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Superhero Action movies

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

151. Hellboy

Hellboy
Fantasy Action Supernatural Fantasy Superhero Action
6.9
20042h 2minUnited States
Director: Guillermo del Toro

Overview

In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Sacrifice and resilience, Power and responsibility, Occult vs science, Found family under crisis, Duty vs personal choice

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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152. X2

X2
Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
7.4
20032h 13minUnited States
Director: Bryan Singer

Overview

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.

Themes

Control vs autonomy, Discrimination under threat, Minority solidarity, Anti-mutant sentiment, Intervention ethics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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153. The Powerpuff Girls Movie

The Powerpuff Girls Movie
Animation Action Family Superhero Action Family Animation
6.5
20021h 14minUnited States, South Korea
Director: Craig McCracken

Overview

After destroying the city of Townsville in a game of tag, a trio of superpowered little girls must redeem themselves by stopping a vengeful monkey's plot for world domination.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Trust and deception, Belonging under pressure, Stigmatized difference, Group identity formation, Public perception vs reality

Available on

Crave
Starz Amazon Channel
Crave Amazon Channel
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154. Spider-Man

Spider-Man
Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
7.4
20022h 1minUnited States
Director: Sam Raimi

Overview

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

Themes

Adolescence tension, Secret identity tension, Burden of power, Protecting loved ones, Public image vs private life, Corporate power vs public good

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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155. Blade II

Blade II
Fantasy Horror Action Thriller Vampire Horror
6.7
20021h 57minUnited States
Director: Guillermo del Toro

Overview

Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Betrayal within ranks, Uneasy alliances under pressure, Mutating threat dynamics, Human vampire divide, Forging stronger breed

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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156. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Animation Action Science Fiction Thriller Superhero Action
7.8
20001h 17minUnited States
Director: Curt Geda

Overview

The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Neo-Gotham's Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, needs answers as he stands alone to face the old Gotham's most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Loyalty under manipulation, Technology as weapon, Deception and impersonation, Identity and role confusion, Legacy and succession

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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157. X-Men

X-Men
Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
7.3
20001h 44minUnited States
Director: Bryan Singer

Overview

Two mutants, Rogue and Wolverine, come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team, the X-Men, must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Mutant stigma, Illusion and deception, Power transfer ethics, Resistance to control, Registration and surveillance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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158. Batman Returns

Batman Returns
Action Fantasy Superhero Action Dark Fantasy
7.1
19922h 6minUnited States
Director: Tim Burton

Overview

The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

Themes

Political corruption, Vigilante justice, Good vs evil, Double life, Birth records pursuit

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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