Ever since the launch of Iron Man back in 2008, Marvel Studios and the Marvel Universe have been a prominent focus of cinema.
Currently, a total of 27 films and numerous TV series have told the stories of dozens of superheroes and those close to them. It’s estimated that the MCU has brought in more than $23 billion worldwide, making it one of the biggest movie franchises of all time – and it is only getting bigger.
Fans have theorised, argued, and celebrated about the stories of their beloved superheroes, based on characters from the original Marvel comicbooks.
With all their success, some of the MCU films have gone down better than others when it comes to fan reactions. Here is every single one of the 31 movies, ranked in order of popularity according to Rotten Tomatoes scores which are based on professional critic reviews.
Warning: spoilers for almost all Marvel films inside, including the recent additions such as Ant-Man 3.
9. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
One of the most recent additions to the MCU, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings starred Simu Liu as the first Asian superhero in the MCU. Scoring 91%, the movie has been applauded for its stunning visual effects as it explores elements of Chinese mythology against the superhero backdrop. Photo: Walt Disney Studios/Moviestore/Shutterstock
10. Spider-Man: Far From Home
Another film that stays with the teen drama theme of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films, Spider-Man: Far From Home scored 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and sees Peter Parker grapple with the implications of a world without his mentor, Tony Stark. Photo: Jay Maidment
11. Captain America: Civil War
Officially a Captain America movie, Civil War felt more like an Avengers film than a solo one. Scoring 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, Chris Evans’ third Captain America film sees Steve and Tony grapple with the ethical implications of what the Avengers do in the name of saving people. Photo: Disney
12. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Also scoring 90%, the second movie in Chris Evans’ trilogy re-introduces Sebastian Stan’s Bucky into the MCU and sees Steve Rogers starting down a path that will see him breaking the rules, disobeying orders, and - heaven forbid - growing a beard. Photo: Disney / Marvel