewed film of the year so far” by Rotten Tomatoes. The movie won many awards including Academy Awards, Saturn Awards, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The movie did good business at the box office and became one of the top superhero movies.
3. Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man is an American superhero movie directed by Sam Raimi and produced by Avi Arad, Laura Ziskin, and Ian Bryce. It was released on May 3, 2002, starring Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, Rosemary Harris, and more. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. I have watched all the movies of the Spiderman series. I really liked all the movies. The Spider-Man series includes movies like Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). The movie was a major commercial success at the box office and became one of the leading superhero movies. The movie generally received positive reviews from critics.
2. Superman (1978)
Superman (also known as Superman: The Movie) is a superhero movie directed by Richard Donner and produced by Pierre Spengler. It was released on December 15, 1978, starring Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeves, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, and more. It is also based on the DC Comics character Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. There are many in the Superman trilogy including Man of Steel (2013), Superman Returns (2006), Superman II (1980), Superman Doomsday (2007), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Superman III (1983), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and soon. The movie won many awards and received positive reviews from critics and is considered to be one of the finest superhero movies.
1. Batman (1989)
Batman is one of the best American superhero movies directed by Tim Burton and produced by Jon Peters. It was released on June 23, 1989, starring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, and more. It is based on the DC Comics character Batman. It is the first installment of the Batman film series. All the Batman movies are really good to watch. You must watch all the movies of Batman. Batman movies have done good business at the box office and mostly received positive reviews from critics. The series includes movies like Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Night Rises (2012), Batman Forever (1995), Batman & Robin (1997), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and many others.
