Not since Watergate have we seen such a rapid fall from dominance as with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Just five years ago, it was the biggest force in pop culture—so untouchable that fans dismissed Martin Scorsese’s “theme park” criticism outright. Yet with a string of flops and a messy dive into television, the MCU’s momentum has all but vanished.
Now, as Phase Five wraps, the cracks are impossible to ignore. Thunderbolts* offered a rare spark with its grounded tone and emotional weight, but that goodwill didn’t last. Deadpool & Wolverine, despite Jackman’s return, played like a patchwork of gags and fan service. Captain America: Brave New World landed with a thud, undone by a chaotic plot and thin character arcs.
Marvel’s future looks murky. The Fantastic Four is years away. Blade is stuck in development. Avengers 5 and 6? Still mysteries. But this list isn’t a postmortem—it’s a celebration. For all its recent misfires, the MCU once reshaped Hollywood, launching a new blockbuster era with films like Iron Man, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers: Endgame.

So, let’s look back—not in anger, but in awe—at the 20 best films the MCU has ever delivered.
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