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The Top 100 Highest Rated Superhero and Action Movies of All Time

The Must-See Movies that Define the Superhero and Action Genre

Welcome to our definitive list of the best superhero and action movies of all time. These are the films that have received the highest ratings from critics and audiences alike. From classic comic book adaptations to modern-day blockbusters, these action-packed films are sure to thrill and entertain. Whether you're a diehard fan or just looking for something to watch this weekend, you'll find something on this list that's sure to satisfy. Check out our picks for the top 100 highest rated superhero and action movies of all time!

Title (Year)SHDb Rating
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)1. John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)10.0
The Godfather (1972)2. The Godfather (1972)9.7
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)9.5
The Godfather: Part II (1974)4. The Godfather: Part II (1974)9.3
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)5. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)9.2
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)6. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)9.2
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)7. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)9.2
Taxi Driver (1976)8. Taxi Driver (1976)9.2
The Dark Knight (2008)9. The Dark Knight (2008)9.2
Fight Club (1999)10. Fight Club (1999)9.0
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)11. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)8.9
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)12. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)8.9
The Matrix (1999)13. The Matrix (1999)8.8
Avengers: Endgame (2019)14. Avengers: Endgame (2019)8.7
Inception (2010)15. Inception (2010)8.7
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)16. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)8.7
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)17. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)8.6
The Incredibles (2004)18. The Incredibles (2004)8.6
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)19. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)8.6
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)20. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)8.6
Joker (2019)21. Joker (2019)8.6
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)22. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)8.6
Logan (2017)23. Logan (2017)8.6
Heat (1995)24. Heat (1995)8.5
Shrek 2 (2004)25. Shrek 2 (2004)8.5
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)26. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)8.5
The Avengers (2012)27. The Avengers (2012)8.5
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)28. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)8.5
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)29. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)8.5
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)30. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)8.5
Captain America: Civil War (2016)31. Captain America: Civil War (2016)8.4
Black Panther (2018)32. Black Panther (2018)8.4
Megamind (2010)33. Megamind (2010)8.4
Spider-Man 2 (2004)34. Spider-Man 2 (2004)8.4
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)35. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)8.4
The Batman (2022)36. The Batman (2022)8.4
Creed III (2023)37. Creed III (2023)8.4
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)38. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)8.4
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)39. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)8.3
Rocky (1976)40. Rocky (1976)8.3
Batman Returns (1992)41. Batman Returns (1992)8.3
The Terminator (1984)42. The Terminator (1984)8.3
Troy (2004)43. Troy (2004)8.3
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)44. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)8.3
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)45. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)8.3
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)46. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)8.3
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)47. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)8.3
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)48. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)8.3
Man of Steel (2013)49. Man of Steel (2013)8.3
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)50. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)8.2
Spider-Man (2002)51. Spider-Man (2002)8.2
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)52. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)8.2
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)53. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)8.2
The Shining (1980)54. The Shining (1980)8.2
Iron Man (2008)55. Iron Man (2008)8.2
Doctor Strange (2016)56. Doctor Strange (2016)8.2
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)57. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)8.2
Aliens (1986)58. Aliens (1986)8.2
Shrek (2001)59. Shrek (2001)8.2
Batman (1989)60. Batman (1989)8.2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)61. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)8.1
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)62. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)8.1
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)63. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)8.1
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)64. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)8.1
Deadpool (2016)65. Deadpool (2016)8.1
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)66. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)8.1
Avatar (2009)67. Avatar (2009)8.1
Alien (1979)68. Alien (1979)8.1
Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)69. Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)8.1
Superman (1978)70. Superman (1978)8.1
Deadpool 2 (2018)71. Deadpool 2 (2018)8.1
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)72. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)8.0
Batman Begins (2005)73. Batman Begins (2005)8.0
Watchmen (2009)74. Watchmen (2009)8.0
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)75. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)8.0
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)76. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)8.0
X-Men: First Class (2011)77. X-Men: First Class (2011)7.9
Shazam! (2019)78. Shazam! (2019)7.9
Superman II (1981)79. Superman II (1981)7.9
Unbreakable (2000)80. Unbreakable (2000)7.9
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)81. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)7.9
Jurassic Park (1993)82. Jurassic Park (1993)7.9
Predator (1987)83. Predator (1987)7.9
The Suicide Squad (2021)84. The Suicide Squad (2021)7.9
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)85. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)7.8
Constantine (2005)86. Constantine (2005)7.8
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)87. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)7.8
The Fifth Element (1997)88. The Fifth Element (1997)7.8
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)89. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)7.8
The Godfather: Part III (1990)90. The Godfather: Part III (1990)7.8
The Lego Batman Movie (2017)91. The Lego Batman Movie (2017)7.8
Léon: The Professional (1994)92. Léon: The Professional (1994)7.8
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)93. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)7.8
The Hunger Games (2012)94. The Hunger Games (2012)7.7
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)95. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)7.7
Wonder Woman (2017)96. Wonder Woman (2017)7.7
Incredibles 2 (2018)97. Incredibles 2 (2018)7.7
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)98. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)7.7
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)99. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)7.7
Knives Out (2019)100. Knives Out (2019)7.7