The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) crafted a world where you can rely on superheroes. It’s a whirlwind of interconnected worlds, dimensions, and stories, creating a massive masterpiece of a universe. Here are the best ones you’d enjoy watching with all the MCU films introduced.
1. Black Panther (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 96% (Fresh)
Director: Ryan Coogler
“Black Panther” stars Chadwick Boseman as the T-Challa who, after his father’s death, returned to Wakanda to fulfill as duty of the heir. Despite being new to many, Black Panther became a superhero that rivals Captain America and Iron Man.
2. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 94% (Fresh)
Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
“Avengers: Endgame” features an all-star cast of superheroes, from Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. to Thor’s Chris Hemsworth. It is the sequel to “Avengers: Infinity War” and finally gives a heartbreaking conclusion to the war between Avengers and Thanos.
3. Iron Man (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 94% (Fresh)
Director: Jon Favreau
“Iron Man” started the entire MCU phenomenon. Robert Downey Jr.’s charm won people’s hearts as the genius billionaire Tony Stark. Besides people’s fascination with the innovations used in Iron Man, Downey’s je ne sais quoi is excellently adapted into the film.
4. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 93% (Fresh)
Director: Taika Waititi
“Thor: Ragnarok” is the third installment in the Thor movies, following “Thor” in 2011 and “Thor: The Dark World” in 2013. This action-packed film follows Thor as he fights in a gladiatorial competition versus Hulk and other fighters from all over the universe. The threat of Hela, Thor’s sister, adds a tasteful twist and more thrilling scenes to the movie.
5. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 93% (Fresh)
Director: Jon Watts
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the third film in the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy. The movie takes a more serious note as it follows Tom Holland’s Peter Parker as he tries to take responsibility for his mistake. The addition of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange is a nice touch.
6. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 92% (Fresh)
Director: Jon Watts
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” is the first installment of the MCU’s Spider-Man trilogy and the second reboot of the people’s friendly neighborhood superhero. The film introduces a younger and fun-loving Spider-Man way different from its predecessors.
7. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 92% (Fresh)
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is a fresh addition to the MCU’s league of superheroes. Starring Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, this film expands to MCU from a generic storyline to a story not seen before.
8. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 92% (Fresh)
Director: James Gunn
“Guardians of the Galaxy” is a fun adventure film and the first installment in the trilogy. It features a collection of characters, from adventurer Peter Quill to Rocket, the raccoon, and Groot, a tree-like creature. The film is light and comic relief compared to other superhero films.
9. Captain America: Civil War (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 91% (Fresh)
Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
“Captain America: Civil War” is one of the earlier MCU superhero films many looked forward to, especially the promised fight scene between Captain America and Iron Man. The action sequences were well-executed, and the emotional character development was intense and distinct.
10. Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 91% (Fresh)
Director: Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon’s “Marvel’s The Avengers” is the first MCU film that grouped the superheroes into one masterpiece. It is also known for its action-packed cinematic sequence, showing each member of the Avengers before the intense fight scene.
11. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 90% (Fresh)
Director: Jon Watts
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is the second installment in the Spider superhero trilogy. Surprisingly fresh, the film combines superhero action sequences and cheese teen romance. With Nick Fury recruiting Peter Parker, it connects Spider-Man to the world of the Avengers.
12. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 90% (Fresh)
Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
“Captain America: The Winder Soldier” features the back story of Captain America and the introduction of The Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes. This film is one of the favorites of Marvel diehard fans because of Bucky.
13. Doctor Strange (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 89% (Fresh)
Director: Scott Derrickson
“Doctor Strange” features Benedict Cumberbatch’s take on Dr. Stephen Strange. The movie starts and ends in a serious tone with comedic scenes sandwiched in the middle. Wong’s character also adds lightness to the superhero film.
14. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 87% (Fresh)
Director: Peyton Reed
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” is the sequel to MCU’s 2015 film “Ant-Man.” The classic appeal of Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang matches the more serious countenance of Evangeline Lily’s Hope. Adding Wasp to the MCU’s line of women superheroes is a long time coming.
15: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 85% (Fresh)
Director: Anthony and Joe Russo
“Avengers: Infinity War” is the well-awaited sequel to MCU’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and the introduction of another powerful nemesis they must defeat. The film showcases one superhero after another in a seamless sequence of interconnected storylines. The intense and massive battle scene is also worth the wait.
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