The Best New Superhero Movies Of The Last Few Years

Superhero movies have changed a lot recently, offering everything from epic, universe-spanning stories to more personal, realistic character explorations. Whether it’s the huge world of Marvel or the gritty streets of Gotham, filmmakers are constantly finding new ways to tell these stories. Both live-action and animated films have become incredibly popular with audiences around the world, and this collection showcases the most important and influential releases that have shaped the modern superhero genre.

‘Green Lantern: Beware My Power’ (2022)

John Stewart, a former Marine sniper, unexpectedly receives a powerful ring that thrusts him into a vast galactic mystery. He teams up with Green Arrow and Hawkgirl to investigate a growing conflict between the worlds of Rann and Thanagar. The story follows Stewart as he learns to use his new abilities and discovers what happened to the Green Lantern Corps. This animated film is part of a larger connected universe and explores ideas about responsibility and what it means to be a leader.

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ (2023)

In this action-packed adventure, Scott Lang and his family are unexpectedly transported to the Quantum Realm, a strange world filled with tiny civilizations. There, they clash with Kang the Conqueror, a formidable villain determined to break free and control all realities. The story also highlights the emergence of Scott’s daughter, Cassie, as a new hero and reveals details about Janet van Dyne’s past experiences in this hidden universe. This film kicks off the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and features groundbreaking visual effects created with Volume technology.

‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ (2023)

Billy Batson and his foster family are back to save the world, this time from the Daughters of Atlas, ancient goddesses who want to steal back their magical powers. They arrive with a fearsome dragon and other mythical beasts, all targeting the Staff of the Gods. As Billy learns to be a leader, the family juggles being teenagers with the demands of being superheroes. The movie builds on the DC character’s rich mythology while keeping the fun, lighthearted humor of the first film.

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (2022)

Thor tries to enjoy his retirement, but his peace is shattered when Gorr the God Butcher begins hunting down and killing gods across the galaxy. To defeat this dangerous enemy, Thor teams up with Valkyrie, Korg, and a surprising ally – his former girlfriend, Jane Foster, who has somehow gained the power of Thor. Together, they journey to incredible places like Omnipotence City and the Shadow Realm to prevent Gorr from destroying all the gods. The film is directed by Taika Waititi and mixes humor, romance, and epic space battles.

‘Justice League: Warworld’ (2023)

Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman wake up on a harsh planet called Warworld with no memory of who they are. They’re thrown into a series of dangerous, simulated worlds – like a Wild West town and a gritty detective story – and forced to fight for survival. As they battle, they discover they’re being controlled by the villain Mongul and must remember their true selves to escape a deadly arena. This animated movie showcases the strength of these iconic heroes in a visually striking and violent setting.

‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ (2023)

Arthur Curry, also known as Aquaman, is juggling life as both the King of Atlantis and a new dad when his enemy, Black Manta, returns. Driven by a desire for revenge, Black Manta now possesses a powerful, ancient weapon and unleashes a dangerous force. To save Atlantis, Arthur must team up with his estranged brother, Orm, who is currently imprisoned. This movie marked the end of the original DC Extended Universe film series.

‘Legion of Super-Heroes’ (2023)

In this animated film, Supergirl journeys to the 31st century to train at the Legion Academy, where she meets a new team of heroes, including Brainiac 5. As she adjusts to life in the future, she discovers a secret plan by a dangerous group called the Dark Circle to steal a powerful weapon hidden within the Academy. The story centers on Kara Zor-El’s personal growth and the bonds she forms with her new classmates, and it’s an important part of the larger Tomorrowverse animated series.

‘Black Adam’ (2022)

After being trapped for almost 5,000 years, the complex hero Teth-Adam, known as Black Adam, is released into today’s world in the nation of Kahndaq. His harsh methods of delivering justice quickly get the attention of the Justice Society of America, featuring heroes like Hawkman and Doctor Fate. They have to decide if they should stop him or team up with him to fight a powerful new demonic villain called Sabbac. The movie also marks the first live-action appearances of several important DC characters.

‘The Marvels’ (2023)

Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Monica Rambeau discover their powers, which are all based on light, are mysteriously linked. Whenever they use their abilities, they end up switching places! To save a planet and stop a Kree rebel from exploiting its resources to help her own failing world, they need to learn to work together. The story focuses on how these three heroes deal with their connected powers and complicated pasts. This movie continues the story from ‘Captain Marvel’ and builds on events from several Disney+ shows.

‘Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham’ (2023)

This animated movie offers a fresh take on Batman, placing him in a 1920s world inspired by the eerie stories of H.P. Lovecraft. When Bruce Wayne unintentionally unleashes an ancient, supernatural force, he’s forced to battle demons that could destroy Gotham City. The film features unique, occult-themed versions of well-known characters such as Green Arrow, Ra’s al Ghul, and Etrigan the Demon, and is adapted from the popular comic book series by Mike Mignola.

