The Incredibles
Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter
While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.
Why you'll love it
An animated film that subverts traditional superhero narratives by focusing on a family of superheroes living undercover and dealing with everyday life.
Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller
A wisecracking mercenary gets experimented on and becomes immortal yet hideously scarred, and sets out to track down the man who ruined his looks.
Why you'll love it
A self-aware and irreverent take on the superhero genre, featuring a protagonist who breaks the fourth wall and embraces his anti-hero status.
Kick-Ass
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz
Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.
Why you'll love it
A darkly comedic take on the superhero genre, focusing on an ordinary teenager who decides to become a superhero despite having no powers.
Chronicle
Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.
Why you'll love it
A found-footage film that explores the consequences of three teenagers gaining superpowers and how it affects their lives and relationships.
Super
Rainn Wilson, Elliot Page, Liv Tyler
After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt, a superhero with the best intentions, but lacking in heroic skills.
Why you'll love it
A dark comedy about an average man who becomes a vigilante superhero after his wife leaves him, showcasing the absurdity of the superhero trope.