Summary
The superhero movie genre has been expanding greatly for the last few decades, having become a part of current cinema as it has slowly mutated into its own thing. Although there is a clear formula that usually involves a tragic origin story, evil villains and a third act filled with hope, the genre encompasses a lot of different stories.
One of the aspects that is usually attached to such movies are the epic action sequences, usually involving a hero attempting to defeat the big bad villain. Among its broad catalog, certain installments put the fights and battles above all else, making them more action focused, rather than story or character focused. From well-done major CGI battles to incredible hand-to-hand martial arts choreography, the genre has brought so many action-filled stories filled with impressive scenes and memorable moments.
10Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
An Action-Filled Confrontation To Make Up For Lack Of Content
There are a lot of reasons to not like this movie, including some miscasting and lazy writing. Yet it does have one saving grace: the epic nature of the confrontation between two major superheroes. The action scenes might just make this flop an entertaining watch, especially when considering the Dark Knight’s martial arts practices.
Bringing the iconic fight between Batman and Superman to a live-action film, the fighting and action sequences might just be the movie’s biggest redeeming quality.
9Deadpool
A Combination Of Humor And Action
While its most recent installment,Deadpool and Wolverine, ruled with itsmany shocking cameos, the originalDeadpoolmovie did focus on the action and humor amalgamation that makes up the franchise. Just like the comics, theDeadpoolmovies have many aspects that make them unique, standing out among other superhero scenes.
In the case of the first movie, its dark comedy works with the bloody and brutal action sequences to create one-of-a-kind scenes. From its opening sequence with the moving freeze-frame of an intense fight to the brutal last fight scene,Deadpooluses humor and action to make up for a simple storyline in an entertaining movie.
8Wonder Woman
Combat, Abilities, And Artifacts Build Up Great Confrontations
Gal Gadot’s entrance as the powerful Wonder Woman was well regarded by audiences, especially because she was able to encapsulate the true strength of the Amazons. As a race of immortal super-women, the movie captured the Amazon’s combat and abilities through Wonder Woman’s many action sequences.
Not only that, the heroine’s artifacts, like the Bracelet’s of Submission, provide that extra intensity to the scenes that gives Wonder Woman an edge against her opponents.
Shang-Chi might have received some polarizing opinions when it was first released, but it still managed to make a big impression in the MCU. While some may complain about its deviation from usual superhero movies, it does have one of the most important aspects of the genre: intense action scenes.
With a Kung-Fu-based fighting style, the choreography of the movie is unlike any movie in the cinematic universe. Audiences are treated toepic scenesand beautiful hand-on-hand combat that make this movie truly unique.
6The Dark Knight Rises
An Epic Ending To A Brutally Dark Trilogy
The Dark Knightmight be considered one of the best superhero movies ever due to its combination of epic action and a great story, whileBatman Beginsstands out among superhero origin stories. Yet,TheDark Knight Risesmight just be worth watching for its action sequences alone.
The different brutal confrontations between Bane and Batman, as well as the many intense action sequences are only enhanced by the cinematography of the film, making this a riveting watch.
5Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Thrilling Action Accompanies A Great Spy Story
Captain America: The Winter Soldieris adored for many reasons, including bringinga unique original story to the MCU. It also became a reference point for its incredible action scenes.The Winter Soldierstarts off with a great opening action sequence, but it also brought many other iconic fighting scenes, like the revered elevator scene with Steve Rogers.
The intense fighting choreography is only partially responsible for the movie’s adored status. This spy thriller’s intricate storylines rely on its thrilling action sequences.
4Batman The Dark Knight Returns Part 2
An Action-Filled Showed Down Between Heroes
As the second part of the intense adaption ofBatman The Dark Knight Returns, there is a reason this is regarded as one of thebest animated DC movies. As the Joker makes his return to fight Batman, Superman is tasked with stopping The Dark Knight, which leads to an unforgettable showdown between the two heroes.
The animated movie actually inspired a lot of the action seen inBatman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, which was not very well received. However, the animation delivers on its promises of epic action.
3X2: X-Men United
An Action-Packed Highlight In The X-Men Franchise
TheX-Menfranchise impacted the genre tremendously, impressing fans with so many incredible moments that make the movie still well regarded among superhero movies. With gripping action sequences,X-Men 2is still considered one of the best movies in the franchise, surviving in many ways the time test.
While it may not have the most innovative structure, it gave fans a group of mutants with diverse abilities fighting together against a greater threat. Notwithstanding its great Wolverine action sequences, it also managed to bring action scenes that showcased the other heroes' abilities.
2Captain America: Civil War
Confrontations Showcase Captain America’s Fighting Range
Captain America’s powers give him a more down-to-earth fighting style that usually comes with great combat, while also being a part of the big leagues.Civil Warproves exactly that.
Captain America fights against regular guns, but also against other superheroes. With the epicairport battle with the Avengersand the iconic showdown between Captain America, Winter Soldier and Iron Man at the end,Civil Warhas no shortage of incredible action scenes, even if it may lack in other respects.
1Avengers: Endgame
A Finale Filled With Epic Scenes On An Unprecedented Scale
There is no denying the impact thatAvengers: Endgamehad on the superhero genre, despite it not having the best story in the MCU. This installment is the culmination of so many other interconnected movies in a monumental battle to save the universe in anunparalleled third act.
It might not be filled with action to its brim, but the movie manages to deliver an epic ending to the saga in a theatrical release like no other.Avengers: Endgamerelied heavily on its action sequences, which managed to bring so many superheroes together in a glorious battle filled with fan service and iconic moments on an unprecedented scale.