‘Blue Beetle’ (2023)

Jaime Reyes, a recent college grad, suddenly finds an alien artifact called the Scarab. This device attaches to him, giving him a powerful suit of armor and unpredictable abilities. He now has to defend his family and the world from Victoria Kord, a CEO who wants to turn the Scarab’s technology into weapons. The movie is special for its celebration of Latino culture and highlights the strong connection between family and becoming a hero.

‘Eternals’ (2021)

For thousands of years, a secret group of immortal beings has lived among humans on Earth. After the battle of ‘Avengers: Endgame’, a devastating event forces them to reveal themselves and band together to fight the Deviants, their long-standing enemies. The film explores their history across centuries, explaining why they originally came to Earth – a mission set in motion by the powerful Celestials. Director Chloé Zhao created a unique visual style by filming on location and using natural lighting.

‘Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two’ (2024)

A devastating crisis is unfolding across the multiverse as the Anti-Monitor causes widespread destruction, endangering all realities. Heroes from different Earths are joining forces to prevent the complete annihilation of existence. This chapter delves deeper into the Monitor’s enigmatic plans and the difficult choices heroes must make to save what’s left of the universes. The film brings together a huge roster of characters spanning the history of DC animated movies.

‘Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One’ (2024)

An unstoppable wave of antimatter is destroying planets, and The Monitor is assembling heroes from different universes to fight back. Barry Allen, also known as The Flash, is desperately searching for a way to stop it, traveling through time and witnessing the devastation of countless Earths. The heroes set up a headquarters on a satellite to plan their defense against this hidden danger. This movie marks the start of the final chapter for the animated films in the Tomorrowverse series.

‘Justice Society: World War II’ (2021)

Okay, so in this movie, The Flash messes with time travel – naturally – and ends up smack-dab in the middle of World War II. It’s wild! He meets the Justice Society – think classic heroes like Wonder Woman leading the charge – who are fighting alongside the Allies. The plot? A seriously dangerous Nazi scheme involving some spooky artifacts and, get this, an attempt to unleash an Atlantean invasion! It’s not just action, though; the film really digs into what it means to be a hero and how the idea of the Justice League first started, all while being set against this really cool historical backdrop.

‘The Flash’ (2023)

In the movie, Barry Allen, also known as The Flash, travels back in time hoping to save his mother. However, this changes the future in unexpected ways, creating a world where people with superpowers don’t exist. To fix things and stop the villain General Zod from invading, Barry has to work with a younger Flash, an older Batman, and a powerful alien prisoner. Throughout his journey, Barry learns about the dangers of altering the past and accepts that some things cannot be changed. The film also includes surprise appearances from characters in other DC movies.

‘Black Widow’ (2021)

As a huge Marvel fan, I was really drawn into Black Widow because it finally delves into Natasha Romanoff’s complicated past. The story sees her facing the consequences of her actions as a spy, and a dangerous conspiracy from her time in the Red Room resurfaces. She’s hunted by a relentless enemy, forcing her to confront the relationships she damaged along the way. What I loved most was seeing her reconnect with her found family – Yelena, Red Guardian, and others – as they all work together to finally destroy the Red Room once and for all. Plus, it was exciting because it kicked off Phase Four of the MCU in theaters!

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (2022)

Following the death of King T’Challa, Wakanda’s leaders struggle to safeguard their country from outside interference. Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, and Okoye face a new challenge from Talokan, a secret underwater nation ruled by Namor. This conflict pushes Shuri to accept her role and determine Wakanda’s future. The film honors the legacy of Chadwick Boseman while broadening the scope of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ (2022)

Doctor Strange joins forces with America Chavez, a young woman who can open portals to different universes. They’re pursued by Wanda Maximoff, who is using dark magic from an ancient book in hopes of reuniting with her children. Their adventure takes them through strange and unexpected realities, where they meet other versions of heroes they know. The film, directed by Sam Raimi, blends superhero action with scary horror elements.

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ (2022)

Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are the best of friends, sharing superpowers and working together to fight crime in Metropolis. When Superman and the Justice League are captured by Lex Luthor and a surprisingly powerful guinea pig, Krypto needs to team up with a group of ordinary shelter animals. He must help them learn to control their own unique abilities so they can go on a daring rescue mission to save Earth’s heroes. This fun, animated movie offers a humorous take on the superhero world, told from the point of view of animals.

