49. "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" (2023)Paul Rudd and Kathryn Newton in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:The best part of "Quantumania," the third installment in the Paul Rudd-led "Ant-Man" series, was Jonathan Majors' introduction as the MCU's next big bad, Kang, audiences and critics agreed although, Majors' time in the MCU was short-lived as a result of his recent legal troubles.While critics had a tougher time with the miniature film, the audience score of 81% shows that fans had a good time with Scott, Hope, Hank, Janet, and Cassie down in the Quantum Realm."The general color-drenched too-muchness of it all might be tolerable if the plot wasn't such a by-the-numbers slog, alternating hyperkinetic action sequences with draggy recitations of exposition," wrote Decider's John Serba.48. "Eternals" (2021)Angelina Jolie in "Eternals." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:"Eternals," directed by Oscar winner Chlo Zhao, attempted to introduce an entirely new team of superheroes, an alien race called the Eternals, to the MCU, and followed them from prehistoric times all the way through present day. Your mileage may vary on how successful she was but "Eternals"didintroduce Harry Styles to the MCU, so there's that."Zhao ultimately robs the artist's comic of its sweep by constantly turning a space opera into a repetitive character drama,"wrote Ed Gonzalez for Slant Magazine.47. "Captain America: Brave New World" (2025)Anthony Mackie in "Captain America: Brave New World." Eli Ad/Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:"Brave New World" sees Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) officially take over for Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) as Captain America on the big screen, while his old friend Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez) is the new Falcon.Sam must go up against President Thunderbolt Ross with Harrison Ford taking over for William Hurt, who died in 2022 who has somehow turned into, you guessed it, Red Hulk."Though it ties together threads from the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole, 'Brave New World' is neither particularly good or bad. It's just another Marvel movie," wrote Dylan Roth for the Observer.46. "Secret Invasion" (2023)Emilia Clarke in "Secret Invasion." Gareth Gatrell/Marvel Rotten Tomatoes score: 53%"Secret Invasion" continues the story of the Skrulls, a few decades after we last saw them in "Captain Marvel," as they search for a new planet with the help of Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson.But not even the all-star cast of Jackson, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Don Cheadle, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, and more could save this show from getting torn apart by critics."If a series about Nick Fury doesn't feel urgent or crucial, then the MCU is losing the battle for our attention," wrote Melanie McFarland for Salon.45. "The Marvels" (2023)Brie Larson in "The Marvels." Laura Radford/Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:"The Marvels," the long-awaited follow-up to 2019's "Captain Marvel," sees Brie Larson's Carol Danvers team up with Monica Rambeau, aka Photon (Teyonah Parris), and Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel (Imani Vellani) to take down a new threat."It might not have the overwhelming impact of an 'Endgame' or even a 'Guardians 3,' but this is the MCU back on fast, funny form," wrote Empire Magazine's Helen O'Hara.44. "Thor: Love and Thunder" (2022)Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: Love and Thunder." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:The follow-up to smash hit "Thor: Ragnarok" and the first-ever fourth solo film for an MCU hero didn't live up to expectations, at least according to critics. But we did get to see Natalie Portman return to the MCU as her version of the Mighty Thor, a couple of screaming goats, and a jaw-dropping post-credits cameo."Though Chris Hemsworth, as usual, has a lot of fun in the title role, the film around him too often strains to provide excitement and laughs," wrote Wall Street Journal's Kyle Smith.43. "Thor: The Dark World" (2013)Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: The Dark World." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:"Thor: The Dark World" the 2013 sequel to the 2011 film stars Chris Hemsworth as the titular Norse god, Tom Hiddleston as his mischievous brother Loki, and Natalie Portman as Thor's Earth-bound love interest Jane Foster. It wasn't as well-received as its predecessor, but it has its defenders. And now, it's been ranked better than "Love and Thunder.""This feels like a really, really, expensive episode of 'Doctor Who.' In a good way,"wrote Larushka Ivan-Zadeh for Metro.42. "The Incredible Hulk" (2008)Edward Norton in "The Incredible Hulk." Universal Pictures Rotten Tomatoes score:Edward Norton took over from Eric Bana for "The Incredible Hulk," which was plagued with rumors of behind-the-scenes drama, reported by Collider, including that Norton rewrote much of the movie while it was shooting, and that there were many clashes between Norton, director Louis Leterrier, and Marvel Studios.Those dueling visions led to a moderately received comic-book film."The climax is a bit of a yawn, but most of what precedes it is vigorous and sharp,"wrote Tom Charity of CNN.41. "Echo" (2024)Alaqua Cox in "Echo." Disney+ Rotten Tomatoes score:"Echo" is a five-episode series following Maya Lopez, aka Echo, a character first introduced in "Hawkeye." After the events of "Hawkeye," when she learned that her adoptive father, Wilson Fisk, was responsible for the death of her real father, Maya returns home to her small town in Oklahoma to reckon with her mysterious past."'Echo' resists pandering in its celebration of female, Indigenous, and disabled identities, keeping it all rooted in character moments that are organic and well earned," wrote Jen Chaney for Vulture.40. "Iron Man 2" (2010)"Iron Man 2." