10 Superhero Movies I’ll Never Get Tired Of Rewatching

Of all the superhero movies in the MCU, the DCU, and other franchises, there are only a handful that I simply never get tired of rewatching. Ever since the movies of the MCU helped elevate the genre to unprecedented heights, superhero movies have formed a massive part of pop culture consciousness. However, their history extends back much further, with big-screen adaptations of comic book heroes dating back almost to the beginning of the film industry itself.

Of all the great comic book movies, there are a number that I love more than others. For these movies, no matter how many times I revisit them, I never seem to tire of their action, drama, or comedy, still appreciating them years after my first viewing. Whether due to personal significance or simple preference, the following 10 superhero movies are all titles that I never get tired of rewatching.

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Superman (1978)

Richard Donner’s Classic Helped Define The Genre

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By modern standards, 1978’s Superman might not be the greatest superhero movie ever made. Even so, it’s one that will never grow old for me, partly due to its importance to the genre itself. Of all the actors to play Superman in live-action, Christopher Reeve still sets the standard for all other incarnations, with his debut in the role having since become a landmark title in the superhero genre.

Despite decades having passed since its release, Superman holds up remarkably well, and continues to establish Reeve as arguably the perfect embodiment of the hero.

Rewatching Superman, I’m still blown away by the strength of its story and visual effects, considering the limitations and attitudes of its time. Despite decades having passed since its release, Superman holds up remarkably well, and continues to establish Reeve as arguably the perfect embodiment of the hero. Admittedly, there’s also an element of nostalgia that factors into my personal appreciation of the movie, but it’s nevertheless one of the all-time greats of the genre.

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Release Date

December 15, 1978

Runtime

143 Minutes

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    Marlon Brando

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    Gene Hackman

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    Christopher Reeve

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Blade II (2002)

Guillermo del Toro’s Sequel Is An Action-Horror Classic

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After the 1998 original adapted Marvel’s titular vampire hunter into live-action, the 2002 sequel, Blade II, was a marked improvement. Where the first movie was good, the second was excellent, serving as an action-horror example of how superhero movies can embrace more visceral set pieces. It’s one that I never tire of rewatching, due both to its quality and to personal significance.

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As one of the earliest superhero movies I saw, it served as an eye-opening gateway into the genre. Additionally, Guillermo del Toro’s unique touch makes Blade II stand out all the more, employing impressive visual effects alongside a strong, action-packed story. With an incredible cast and the singular vision of a director like Guillermo del Toro, Blade II is another great comic book movie that I won’t ever grow tired of revisiting.

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Blade II

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Superhero

Horror

Release Date

March 22, 2002

Runtime

117 minutes

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    Luke Goss

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    Norman Reedus

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    Ron Perlman

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    Leonor Varela

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Batman (1989)

Tim Burton’s Unique Take On Batman Is Still Excellent

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When it comes to the many actors who have played Batman in live-action, Michael Keaton is often overlooked, but he remains one of the best to ever don the cape and cowl. 1989’s Batman, directed by Tim Burton, stands out as a unique entry into the superhero genre, serving as the debut of Keaton’s Batman alongside Jack Nicholson’s Joker. I, like so many others, consider Batman a movie that remains excellent no matter how many times it’s viewed.

Burton’s characteristic quirkiness is evident throughout, with his iteration of Gotham City feeling every bit as darkly humorous as it is dangerous. It’s a light-hearted adaptation wreathed in gothic shadow, with a heavy touch of levity thrown in to prevent any sense of self-seriousness. The resulting movie is one that has done better than stand the test of time; Batman has proven to be difficult to top time and again in terms of general popularity, not least because it doesn’t grow old.

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Release Date

June 23, 1989

Runtime

126 Minutes

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    Michael Keaton

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    Jack Nicholson

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Captain Marvel (2019)

The 1990s MCU Prequel Is A Thematically Powerful Film

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Sitting at an interesting place in the MCU’s movie timeline, 2019’s Captain Marvel might not be the franchise’s most popular movie, but it is one that I have yet to grow tired of. As well as being a personal MCU favorite, the film established one of the franchise’s most interesting and powerful heroes, all while balancing a sci-fi prequel with an origin story. This isn’t what makes Captain Marvel so endlessly enjoyable for me, however.

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Though many MCU movies explore interesting narrative themes, Captain Marvel remains, for me, the most impactful. Her story involved breaking free of the conditioning that restrained her to unlock her true potential, identifying that her supposed friend and mentor was, in fact, her enemy. Considering the emotional weight of the movie’s narrative alongside its entertaining action set pieces and the novelty of its prequel status, Captain Marvel is one of the most consistently enjoyable MCU movies.

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Captain Marvel

PG-13

Superhero

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Release Date

March 6, 2019

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Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

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    Brie Larson

  • Samuel L. Jackson headshot

    Samuel L. Jackson

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    Jude Law

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    Clark Gregg

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Mystery Men (1999)

The ’90s Superhero Satire Remains A Firm Favorite

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Mystery Men is one of those cult movies that is regularly overlooked as an entry into the superhero genre. This is almost certainly due to its nature: as a late ‘90s satire of a genre that had yet to reach its heyday, Mystery Men was undeniably made too soon. Even so, its stellar comedic cast speaks for itself, and it remains a superhero movie that I can rewatch without growing bored.