‘Werewolf by Night’ (2022)

After the death of their leader, a group of monster hunters secretly meets at the ominous Bloodstone Temple. During a grim memorial, they find themselves caught in a dangerous competition for a powerful artifact. Jack Russell must carefully move through the temple’s complex layout while concealing a terrifying secret. This special presentation, filmed mostly in black and white, is heavily influenced by the classic horror films of the 1930s.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ (2023)

Four turtle brothers, raised in the sewers of New York City, try to become accepted as regular teens by performing heroic deeds. They team up with their friend April O’Neil to fight a strange criminal organization, but quickly face a larger threat: an army of fellow mutants. The movie centers on the brothers’ relationships with each other as they strive to establish their own identities, separate from their father, Splinter. Critics especially loved the film’s unique, hand-drawn animation and its lively, energetic feel.

‘The Suicide Squad’ (2021)

The government dispatches a team of notorious supervillains to the dangerous island of Corto Maltese, which is controlled by enemies, on a mission to eliminate a threat. Equipped with advanced technology, they navigate a perilous jungle to destroy a laboratory housing a massive alien starfish. Throughout the operation, Amanda Waller closely monitors the team, prepared to activate explosive implants in their heads if they disobey orders. This movie also marked the first live-action appearances of characters like Peacemaker and King Shark.

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ (2021)

Shang-Chi’s peaceful life is disrupted when he’s pulled back into the world of the Ten Rings, a shadowy organization run by his father, Wenwu. He must face his past and team up with his sister to prevent a dangerous, ancient power from rising. Their quest takes them to the secluded village of Ta Lo, where Shang-Chi unlocks his full potential. The movie is celebrated for its stunning martial arts sequences and its blend of Chinese legends.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ (2024)

Okay, so as a huge Marvel fan, I was completely blown away by this! Basically, Wade Wilson – you know, Deadpool – gets yanked into a crazy adventure by the Time Variance Authority. Turns out, his whole reality is on the line, and he needs to team up with a version of Logan, Wolverine, from another universe. They’re on a mission to stop this seriously dangerous threat in this place called the Void, which is basically a dumping ground for forgotten characters from old movies. The whole thing culminates in a showdown with Cassandra Nova, and honestly? It was epic. The best part is, this movie officially brings Deadpool and Wolverine into the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is something fans have been waiting for forever!

‘The Batman’ (2022)

As a huge Batman fan, I was completely hooked by this story. It’s set during Bruce Wayne’s second year as a crime fighter, and he’s facing a really clever serial killer who’s specifically going after the most corrupt people in Gotham. What I loved was seeing Batman really detective – following these intricate clues and getting pulled deep into the city’s criminal underbelly. He crosses paths with some familiar faces – Catwoman, the Penguin, Falcone – and the case starts to unravel some seriously shocking secrets about his own family and the history of Gotham itself. Visually, it’s stunning – very dark and moody, like a classic noir film. And they really grounded everything, making his gadgets and fighting style feel realistic and brutal, which I really appreciated.

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ (2021)

After Superman’s death, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince team up to find other individuals with extraordinary abilities. They need to overcome their own struggles and work together to stop Steppenwolf, DeSaad, and Darkseid from obtaining three powerful artifacts called Mother Boxes. The extended four-hour version of the film shows the full story Zack Snyder intended, including detailed backgrounds for characters like Cyborg and The Flash, and brings a satisfying conclusion to the storyline that began in earlier films.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (2023)

When Rocket is targeted by the powerful Adam Warlock, the Guardians of the Galaxy must risk everything to save him. Their rescue mission leads them to a confrontation with the High Evolutionary, a scientist who cruelly experiments with genetics in his quest to build a perfect society. Throughout the adventure, Peter Quill grapples with losing Gamora, and the team questions what their future holds. The movie strongly emphasizes the importance of animal rights and brings a conclusive end to the story of this original Guardians team.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (2021)

When Peter Parker’s secret as Spider-Man is exposed, he asks Doctor Strange to help people forget he’s the hero. However, the spell backfires, tearing open the multiverse and pulling in villains from alternate realities who have battled Spider-Man before. Peter then has to figure out how to send these villains back to their own worlds, all while grappling with the difficult consequences of what that might mean for them. The movie notably brought back several actors from past ‘Spider-Man’ films, creating a unique and memorable crossover event.

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023)

As a huge Spider-Man fan, I was completely blown away by the latest film! It brings Miles Morales back together with Gwen Stacy, and things quickly go wild as they’re thrown into the Multiverse. He meets this incredible team called the Spider-Society – basically, Spider-People from all different universes dedicated to protecting reality itself. But Miles clashes with their leader, Miguel O’Hara, over how to deal with a new villain called the Spot, and this whole idea of ‘canon events’ – things that have to happen. It really puts Miles in a tough spot, forcing him to decide between saving his loved ones and keeping the entire multiverse from falling apart. What’s really cool is how the animators used totally different styles for each dimension they visited – it made every world feel unique and vibrant!

Please share which of these recent superhero adventures was your favorite in the comments.

2026-02-08 19:48