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:In retrospect, "Iron Man 2" had an impossible job: to build upon what is still regarded as one of the finest superhero films of all time. Perhaps that's why critics weren't too kind to "Iron Man 2," which focused on Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, being rude to everyone around him while covering up his own impending death. Oh, and Mickey Rourke is there playing Whiplash, a Russian villain who loves his bird."Casting the likes of Downey and Rourke and then imprisoning them in jointed refrigerators is resource-squandering of the highest order,"wrote Dana Stevens for Slate.39. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" (2022)Benedict Cumberbatch in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:Afterthe events of the Disney+ miniseries "WandaVision,"Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff has been taken over by the dark forces of the Scarlet Witch, putting her on a collision course with Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Stephen Strange as he works to protect a new teenaged friend, America Chavez (played by Xochitl Gomez), from Wanda's plans."It might be Marvel's multiverse, but 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' is [director Sam] Raimi's plaything. And we wouldn't want it any other way,"wrote Kristy Puchko for Mashable.38. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015)"Avengers: Age of Ultron." Disney The Avengers team up once again in "Age of Ultron" to take down the nihilistic AI known as Ultron, designed as a "suit of armor around the world" by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner, aka Iron Man and the Hulk, who is hell-bent on destroying the planet at all costs."The sharp, interpersonal dramedy that made the first movie such a delight is again present in flashes, but not infrequently it is drowned out by the noisy, inevitable need to Save the World," wrote Christopher Orr for The Atlantic.37. "Thor" (2011)Chris Hemsworth in "Thor." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:77%Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston were both nearly unknowns when they were cast as Norse gods Thor and Loki and this movie catapulted them both to the A-list almost immediately.Both Hemsworth and Hiddleston were still involved with the MCU through 2023, with Hemsworth's Thor getting a fourth solo film (a first for the MCU) and Hiddleston's Loki getting a second season of his Disney+ series (also a first for the MCU). Seeing their chemistry as brothers in this first film explains why. But in 2025, their future remains to be seen."The new Marvel Comics movie 'Thor,' directed by Kenneth Branagh, is equal parts trippy, tacky, and monumental, the blend surprisingly agreeable, a happy change from all those aggressively down-to-earth superhero flicks like 'Iron Man,'"wrote David Edelstein for Vulture.36. "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024)Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Jay Maidment/20th Century/Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:After the 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, the X-Men are now finally able to become part of the MCU and the very first X-Men story brought into the universe brings Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine back to the big screen. This time, he teams up with Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, also known as the Merc with a Mouth.The two go on a rambunctious cameo-filled ride throughout the multiverse to try and save Deadpool's friends from total destruction."'Deadpool & Wolverine' is the ultimate love letter to Marvel fans: The cameos and references are aplenty and brilliant, the source material is treated with respect and, best of all, it's pure, unadulterated fun," wrote The Seattle Times' Dominic Baez.32 (tie). "Iron Man 3" (2013)Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man 3." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Rotten Tomatoes score:"Iron Man 3" focuses on Tony Stark dealing with his PTSD after the events of "Avengers" aka his near-death experience flying a nuclear bomb through a wormhole in space. But the big twist of this movie, the bait-and-switch identity of the Mandarin, played by Ben Kingsley, remains this movie's biggest legacy."A thrilling film and a somewhat satisfying conclusion to the 'Iron Man' trilogy,"wrote Nicols Delgadillo for Discussing Film.32 (tie). "Captain Marvel" (2019)Brie Larson, Ben Mendelsohn, Samuel L. Jackson, and Lashana Lynch in "Captain Marvel." Disney/Marvel Rotten Tomatoes score:79%Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a former US Air Force pilot who is exposed to a blast of cosmic energy in the '90s, experiences memory loss, and is taken in by an alien race called the Kree. As Carol tries to remember her past, she's introduced to a young(er) S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, a digitally de-aged Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury."The main strength is a core of female friendship: Carol Danvers is the only Marvel hero you