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The Punisher 2015

The Punisher is a 2015 American Military film that was directed by Ric Roman Waugh, produced by Kevin Feige and was distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film stars Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah, Daniel Webber, Paul Schulze, Jason R. Moore, Michael Nathanson, Jaime Ray Newman, and Deborah Ann Woll. The film sees Frank Castle uncover a conspiracy while seeking revenge for the death of his family. The Punisher was released on March 18th 2015 and received Positive reviews, with Bernthal and Barne's performances, action sequences and improvements to its source material from the previous films gaining praise, but criticism towards its pacing and amount of violence.

Ant-Man 2015

Ant-Man is a 2015 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name: Scott Lang and Hank Pym. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 12th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Peyton Reed from a screenplay by the writing teams of Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish, and Adam McKay and Paul Rudd. It stars Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man alongside Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Tip "T.I." Harris, Anthony Mackie, Wood Harris, Judy Greer, Abby Ryder Fortson, David Dastmalchian, and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym. In the film, Lang must help defend Pym's Ant-Man shrinking technology and plot a heist with worldwide ramifications. Ant-Man held its world premiere in Los Angeles on June 29, 2015, and was released in the United States on July 17, as the final film in Phase Two of the MCU. It grossed more than $519 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics, who generally welcomed the film's smaller stakes than other MCU films, as well as its cast (particularly Rudd, Peña, Lilly, and Douglas), humor, and visual effects. Two sequels have been released: Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023).

Iron Fist 2015

Iron Fist is a 2015 American superhero film that was directed by James Wann, Produced by Kevin Feige and distributed by Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film stars Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, Ramón Rodríguez, Sacha Dhawan, Rosario Dawson, and David Wenham. The film follows Danny Rand as he returns to New York City after being presumed dead for 15 years and must choose between his family's legacy and his duties as the Iron Fist. Iron Fist was released on March 18th 2015 and received mixed to positive reviews with critics praising the action scenes and visual effects, including Jones Performance, the film was criticized for its pacing and it's writing.

Luke Cage 2014

Luke Cage is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, and it stars Mike Colter, Mahershala Ali, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Erik LaRay Harvey, Rosario Dawson, and Alfre Woodard. The film follows a former convict with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin who fights crime in Harlem, New York. Luke Cage premiered in Los Angeles on September 29, 2014, and was released theatrically in the United States on October 16th, as part of Phase Two of the MCU. Critics praised its direction, writing, acting (particularly that of Colter, Ali, and Missick), costume design, production values, and soundtrack, but some criticized the computer-generated visual effects. Many critics considered the film to be one of the best in the MCU, and it was also noted for its cultural significance.

Guardians Of The Galaxy 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy (retroactively referred to as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1)[4][5] is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 10th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by James Gunn, who wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman, it features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper as the titular Guardians, along with Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio del Toro. In the film, Peter Quill and a group of extraterrestrial criminals go on the run after stealing a powerful artifact. Guardians of the Galaxy premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on July 21, 2014, and was theatrically released in the United States on August 1 as part of Phase Two of the MCU. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing $773.3 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing superhero film of 2014, as well as the third-highest-grossing film of 2014. It was praised for its screenplay, direction, acting, humor, soundtrack, visual effects and action sequences.

X-Men: The First Class 2014

X-Men is a 2014 American superhero film directed by Matthew Vaughn from a screenplay by David Hayter and a story by Singer and Tom DeSanto, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Gary Oldman, Sam Worthington, Scott Eastwood, Evan Rachel Wood, Joel Edgerton, Nathalie Emmanuel, Natalia Dyer, Jeremy Irons, Ana De Amars, Milo Gibson, Ezra Miller and Samuel Jackson. The film depicts a world where an unknown proportion of people are mutants, whose possession of superhuman powers makes them distrusted by normal humans. It focuses on mutant girl Rogue as they are brought into a conflict between two groups that have radically different approaches to bringing about the acceptance of mutant-kind: Charles Xavier's X-Men, and the Brotherhood of Mutants, led by Magneto. X-Men premiered at Ellis Island on May 12, 2014, and was released in the United States on July 14. It was a box office success, grossing over $880 million worldwide, and received positive reviews from critics, citing its performances, especially Dyer’s portrayal of Rogue, story, and thematic depth.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios. It is the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and the ninth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It stars Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Hailee Steinfeld, Sam Worthington, Mike Colter, Jon Bernthal, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, Adrianne Palicki, Henry Simmons, Luke Mitchell, Hayley Atwell, Toby Jones, Jenny Agutter, Scott Adkins, Robert Redford, and Samuel L. Jackson. In the film, Captain America joins forces with Black Widow, Hawkeye and Falcon to uncover a conspiracy within the spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D. while facing a mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier. Captain America: The Winter Soldier premiered in Los Angeles on March 13, 2014, and was released in the United States on April 4, as part of Phase Two of the MCU. The film received positive reviews. It grossed $714 million worldwide, making it the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2014. A sequel titled Captain America: Civil War, also directed by the Russos, was released in 2016.

