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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.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

1. Spider-Man: No Way Home

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Epic Sci-Fi
8.2
20212h 28min

Overview

Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Themes

Teamwork under strain, Secret identity exposure, Showdown dynamics, Portals usage, Cure strategies, Multiverse risks

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most ancient enemy, the Deviants.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Memory as leverage, Ancient duty vs autonomy, Purpose vs survival of humanity, Ethics of power, Collective responsibility under oversight

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Injustice

3. Injustice

Animation Science Fiction Fantasy Action Adult Animation
6.4
20211h 18min

Overview

When Lois Lane is killed, an unhinged Superman decides to take control of the Earth. Determined to stop him, Batman creates a team of freedom-fighting heroes. But when superheroes go to war, can the world survive?

Themes

Betrayal and shifting loyalties, Fear as political tool, Authoritarian peacekeeping, Post conflict reconstruction, Divided hero coalition, Mass casualty consequences

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage

4. Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Science Fiction Action Adventure Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.9
20211h 37min

Overview

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Themes

"movie: venom: let there be carnage. genres: science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: hero, Psychopath, Superhero, Hero, Psychopath, Superhero full keywords list: hero, Psychopath, Superhero, Anti hero, Villain, Alien life-form, Based on comic, Sequel, Fear, Aftercreditsstinger, Symbiote, Carnage. concept analysis: the film interrogates identity and coexistence by dramatizing how symbiotic relationships force characters to negotiate autonomy, Responsibility, And the hunger that comes from combining selves. it also examines how violence propagates through trauma and contagion, Suggesting that unchecked rage begets cycles of harm unless empathy or accountability intervenes."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

5. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction Anime
7.0
20211h 45min

Overview

A mysterious group called Humarize strongly believes in the Quirk Singularity Doomsday theory which states that when quirks get mixed further in with future generations, that power will bring forth the end of humanity. In order to save everyone, the Pro-Heroes around the world ask UA Academy heroes-in-training to assist them and form a world-class selected hero team. It’s up to the heroes to save the world and the future of heroes in what is the most dangerous crisis to take place yet in My Hero Academia.

Themes

Power transfer ethics, Hero under threat, Team cohesion under strain, School under strain, Mentor responsibility, Leadership during war

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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The Suicide Squad

6. The Suicide Squad

Action Comedy Adventure Superhero Action Dark Comedy
7.2
20212h 12min

Overview

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.

Themes

Betrayal under pressure, Coercive leadership, Alien threat on island, Secret mission dynamics, Deception and coverups, Loyalty vs utility

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Overview

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Themes

Power and control, Past loyalties under pressure, Agency vs personal history, Deception vs autonomy, Moral accountability in covert operations, Gendered roles in espionage

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Zack Snyder's Justice League

8. Zack Snyder's Justice League

Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Adventure Epic
7.9
20214h 2min

Overview

Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

Themes

Cross-cultural alliance, Saving the world, Resilience through loss, Planet invasion alliance, Metahuman operatives, Superhero team formation, Resurrection moment

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Wonder Woman 1984

9. Wonder Woman 1984

Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Globetrotting Adventure
5.3
20202h 31min

Overview

A botched store robbery places Wonder Woman in a global battle against a powerful and mysterious ancient force that puts her powers in jeopardy.

Themes

"movie: wonder woman 1984. genres: action, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Fantasy main themes: superhero, Based on comic, Woman director, Superhero, Based on comic, Woman director full keywords list: superhero, Based on comic, Woman director, 1980s, Action hero, Dc extended universe (dceu). concept analysis: wonder woman 1984 interrogates the cost of wish-fulfillment and the moral duty that accompanies power, Arguing that instantaneous desire often masks deeper loneliness and unmet needs. it ultimately posits that true heroism requires sacrifice, Honesty, And the courage to renounce selfish wants for the common good."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Secret Society of Second Born Royals

10. Secret Society of Second Born Royals

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Superhero Action
5.0
20201h 37min

Overview

Sam is a teenage royal rebel, second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as her disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she discovers she has super-human abilities and is invited to join a secret society of similar extraordinary second-born royals charged with keeping the world safe.

Themes

"movie: secret society of second born royals. genres: action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the struggle for identity and autonomy within the constraints of royal expectations. it highlights the importance of friendship and self-discovery in the face of familial and societal pressures."

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Disney Plus
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