Movies About Superpowers

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans
Rated PG-13

Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is a superhero movie directed by the Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe Russo. It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers and is the sequel to 2012's The Avengers and 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt. The plot revolves around the Avengers, who must join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Thanos from acquiring all six Infinity Stones, which will grant him the power to destroy half of the universe. The Avengers must fight him off in a desperate attempt to save the universe from destruction.

From Joss Whedon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner
Rated PG-13

The Avengers is a 2012 superhero action film directed by Joss Whedon, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film follows Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., as he assembles a team of superheroes to save the world from Loki and his alien army. The team is composed of Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye. With the help of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a special weapon, the Avengers must band together to defeat Loki and his forces and save the world. Along the way, they must also learn to work together, resolve their differences, and ultimately become a true team.

From Bryan Singer, starring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy
Rated PG-13

X-Men: Days of Future Past is a 2014 action-adventure film directed by Bryan Singer, and the seventh installment of the X-Men film series. The story follows the mutant superheroes of the X-Men as they try to prevent a future disaster from unfolding. The future is a bleak place, where giant robots called Sentinels hunt down and destroy mutants and humans alike. In an effort to save the future, Wolverine is sent back in time to the 1970s, where he must reunite the young versions of Professor Xavier, Magneto, and Mystique, and enlist their help in stopping the Sentinels from ever being created. Along the way, Wolverine discovers that the future of mutants and humans alike is at stake. As the X-Men race against time to try and save the future, they must also confront the events of their past that led to the creation of the Sentinels.

From Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges
Rated PG-13

Iron Man is an action-packed super hero film starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man. Along the way, he discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: Does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

From Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo
Rated PG-13

Thor: Ragnarok is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by Taika Waititi, it is the sequel to Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013). The film sees Thor teaming up with his brother Loki, the Hulk, and Valkyrie to battle against Hela, the goddess of death, and her army of the dead in a race to save Asgard, the home of the Norse gods. Along the way, Thor must confront his own personal demons and make difficult decisions in order to prepare for the ultimate showdown. With humor, action, and an all-star cast, Thor: Ragnarok is an exciting and epic journey that will leave you breathless.

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford
Rated PG-13

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, it is the sequel to 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger and the ninth installment in the MCU. The film follows Steve Rogers, the titular character, as he and S.H.I.E.L.D. come into conflict with a mysterious, powerful anarchist known as the Winter Soldier. The film showcases an ensemble cast featuring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon, Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Frank Grillo as Brock Rumlow, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a critical and commercial success, being hailed by many critics as one of the best films of 2014. The film was praised for its action sequences, performances, story, and political themes. In addition, the film grossed over $714 million worldwide,

From Matthew Vaughn, starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon
Rated PG-13

X-Men: First Class is a 2011 superhero film directed by Matthew Vaughn and based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film is a prequel to the original X-Men trilogy, focusing on the origins of the mutant heroes, and depicts the intertwined lives of Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) who become Professor X and Magneto, respectively. In 1962, the two former friends must team up to stop a global nuclear war between humans and mutants after the discovery of young mutants Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) and Angel (Zoe Kravitz). As they join forces with the other X-Men to prevent the war, they must face their former friend, former Nazi Dr. Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon) who seeks to use the mutants' power to further his agenda. Together, they must find a way to save the world.

From James Gunn, starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel
Rated PG-13

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film is the sequel to 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy, and the 15th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Set two months after the first film, the Guardians of the Galaxy travel throughout the cosmos and struggle to keep their newfound family together, while helping Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) learn more about his true parentage. Along the way, they battle adversaries from both within and beyond the galaxy, and must face new threats and secrets of Peter's past. The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Karen Gillan, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Rooker, and Kurt Russell. The film received positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing over $862 million worldwide.

From Marc Webb, starring Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Octavia Spencer
Rated PG-13

Gifted tells the story of seven-year-old Mary Adler (Mckenna Grace) who is a mathematics prodigy. Though her uncle Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is the only guardian she has ever known, Mary’s deceased mother had intentions for her daughter to be raised and nurtured by her own mother, Mary's grandmother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan). When Frank enrolls Mary in public school, her brilliance is quickly noticed, and Frank and Evelyn find themselves in a heated custody battle. With the help of his neighbor Roberta Taylor (Octavia Spencer) and attorney Bonnie (Jenny Slate), Frank must fight for what he believes is right, and ultimately prove that love is more important than intellect.

From Scott Derrickson, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong
Rated PG-13

Doctor Strange is a 2016 Marvel Studios superhero film directed by Scott Derrickson, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role. The film follows the story of Stephen Strange, a former neurosurgeon who is left with nerve damage in his hands following a car accident. Desperate to find a cure, Stephen travels to Kathmandu, Nepal, where he discovers an ancient order of sorcerers known as the Masters of the Mystic Arts. With their help, Stephen learns to tap into the power of alternate dimensions and mystical energies, becoming the Sorcerer Supreme and protecting the Earth from supernatural threats. Along the way, he must battle his former mentor, the powerful Kaecilius, who has joined forces with the powerful dark dimension known as Dormammu. With the fate of the world in his hands, Doctor Strange must use his newfound powers and newfound knowledge to save the world.

From Bryan Singer, starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen
Rated PG-13

From Patty Jenkins, starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Lucy Davis
Rated PG-13

From Jon Watts, starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei
Rated PG-13

From Bryan Singer, starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen
Rated PG-13

From Joss Whedon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth
Rated PG-13

From Peyton Reed, starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly
Rated PG-13

From Ryan Coogler, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira
Rated PG-13

From Shane Black, starring Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle
Rated PG-13

From Zack Snyder, starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane
Rated PG-13

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Rated PG-13

From David F. Sandberg, starring Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer
Rated PG-13

From Peyton Reed, starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins
Rated PG-13

From Marc Webb, starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Irrfan Khan
Rated PG-13

From Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle
Rated PG-13

From Robert Stromberg, starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville
Rated PG