could imagine getting hammered and belting out songs by No Doubt,"wrote The Observer's Wendy Ide.32 (tie). "Black Widow" (2021)Florence Pugh and Scarlett Johansson in "Black Widow." Marvel/Disney Rotten Tomatoes score:Set between the events of "Captain America: Civil War" and "Avengers: Infinity War," and exactly a decade after her introduction as Natasha Romanoff in "Iron Man 2," Scarlett Johansson finally starred in her own solo film with "Black Widow."The film also introduced actors Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Rachel Weisz to the MCU, all three of whom we'd love to see again in the future and, in the case of Pugh and Harbour, we'll see them in "Thunderbolts.""In all the ways that matter to an MCU fan, 'Black Widow' the film meets or exceeds all expectations. It is a killer action flick, and a unique viewing experience... in that I loved it, and the fact that I loved it also makes me livid,"wrote Salon's Melanie McFarland.32 (tie). "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" (2022)Tatiana Maslany in "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:Uncanny valley visual effects aside, "She-Hulk" was simply a lot of fun, led by the talented Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters, cousin of Bruce Banner (aka the Hulk), gifted lawyer, and reluctant superhero.Plus, fans got to see the official reintroduction of Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock, or Daredevil, into the MCU. Can't wait for "Born Again" this year."'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law' was a massive success. It had a little bit of a bobble on the dismount, but it stuck the landing all the same. Here's hoping we see way more of Jennifer Walters in the MCU to come," wrote IGN's Amelia Emberwing.31. "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011)Chris Evans in "Captain America: The First Avenger." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:Simply put, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, is the role that Chris Evans was born to play. Audiences see Evans first as a digitally altered scrawny kid from 1940s Brooklyn who, against all odds, is chosen to receive a "super soldier serum" and become Captain America due to his pure heart. With anyone else, it'd be unbearably cheesy, but Evans sells it."No clever messages here, just bang-on romance and action, with another fresh twist on 20th-century history woven in for the kids to dive into after the credits have rolled,"wrote Ed Gibbs for The Sydney Morning Herald.30. "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" (2023)Chris Pratt in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:"Vol. 3's" 82% score makes it the lowest-rated "Guardians" movie, though it has a high 94% audience score.The film serves as a swan song for this version of the Guardians, comprised of Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (Bradley Cooper), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Groot (Vin Diesel), Gamora (Zoe Saldaa), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), and Kraglin (Sean Gunn), as well as director James Gunn in the MCU.He's now co-running DC Studios and will direct a Superman movie this year.Richard Roeper called the film "a funny, big-hearted adventure" in the Chicago-Sun Times.29. "Ant-Man" (2015)Paul Rudd in "Ant-Man." Marvel Rotten Tomatoes score:Rudd plays Scott Lang, a white-collar criminal who is enlisted to take on the mantle of Ant-Man, a shrinking superhero who used to be Michael Douglas' Hank Pym. But, as Pym is too old to suit up, he and his daughter Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) teach Lang how to control ants, shrink and grow at will, and how to break into Pym's lab to take down Darren Cross (Corey Stoll)."Paul Rudd stars in a formulaic but consistently entertaining and likable Marvel summer blockbuster,"wrote NME's Nick Levine.27 (tie). "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" (2022)Letitia Wright in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Marvel Studios Rotten Tomatoes score:After the tragic (and unexpected) death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020, the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel was rewritten to be a story of grief and mourning, while also setting up the future of Wakanda in the MCU for years to come.Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, and Angela Bassett all put in stellar performances, with the latter receiving an Oscar nomination, while Tenoch Huerta introduced viewers to the underwater king Namor with a bang."A thoughtful and mature exploration of communal grief in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is a fitting tribute to the legacy of Chadwick Boseman," wrote Chicago Reader's Sheri Flanders.27 (tie). "Agatha All Along" (2024)Kathryn Hahn in "Agatha All Along." Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios/Disney+ Rotten Tomatoes score:"Agatha All Along" is a spin-off of one of the most successful Marvel Disney+ shows, "WandaVision." Now, the spotlight is on Agatha Harkness, a formerly powerful witch whose powers were stripped and memories stolen by Wanda.But you can't keep a good witch down in this show, she teams up with an all-star cast (Patti LuPone, Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata) to get her magic back at any cost."A charming concoction of snappy humor, strong performances, and enchanting nostalgia that makes for perfect pre-Halloween viewing. Kathryn Hahn's sheer magnetism alone will have you spellbound," wroteEmpire Magazine'sSophie Butcher.