Top Comic Book Movies with the Best Action Scenes

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) stands out in this ranking for its audacious and large-scale action sequences, such as the spectacular plane hijack and the chaotic street battle in Gotham. These scenes are impressively choreographed and filmed with palpable intensity, delivering truly memorable comic book action moments.

Avengers: Endgame delivers an epic culmination with massive, emotionally resonant action sequences that define a saga's climax. The final battle, in particular, is a visual and choreographic spectacle, presenting unprecedented scale and iconic moments that raise the bar for superhero films.

• Grossed $2.798 billion worldwide

• Biggest opening weekend of all time

• Achieved 268 million views on the second trailer

The Battle of New York is one of the most iconic and thrilling superhero battles, bringing together multiple heroes in a spectacular display of action.

• Broke box office records

• Highest-grossing superhero film in history

• Overtook Titanic in US gross

• Quickly reached $1 billion in global gross

Logan stands out in this ranking for its raw and visceral action sequences that feel intense and meaningful. The violence is brutal and realistic, reflecting the desperation and exhaustion of the characters, setting it apart from many other superhero films.

• Gas station scene

• Shocking final scene

• Homage to the western

X2: X-Men United stands out for its exceptionally choreographed action sequences, such as the iconic White House scene, which blends striking visual effects with visceral and thrilling combat. The film skillfully integrates the unique abilities of mutants into dynamic battles that raise the bar for superhero movies.

• One of the best opening action scenes of any movie

• Includes a mutant assassin plot

Captain America: The Winter Soldier stands out for its exceptionally choreographed and grounded action sequences, featuring a memorable elevator fight and a high-speed chase. The film raises the bar for superhero movies by delivering intense, well-shot combat that is both thrilling and impactful.

• Spectacular action sequences

• Strong filmmaking across the board

• Has heart and soul

• Great entertainment

Captain America: Civil War stands out in this ranking for its impressive choreographed combat sequences and its epic airport climax. The film delivers a variety of dynamic and well-executed fights that showcase each character's unique abilities.

• Emotional scenes

• Intense action scene

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice stands out in this ranking for its visually stunning and expertly choreographed action sequences. The epic battle between the two main heroes and the subsequent confrontation with Doomsday deliver moments of intense spectacle.

• Features up to thirty minutes more footage

• Brutal fight

• Laborious and complex visual effects

Spider-Man 2 stands out in this ranking for its groundbreaking and visually stunning action sequences. The iconic train fight and the falling building sequence showcase exceptional choreography and special effects that set a new benchmark for superhero films.

• Better boss battles

• Enhanced mechanics

• Emotional depth

• Visually stunning

Blade stands out in this ranking for its innovative and stylized fight sequences, which fuse martial arts, gunplay, and horror elements in a visceral manner. The film introduced a darker, more mature approach to comic book adaptations, with brutally and effectively choreographed action scenes that set a new standard for the genre.

• Slick action scenes