Jul 26, 2024
By: Prerna Tyagi
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a media franchise and shared universe centred on a series of superhero films, based on characters that appear in Marvel Comics.
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As we gear up for the much awaited Deadpool vs Wolverine, let’s take a look at ten of the highest-rated MCU films, based on their scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%Ground-breaking for its cultural representation, this Chadwick Boseman starrer was the first superhero film to receive the Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%Avengers: Endgame sent the internet into a frenzy before and at the time of its release. The build-up to this film was crazy, and the end product was so worth it!
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%Iron Man was the first film of the MCU and commenced its first phase. With Robert Downey Jr. portraying the eponymous character, Iron Man remains one of MCU’s most loved films to date!
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%Towards the end of 2021, the internet was filled with No Way Home spoilers, and everyone did their best to dodge them. No Way Home was fan-servicing at its best, and a masterstroke at evoking nostalgia amongst the audiences by uniting their beloved Spidermen in one movie.
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%Thor Ragnarok was the third film in the Thor series. Directed by Taika Waititi, Ragnarok was the ninth-highest grossing film of 2017.
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%Tom Holland portrayed one of the most loved superheroes of all time in this 2017 flick, and he didn’t disappoint!
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%GOTG was a gamble from Marvel, but it paid off and how! The film's unique tone and style, combined with its humour and beloved soundtrack, helped it become a fan favourite and expanded the cosmic side of the MCU.
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%Starring Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, the film received a nod from the critics, as well as the audience. It was praised for its exploration and representation of Asian culture which differentiated the film from the rest of the MCU
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%Spider-Man: Far From Home was the second instalment of MCU’s Spider-Man series starring Tom Holland. The film expanded Peter Parker’s arc post the Endgame, while he navigates life as a teenager.
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%The Avengers features the first major crossover event in the MCU, after four years of teasing out the six main Avengers. It set a new standard for ensemble superhero films and was loved by people across the globe.
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