Marvel Cinematic Universe - Best to Worst
If you get the viewing experience, my personal order.
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- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris HemsworthMark RuffaloThe Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.Initially, I placed this movie as my fourth favorite in the MCU. I haven't seen it a second time yet, but upon reflection, have moved it up to #1. This is the absolutely brilliant, layered setup to the culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I can't stop thinking about its greatness.
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansScarlett JohanssonEarth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.You'll never forget the first time the team assembled to save New York City.
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattVin DieselBradley CooperA group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe.Nothing goes over my head, my reflexes are too fast! Why are you rubbing your neck?
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.Going toe-to-toe with GSP was the opening scene, and it only got better from there.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloAfter the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.Great movie and conclusion to the MCU - but unfortunately with two hours of it being setup (entertaining, but setup nonetheless) it's not in my top four favorite MCU films as a whole. That payoff though was fantastic and so many little homages were a blast to catch throughout!
- CreatorSteve LightfootStarsJon BernthalAmber Rose RevahBen BarnesAfter his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".It was a bit slow in the middle, but the home stretch was amazing.
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Gwyneth PaltrowTerrence HowardAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.The film that started an entire universe and the largest film franchise of all time.
- CreatorMelissa RosenbergStarsKrysten RitterRachael TaylorEka DarvilleFollowing the tragic end of her brief superhero career, Jessica Jones tries to rebuild her life as a private investigator, dealing with cases involving people with remarkable abilities in New York City.Kilgrave is one of the greatest villains in all fiction, let alone Marvel, and it isn't that close.
- DirectorScott DerricksonStarsBenedict CumberbatchChiwetel EjioforRachel McAdamsWhile on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts.I thoroughly enjoyed it. "I've come to make a bargain!" And how badly I wish I could do that astral projection...
- DirectorPeyton ReedStarsPaul RuddMichael DouglasCorey StollArmed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, pull off a plan that will save the world.It acknowledges how ludicrous the character is, yet delivers an incredibly fun heist story, with Paul Rudd.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansRobert Downey Jr.Scarlett JohanssonPolitical involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.Calling it a "War" is a bit of an exaggeration, but you have to love that airport scene, and Spider-Man!
- DirectorTaika WaititiStarsChris HemsworthTom HiddlestonCate BlanchettImprisoned on the planet Sakaar, Thor must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarök, the destruction of his world, at the hands of the powerful and ruthless villain Hela.A bit too jokey (a concern I have for the MCU), but amazingly good fun and entertainment.
- DirectorRyan CooglerStarsChadwick BosemanMichael B. JordanLupita Nyong'oT'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from his country's past.Very cool, fun movie. Great villain, fascinating setting, good supporting cast. I really enjoyed it!
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloWhen Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.It's a bit of a rushed, overly packed mess, but an entertaining one at that. Language!
- DirectorJon WattsStarsTom HollandSamuel L. JacksonJake GyllenhaalFollowing the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
- DirectorJon WattsStarsTom HollandMichael KeatonRobert Downey Jr.Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.It was fun, but a bit over-the-top with humor and I wasn't a huge fan of the AI suits. Holland was great.
- DirectorAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsBrie LarsonSamuel L. JacksonBen MendelsohnCarol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.I really enjoyed it. It's kind of cool to have a hero in the MCU to rival / maybe surpass Thor in power now!
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanTom HiddlestonWhen the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.It's underrated. The now-wise Thor, Loki, the battle for Asgard... prepare for... PORTAL KOMBAT!
- CreatorMaurissa TancharoenJed WhedonJoss WhedonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonThe missions of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.Haven't seen season four, but heard it's great. Real character growth, a massive-scale MCU expansion.
- CreatorDrew GoddardStarsCharlie CoxVincent D'OnofrioDeborah Ann WollA blind lawyer by day, vigilante by night. Matt Murdock fights the crime of New York as Daredevil.You have to watch through season 2. Fisk gets better, but the Hand? Punisher? Elektra? So amazingly brutal.
- DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.I didn't care about the Mandarin twist, and thoroughly enjoyed Tony's struggle without the suit.
- CreatorDouglas PetrieMarco RamirezStarsCharlie CoxKrysten RitterMike ColterSet a few months after the events of the second season of Daredevil, and a month after the events of Iron Fist, the vigilantes Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist team up in New York City to fight a common enemy: The Hand.The grand finale largely saved an overall disappointing first season... but damn, did it go out on a bang!
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattZoe SaldanaDave BautistaThe Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego.Good movie, though a bit over-the-top and doesn't hold a candle to the first. Rocket & Yondu were great!
- DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsEdward NortonLiv TylerTim RothBruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.Makes me wish there was a sequel! Avoiding the origin story was a good call, solid scenes throughout.
- DirectorPeyton ReedStarsPaul RuddEvangeline LillyMichael PeñaAs Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.It was alright. Certainly fun at times (I loved the bit about Scott's relationship with "Cap" the best), and an interesting hot potato film, but it felt pretty forgettable overall in the grand scheme of this universe. May just be that it was following Infinity War, so expectations were higher than the actual product.
- CreatorScott BuckStarsFinn JonesJessica HenwickJessica StroupA young man is bestowed with incredible martial arts skills and a mystical force known as the Iron Fist.On the whole, decidedly ok. Way better than Rotten Tomatoes score, but too slow for the material.
- CreatorCheo Hodari CokerStarsMike ColterSimone MissickTheo RossiWhen a sabotaged experiment gives him super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage becomes a fugitive attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem and must confront his past and fight a battle for the heart of his city.I enjoyed it, definitely slow though and not a fan of the cartoon finale. Cage himself is great.
- DirectorJoe JohnstonStarsChris EvansHugo WeavingSamuel L. JacksonSteve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a warmonger and a terrorist organization.It was ok, but the Red Skull was too much of a cartoon villain for me to take him seriously.
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Mickey RourkeGwyneth PaltrowWith the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.Still fun, but it drags as a direct result of setting up the rest of the MCU (Fury, SHIELD, etc.).
- DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsChris HemsworthAnthony HopkinsNatalie PortmanThe powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.I just didn't care about this movie. It was slow, and there's very little memorable about it.
- CreatorChristopher MarkusStephen McFeelyStarsHayley AtwellJames D'ArcyEnver GjokajIn 1946, Peggy Carter is relegated to secretarial duties in the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR). When Howard Stark is accused of treason, he secretly recruits Peggy to clear his name with the help of his butler, Edwin Jarvis.It's the only released property I haven't seen so far. I do look forward to it when eventually I get around to it.
- CreatorScott BuckStarsAnson MountSerinda SwanKen LeungAn isolated community of superhumans fight to protect themselves.Just saw the trailer. Not especially excited for it, but it's Marvel, so my fingers are always crossed.
- CreatorJoe PokaskiStarsOlivia HoltAubrey JosephGloria ReubenTwo teenagers from very different backgrounds find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers while growing closer together every day.I don't know a thing about this property. On paper, it sounds kind of stupid. But I'll never doubt Marvel.