Top-Rated Marvel Superhero Movies to Watch After Thunderbolts (Ranked by IMDb)
The MCU might finally be back on track after Thunderbolts*’ overwhelming success with both critics and viewers, though Marvel can still boast of some more widely acclaimed superhero movies. We picked the best-rated ones for you to revisit or watch for the first time.
Things have been pretty unstable with Marvel movies recently, but it seems that Thunderbolts* has just become the studio’s highest-acclaimed movie in years.
A hit blockbuster just days after its theatrical release, Thunderbolts* might have broken the curse started by a series of Marvel’s ill-fated movies like Morbius, Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter, now boasting impressive scores of 88% and 94% from critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The MCU is yet to expand its universe with more highly anticipated flicks like the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday. But before that you might want to get back to Marvel’s golden years — we’ve got you, so here are some of the best superhero movies to add to your watchlist after Thunderbolts*.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
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8.0 on IMDb
The first instalment in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise follows Chris Pratt ’s space adventurer Peter Quill as he tries to find ways to escape from ruthless villain Ronan the Accuser after stealing a powerful artefact.
As it turns out, the only way for Peter to stay alive is to form a very unlikely alliance with a group of misfits which includes Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Drax the Destroyer and Groot.
However, all of them have to collaborate to stop Ronan from using the artifact's power and destroying the galaxy.
Logan (2017)
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8.1 on IMDb
Sometime in the future, Hugh Jackman ’s aging Logan spends his days with no desire to return to dangerous missions whatsoever; however, his plans are thwarted once a mysterious girl with abilities just like his ones shows up asking for his help.
Determined to prove his legacy as a part of the X-Men one last time, Logan embarks on yet another revengeful mission which might cost him much more than he expected.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
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8.2 on IMDb
Now that Peter Parker’s true identity has been exposed, he has no other choice but to turn to Doctor Stranger while seeking ways to prevent the multiverse from cracking.
The collapse not only brings all major villains from other multiverses, but also causes the entire destruction of Peter’s own world, resulting in tragic losses and a need to redefine his role of Spider-Man.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
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8.4 on IMDb
An animated version of Spider-Man's story, the movie follows teenager Miles Morales who discovers he has spider-like abilities, even though he isn’t the only one to hold a superpower.
Eventually, he meets other Spider-heroes from the entire multiverse to team up with them and prevent the complete destruction of all dimensions.
Avengers: infinity War ( 2018)
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8.4 on IMDb
The Avengers get back together to face yet another major threat, now confronting Thanos, a cosmic warlord who desperately searches for Infinity stones to collect and demolish the entire world.
The superheroes engage in a big fight without a doubt, though on the way they have to see the repercussions of the destructive war and make some sacrifices that will change their lives forever.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
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8.4 on IMDb
After nothing stopped Thanos from that devastating snap, the surviving Avengers aren’t ready to give up yet, coming up with a plan to travel through time, recollect all the Infinity stones and make things come back to normal (as possible as it can be).
The final act of the war between the superheroes and the powerful warlord, Endgame is a triumphal, but tragically shaped showdown which will decide the fate of the remaining Avengers.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
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8.5 on IMDb
Now having discovered what it’s like to be a Spider-Man, Miles Morales comes back into the game with yet another dangerous, but exciting mission, this time joined by Gwen Stacy and other Spider-heroes to confront yet another powerful enemy aiming at destroying the world.
The adventure will reshape Miles’ relationships with his loved ones and make him question everything about his heroism, even if this means Miles has to act all alone.
