How many Marvel comic movies are there?
Marvel Comics has inspired a vast array of live-action films over the decades, spanning various studios and cinematic universes. From the cult classic Howard the Duck in 1986 to the expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) of today, the Marvel brand has become a cornerstone of superhero cinema.
We take a deep dive to see how many Marvel comic movies are there.
Early Marvel Films (1986–1997)
Howard the Duck (1986)
A quirky comedy produced by Lucasfilm, featuring an anthropomorphic duck transported to Earth.
The Punisher (1989)
Starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle, this film portrays a vigilante’s war on crime.
Captain America (1990)
A direct-to-video release depicting Steve Rogers’ transformation into the iconic hero.
The Fantastic Four (1994, unreleased)
A low-budget adaptation produced by Roger Corman, never officially released.
Blade Trilogy (1998–2004)
Blade (1998)
Wesley Snipes stars as a half-vampire, half-human vampire hunter.
Blade II (2002)
Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Blade battles a new breed of vampires.
Blade: Trinity (2004)
Blade teams up with the Nightstalkers to face Dracula.
X-Men Series (2000–2020)
X-Men (2000)
Introduces mutants and the ideological clash between Professor X and Magneto.
X2: X-Men United (2003)
Mutants unite against a common enemy threatening their existence.
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
A cure for mutation causes conflict among mutants.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Explores Wolverine’s backstory and his relationship with Sabretooth.
X-Men: First Class (2011)
A prequel focusing on the early days of Professor X and Magneto.
The Wolverine (2013)
Wolverine travels to Japan, confronting his past.
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Combines original and new casts in a time-travel narrative.
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
Mutants face the ancient and powerful Apocalypse.
Logan (2017)
A gritty, R-rated farewell to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.
Dark Phoenix (2019)
Jean Grey’s transformation into the Phoenix threatens the X-Men.
The New Mutants (2020)
A horror-tinged spin-off featuring young mutants in a secret facility.
Spider-Man Films
Spider-Man (2002)
Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man and faces the Green Goblin.
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Peter returns as Spider-Man and battles Doctor Octopus while dealing with personal struggles.
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Introduces Venom and explores Peter’s darker side.
The Amazing Spider-Man Series (2012–2014)
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
A reboot with Andrew Garfield, focusing on Peter’s origin.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Spider-Man faces Electro and personal losses.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man (2016–2021)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man navigates high school and heroism.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Peter’s European trip is disrupted by Mysterio’s schemes.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Multiverse chaos ensues as past Spider-Man actors return.
Other Marvel Films
Daredevil (2003)
Ben Affleck portrays the blind lawyer turned vigilante.
Elektra (2005)
A spin-off focusing on the assassin Elektra Natchios.
Hulk (2003)
Ang Lee’s take on Bruce Banner’s transformation.
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Edward Norton stars in this MCU installment.
Fantastic Four (2005)
The superhero family gains powers after a cosmic accident.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
The team faces the cosmic entity Galactus.
Fantastic Four (2015)
A reboot with a younger cast, exploring the team’s origins.
Sony’s Spider-Man Universe
Venom (2018)
Tom Hardy stars as Eddie Brock, bonded with an alien symbiote.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
Venom faces off against the deadly Carnage.
Morbius (2022)
A biochemist becomes a vampire-like antihero.
Deadpool Series
Deadpool (2016)
Ryan Reynolds breaks the fourth wall as the merc with a mouth.
Deadpool 2 (2018)
Wade returns as the merc Deadpool and forms X-Force to protect a young mutant.
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Multiple variants of Wolverine battle with Deadpool as he travels across the multiverse
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – Phases 1–4 (2008–2022)
Iron Man (2008)
Tony Stark builds a suit of armor and becomes Iron Man.
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Stark faces new enemies and government pressure.
Thor (2011)
The Norse god is banished to Earth.
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Steve Rogers becomes a super-soldier during WWII and falls in love with Peggy
The Avengers (2012)
Earth’s mightiest heroes assemble to stop Loki.
Iron Man 3 (2013)
Stark deals with PTSD and a new terrorist threat.
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Thor battles dark elves threatening the universe.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Rogers uncovers a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
A group of misfits bands together to save the galaxy.
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
The Avengers face an AI threat of their own making.
Ant-Man (2015)
A thief becomes a hero with a shrinking suit.
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The Avengers split over government oversight.
Doctor Strange (2016)
A surgeon learns the mystic arts after a career-ending accident.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
The team delves into Peter Quill’s parentage.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor must prevent the destruction of Asgard.
Black Panther (2018)
T’Challa returns to Wakanda to take the throne.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
The Avengers confront Thanos’ quest for the Infinity Stones.
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Scott Lang teams up with Hope van Dyne.
Captain Marvel (2019)
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The Avengers attempt to undo the damage thanos created in Infinity War
Continued Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Films – Phases 4 to 6
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
The Avengers attempt to rebuild after Thanos as Peter Parker travels to Europe, where Mysterio manipulates his grief and responsibility as a rising Avenger.
Black Widow (2021)
Natasha Romanoff confronts the Red Room and her past, set between Civil War and Infinity War.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Shang-Chi must confront his father, the leader of the Ten Rings, and his own legacy as a martial artist and hero.
Eternals (2021)
A hidden race of ancient beings emerges to stop the monstrous Deviants and uncover their true purpose on Earth.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Peter Parker deals with a fractured multiverse, leading to the return of multiple villains and Spider-Men from alternate dimensions.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Strange and Wanda explore dangerous alternate realities, with Wanda descending into the Scarlet Witch’s full power and corruption.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Thor teams up with Jane Foster, now wielding Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor, to stop Gorr the God Butcher.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
The nation mourns T’Challa’s loss while facing threats from Namor and the underwater kingdom of Talokan.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Scott Lang, Hope, and their family venture into the Quantum Realm, encountering Kang the Conqueror, setting up the multiverse conflict.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Rocket’s past comes back to haunt the Guardians in an emotional final outing for the original team.
The Marvels (2023)
Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau’s powers become entangled, forcing them to team up across space.
Recent & Upcoming Marvel Movies (2024–2027)
Deadpool & Wolverine (July 26, 2024)
Deadpool enters the MCU with the help of Wolverine. Expect multiversal chaos, R-rated comedy, and time-hopping antics.
Captain America: Brave New World (February 14, 2025)
Sam Wilson takes up the shield and mantle of Captain America, facing political upheaval and new threats to global security.
Thunderbolts* (May 2, 2025)
A team of morally grey antiheroes including Yelena Belova, U.S. Agent, and Ghost undertake black-ops missions for the government.
Fantastic Four (July 25, 2025)
Marvel’s First Family officially joins the MCU, with their origins set to tie into the multiverse saga.
Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026)
The Avengers must reunite to face a universe-threatening force — possibly led by Doctor Doom — introducing new heroes and villains.
Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027)
Inspired by the multiverse-shattering comics, heroes from different universes collide in a battle on Battleworld — the potential finale of the Multiverse Saga.
Total Live-Action Marvel Films (as of May 2025)
There are over 75 live-action feature films based on Marvel Comics characters, including:
- MCU Films (36+)
- X-Men Franchise (13)
- Sony Spider-Man & Venom Universe (7+)
- Blade Trilogy (3)
- Raimi & Amazing Spider-Man Films (5)
- Early Independent Films (Howard the Duck, 1990’s Captain America, etc.)
