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.
13. Doctor Strange
At 89%, Doctor Strange introduced another New York-based superhero to the franchise: Dr Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch. With his second solo film just around the corner, Doctor Strange laid the groundwork for the complex character we know now amidst mind-bending visuals. Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
14. Ant-Man and the Wasp
Only in the MCU do sequels regularly outrank their forerunners, with Ant-Man and the Wasp scoring 87%. Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly bring a lighter note to the MCU, while also paving the way for the Avengers to save half of the universe with their foray into the Quantum Realm. Photo: Disney / Marvel
15. Avengers: Infinity War
The first part of the finale of the Infinity Saga, Avengers: Infinity War left fans shocked when a large proportion of our favourite superheroes and losing to a villain for the first time. At 85%, it legs behind Endgame but still fulfilled many of its high-flying ambitions. Photo: Disney / Marvel
16. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
At 85%, Guardians of the Galaxy might be lagging behind its predecessor, but was still received well for its humour and visuals by fans and critics alike. The movie also tackled some tricky family bonds that would come into play later in the franchise. Photo: Disney / Marvel