Superhero movies with the best costumes
by guisreis | created - 30 Aug 2013 | updated - 22 Aug 2021 | PublicThis is not a list of the best superhero movies (which can be seen here). There is also a list of the worst costumes in superhero movies.
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1. Watchmen (2009)
R | 162 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.
Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, Carla Gugino, Malin Akerman
Votes: 582,484 | Gross: $107.51M
Everything is perfect.
2. Spider-Man 2 (2004)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, James Franco
Votes: 708,568 | Gross: $373.59M
Both Spiderman and Dr. Octopus are perfect.
3. Iron Man (2008)
PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges
Votes: 1,124,829 | Gross: $318.41M
Great suit!
4. Superman Returns (2006)
PG-13 | 154 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Superman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he must once again prove himself important to the world.
Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden
Votes: 291,345 | Gross: $200.08M
This Superman looks like Christopher Reeve's one? Well, that is how Superman shall look like! Lex Luthor is also great.
5. Batman: Dead End (2003)
Not Rated | 8 min | Short, Action, Horror
The Joker has escaped from Arkham and Batman must once again bring him in - once and for all. Unfortunately for the bat, there is something even more sinister than the Joker waiting in the alley for the dark knight detective..
Director: Sandy Collora | Stars: Clark Bartram, Andrew Koenig, Kurt Carley, Jake McKinnon
Votes: 6,214
Batman has no armour! Batman looks like this! http://youtu.be/yN7e5jz-AjQ
6. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Steve 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.
Director: Joe Johnston | Stars: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayley Atwell
Votes: 896,773 | Gross: $176.65M
I liked the mix of soldier uniform and Captain America's traditional costume they created, and also loved to see the original costume in a proper context. Red Skull os nice too.
7. Wonder Woman (2017)
PG-13 | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
Director: Patty Jenkins | Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Lucy Davis
Votes: 699,613 | Gross: $412.56M
Both the classic red-blue-gold and the "Greek" costumes are very nice!
8. Mr. Freedom (1968)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Crime
Mr. Freedom is an all-American superhero that destroys everyone who even remotely disagrees with imperialism. The film accounts his latest assignment to save France from being taken over by the commies.
Director: William Klein | Stars: John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Jean-Claude Drouot
Votes: 1,260
Off course the costume is ridiculous, but that is perfect for the character, as you can see here: http://s1.dmcdn.net/A_7In/526x297-eY6.jpg
9. The Dark Knight (2008)
PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
Votes: 2,870,538 | Gross: $534.86M
Although I do not dislike Batman and Joker's looks, I am not a big fan of them (I prefer Dead End's Batman and Joker versions, or Jack Nicholson's makeup), but Two-Face and Scarecrow are amazing!
10. Black Panther (2018)
PG-13 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
T'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.
Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira
Votes: 837,557 | Gross: $700.06M
Not only a nice suit but many amazing African costumes and body arts.
11. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
PG | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The Fantastic Four learn that they aren't the only super-powered beings in the universe when they square off against the powerful Silver Surfer and the planet-eating Galactus.
Director: Tim Story | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis
Votes: 277,377 | Gross: $131.92M
Some people complain, but I really think that the five superheroes look like they are supposed to!
12. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Bruce 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.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt
Votes: 523,494 | Gross: $134.52M
A green monster inside torn purple pants. That's it! Nice enemy too.
13. Shazam! (2019)
PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A newly fostered young boy in search of his mother instead finds unexpected super powers and soon gains a powerful enemy.
Director: David F. Sandberg | Stars: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer
Votes: 384,909 | Gross: $140.37M
14. The Phantom (1996)
PG | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Phantom, descendent of a line of African superheroes, travels to New York City to thwart a wealthy criminal genius from obtaining three magic skulls which would give him the secret to ultimate power.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Votes: 35,816 | Gross: $17.30M
Everybody says this is one of the worst costumes ever, but I think that it shows exactly how the ghost who walks is!
15. X: First Class (2011)
PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Sci-Fi
In the 1960s, superpowered humans Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr work together to find others like them, but Erik's vengeful pursuit of an ambitious mutant who ruined his life causes a schism to divide them.
Director: Matthew Vaughn | Stars: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon
Votes: 723,642 | Gross: $146.41M
Yellow-and-black costumes, finally!
16. Grayson (2004)
Not Rated | 6 min | Sci-Fi, Short, Action
After the tragic murder of Batman at the hands of his foes, his ward Dick Grayson (AKA: Robin) seeks to avenge the death of his mentor, despite attempts by Superman, Wonder Woman and others to stop him.
Director: John Fiorella | Stars: John Fiorella, Brian C. Bethel, Paul Hasenyager, Anthony Hartley
Votes: 1,778
A true Robin costume may be surprisingly nice.
17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
PG | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Four teenage mutant ninja turtles emerge from the shadows to protect New York City from a gang of criminal ninjas.
Director: Steve Barron | Stars: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Josh Pais, David Forman
Votes: 104,827 | Gross: $135.27M
The teenage mutant ninja turtles and master Splinter are identical to their look in TV animated series! OK, the villains show a ridiculous look... the film is in this list only because of the heroes.
18. Kryptonite (2015)
80 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
An Argentinian adaptation of the Justice League series.
Director: Nicanor Loreti | Stars: Diego Velázquez, Juan Palomino, Susana Varela, Nicolás Vázquez
Votes: 732
Very interesting adaptation!
19. Thor (2011)
PG-13 | 115 min | Action, Fantasy
The 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.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Votes: 900,150 | Gross: $181.03M
20. Major Grom: Plague Doctor (2021)
TV-14 | 136 min | Action, Crime
Supercop Grom fights crime in St. Petersburg - an uphill battle. A vigilante starts killing the powerful, who escaped justice.
Director: Oleg Trofim | Stars: Tikhon Zhiznevskiy, Lyubov Aksyonova, Sergei Goroshko, Aleksey Maklakov
Votes: 13,582
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