
Superhero Action movies
Action powered by super abilities, secret identities, and larger-than-life threats, with civilians and cities on the line.

11. The Dark Knight
Drama Action Crime Thriller Superhero Action2008•2h 32min
United Kingdom, United States
Director: Christopher Nolan
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Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
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12. Superman
Science Fiction Adventure Action Superhero Action Epic Sci-Fi2025•2h 10min
United States
Director: James Gunn
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Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
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13. Thor: Ragnarok
Action Adventure Science Fiction Comedy Superhero Action2017•2h 11min
United States
Director: Taika Waititi
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Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
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14. Deadpool
Action Adventure Comedy Superhero Action Dark Comedy2016•1h 48min
United States
Director: Tim Miller
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The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
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15. The Dark Knight Rises
Action Crime Drama Thriller Superhero Action2012•2h 45min
United Kingdom, United States
Director: Christopher Nolan
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Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
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16. The Fantastic 4: First Steps
Science Fiction Adventure Action Superhero Action Alien Contact Sci-Fi2025•1h 55min
United States
Director: Matt Shakman
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Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
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17. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Action Science Fiction Comedy Family Superhero Action2024•1h 50min
United States, Japan
Director: Jeff Fowler
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Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
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18. Deadpool 2
Action Comedy Adventure Superhero Action Dark Comedy2018•2h
United States
Director: David Leitch
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Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
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19. The Suicide Squad
Action Comedy Adventure Superhero Action Dark Comedy2021•2h 12min
United States
Director: James Gunn
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Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
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20. Captain America: Civil War
Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Epic Sci-Fi2016•2h 27min
United States
Director: Joe Russo
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Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.