Collider’s 20 greatest superhero movie masterpieces include Endgame, Black Panther

Collider published a ranked list of “The 20 Greatest Superhero Movie Masterpieces of All Time” on Jan. 29, 2026, written by Robert, a Chicagoland-based movie writer who tracks releases across theaters and streaming. The piece highlights X-Men: First Class (2011) as a dynamic reboot under Matthew Vaughn, praising its layered portrayal of young Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr, and credits Wonder Woman (2017) and Patty Jenkins with revitalizing the character for modern audiences.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) is singled out for its grounded, thriller approach that reshaped Steve Rogers, while Thor: Ragnarok (2017) is noted for reinventing the Thor franchise with Taika Waititi’s signature wit. The article also flags Cutie Honey (2004) as an underrated, flamboyant Japanese superhero entry directed by Hideaki Anno.

Robert frames Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) as an early dark reimagining that helped establish modern superhero tone, calls Avengers: Endgame (2019) a successful culmination of the Infinity saga, and describes Richard Donner’s Superman (1978) as a timeless, joyful classic. The list also praises Black Panther (2018) for Ryan Coogler’s distinct voice and thematic depth, and remembers Chronicle (2012) as an effective found-footage, coming-of-age deconstruction that is often overlooked.

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