The whole premise of a team of heroes with seemingly useless abilities is one that has since been borrowed by other movies and TV shows, but Mystery Men arguably does it best. Featuring a who’s-who of ‘90s comedy talents, the movie offers a cuttingly satiric look at the superhero genre. To have achieved this so robustly even before superhero movies broke into the mainstream should afford Mystery Men more respect, but it still remains a personal favorite nonetheless.

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Mystery Men

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Comedy

Release Date

August 6, 1999

Runtime

121 Minutes

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    Ben Stiller

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    Janeane Garofalo

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    William H. Macy

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Spider-Man (2002)

The First Of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy Was A Perfect Superhero Blockbuster

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Though it might not be considered the best of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies, the first film in the trilogy is still the one that I personally could rewatch hundreds of times without growing tired of. The 2002 film served as an adaptation of the eponymous hero’s origin story, following awkward teen Peter Parker as he becomes Spider-Man and learns the true weight of his responsibilities as a hero. As well as spawning two sequels, the movie remains a firm personal favorite.

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Nostalgia undeniably plays a part, but Spider-Man‘s importance runs far deeper. As one of the first major box office successes in the superhero genre, it helped pave the way for the likes of the MCU years later. Considering the quality of the adaptation and the movie’s status as an instant classic, 2002’s Spider-Man is another movie that I can never grow tired of.

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May 3, 2002

Runtime

121 Minutes

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    Tobey Maguire

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Logan (2017)

Logan’s Emotional Story Still Hits Hard

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Widely hailed as the best movie in Fox’s X-Men movie franchise, 2017’s Logan is often considered one of the most emotionally powerful superhero movies of all time. A loose adaptation of Marvel Comics’ Old Man Logan storyline, the film follows an older iteration of the hero living in a dystopian future in which mutants are on the brink of extinction. Discovering that he has a daughter, Logan sets out to protect her despite his powers beginning to fail him.

Logan’s premise alone seems to indicate its potential, but the brutal violence and heartfelt emotion it taps into is unrivalled in the superhero genre. Once tipped as Hugh Jackman’s farewell to his most iconic role, Logan hits all the right notes for a classic story of redemption, establishing a gut-wrenching but touching legacy for the beloved hero. Even after Jackman’s return in Deadpool & Wolverine, Logan remains an endlessly rewatchable piece of superhero cinema.

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March 3, 2017

Runtime

137 Minutes

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    Hugh Jackman

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The Dark Knight (2008)

Everything About The Dark Knight Is Still Exceptional

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Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy is often considered one of the best franchises in superhero genre, with 2008’s The Dark Knight cited as one of the greatest movies ever made. It’s fair to say that this reputation is thoroughly deserved as well, not just from the perspective of Batman fans, but also for those who appreciate Nolan’s exceptional and innovative vision for the movie. With Christian Bale starring alongside Heath Ledger’s now-iconic Joker, The Dark Knight is one of the most memorable movies of all time.

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The Dark Knight’s story is both brutal and emotional in turn, with heartbreaking scenes as well as spectacular action set pieces that are a testament to Nolan’s ability as a filmmaker. A well-written, well-acted, and all-round well-made movie, The Dark Knight is as thrilling as it is poignant, serving as an interesting examination of Batman’s world and the pysche of his most iconic nemesis. As such, no matter how many times I revisit The Dark Knight, I love it every bit as much as I did on the first viewing.

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The Dark Knight

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Thriller

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9.7/10

Release Date

July 18, 2008

Runtime

152 Minutes

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    Christian Bale

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    Heath Ledger

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Dredd (2012)

Dredd Adapts The Iconic Character In A Way That May Never Be Replicated

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As a long-standing fan of 2000 AD, 2012’s Dredd was a big deal for me, especially after the ill-fated adaptation of the ‘90s single-handedly removed the character from consideration for another live-action project for more than a decade. With Karl Urban as the titular Judge, Dredd saw its heroes fighting their way through a hostile block in Mega-City One in order to take down a violent kingpin. It’s not the film’s story that makes it such a consistently enjoyable movie for me, though.

Dredd so brilliantly captures the spirit of the character, translating him perfectly into live-action. Such a distinct setting and mythos once seemed impossible to recreate on film, but Dredd was able to do so in the most spectacular and violent way imaginable. Combining the action of The Raid with the gritty sci-fi of Blade Runner, Dredd remains one of the most underrated comic book movies ever made, and one that I will simply never get tired of rewatching.

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7.9/10

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September 21, 2012

Runtime

95 minutes

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The Avengers (2012)

The MCU’s First Team-Up Is One Of Its Finest Movies

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The MCU has long served as a shining example of the potential of the superhero genre, adapting the characters of Marvel Comics into an expansive shared universe. Phase 1 of the franchise saw the release of The Avengers in 2012, its first team-up movie and, at the time, one of the most ambitious cinematic releases of all time. The resulting movie was more than just a success; it was groundbreaking in multiple ways and made for some of the most triumphant movie moments of all time.

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The Avengers is another movie that never gets old, because the impact of seeing Marvel’s cinematic heroes come together for the first time is still strong. The way that The Avengers organically balanced its characters and established their on-screen chemistry was exceptional, and remains one of the film’s most entertaining aspects. With that under consideration, it’s one of those superhero movies of the MCU, the DCU, and beyond that I will never stop rewatching.

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8.9/10

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May 4, 2012

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143 minutes

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    Chris Evans

    Steve Rogers / Captain America

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    Robert Downey Jr.

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