The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen 2014

The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen is a 2014 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan. Based on the Marvel Comics superheros, Daredevil, The Punisher and Elektra, it is the sequel to Daredevil Begins (2013) and the second installment in The Daredevil Trilogy. The plot follows the vigilantes Daredevil, Punisher and Elektra, Foggy and Karen, and Private Investigator Jessica Jones, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in New York City. Their efforts are derailed by Jigsaw, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far Daredevil will go to save the city from chaos. The ensemble cast includes Charlie Cox, Elden Henson, Deborah Ann Woll, Rosario Dawson, Jon Bernthal, Elodie Yung, Krysten Ritter, Ben Barnes, Vincent D'Onofrio, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen received acclaim for its mature tone and themes, visual style, and performances—particularly that of Barnes, making The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen the second comic-book film since the Dark Knight to receive major industry awards. It broke several box-office records and became the highest-grossing 2014 film, the fourth-highest-grossing film of its time, and the highest-grossing superhero film.

AKA Jessica Jones 2013

Jessica Jones is a 2013 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Jessica Jones. Produced by Marvel Studios. Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, 6th & Idaho, and Dylan Clark Productions, and distributed by Marvel Studios , it is a reboot of the Jessica Jones Character. The film was directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig. It stars Krysten Ritter, David Tennant, Mike Colter, Rachael Taylor, Wil Traval, Erin Moriarty, Eka Darville, and Carrie-Anne Moss. The film sees Jessica Jones, who has been fighting crime in New York for two years, uncover corruption while pursuing Kilgrave, a serial killer who targets New York's corrupt elite. Jessica Jones premiered at the Lincoln Center in Manhattan on March 1, 2022, and was theatrically released on March 4. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $770 million against a $185–200 million budget, making it the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2022, and received positive reviews from critics.

Thor: The Dark World 2013

Thor: The Dark World is a 2013 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Thor (2011) and the eighth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Alan Taylor from a screenplay by Christopher Yost and the writing team of Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. It stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor alongside Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins. In the film, Thor and Loki (Hiddleston) team up to save the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves. Thor: The Dark World premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on October 22, 2013, and was released in the United States on November 8, as part of Phase Two of the MCU. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $644 million worldwide and becoming the tenth highest-grossing film of 2013. It received praise for the performances of Hemsworth and Hiddleston, visual effects, and action sequences, but was criticized for its generic villain and lack of depth. Retrospectively, Taylor has expressed dissatisfaction with the film, stating that Marvel substantially altered it from his original vision during post-production. One last sequel has been released: Thor: Ragnarok (2017).

Black Widow and Hawkeye: Serpent Society 2013

Black Widow and Hawkeye: Serpent Society is a 2013 American Superhero film that was directed by Sam Mendes, Produced by Kevin Feige, Written by David S Goyer and Distributed by Marvel Studios. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, Adrianne Palicki and Mallory Jansen. The film shows SHIELD hunting down Members of Hydra after they were recently discovered to still be alive but along the way, Parts of Nick Fury's past starts to come while they must also battle the White Widow. Black Widow and Hawkeye: Serpent Society released on 28th September 2013. The film received Positive reviews from critics, praising the film's Storyline, Performances (Particularly Johansson, Renner, Pugh and Bennet), Action scenes and Cinematography but was criticized for its pacing and the absence of Scott Adkins Taskmaster. A sequel was released on October 28th 2021.

The Wolverine 2013

The Wolverine is a 2013 superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Wolverine. It is the second installment in the trilogy of Wolverine films. Directed by James Mangold from a screenplay written by Scott Frank and Mark Bomback, based on the 1982 limited series Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, it stars Sam Worthington as Logan / Wolverine, alongside Nathalie Emmanuel, Rila Fukushima, Tao Okamoto, Hiroyuki Sanada, Famke Janssen, and Will Yun Lee. Gary Oldman, Scott Eastwood and Evan Rachel Wood appear in the Mid Credit Scene for the film. Following the events of Wolverine Origins, Logan and Ororo travels to Japan, where they engage an old acquaintance in a struggle that has lasting consequences. Stripped of his healing powers, Wolverine must battle deadly samurai while struggling with guilt over Wade's Supposed Death. The Wolverine was released by 20th Century Fox in various international markets on July 24, 2013, and in the United States two days later. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences, production design, Worthington and Emmanuel's performance and Chemistry, and thematic profundity, though criticism was directed towards the climax. The film earned $414 million worldwide, making it the fifth-highest-grossing film in the series.

The Immortal Hulk 2013

The Immortal Hulk is a 2013 American monster film directed by Gareth Edwards. A sequel to The Incredible Hulk (2008) and The Invincible Hulk (2010); it is the 15th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Liv Tyler, Maisie Williams, Harrison Ford, Sam Worthington, Gerard Butler, Nick Jonas and Robert Downey Jr. In the film, Hulk clashes with The Wolverine after Banner's Abusive and Terrorist father named David framed Banner for a monstrous attack. The Immortal Hulk was theatrically released internationally on May 29th, 2013, and in the United States on May 31th. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the visual effects, Butler's Performance and action sequences, but criticism towards the screenplay. It broke several box office records, and grossed $470 million worldwide, against a production budget between $155–200 million and a break-even point of $330 million, making it the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2013.

Iron Man 3 2013

Iron Man 3 is a 2013 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010), and the seventh film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Shane Black from a screenplay he co-wrote with Drew Pearce, and stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stéphanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, William Sadler, Miguel Ferrer, Jon Favreau, and Tony Leung Chiu Wai. In Iron Man 3, Tony Stark wrestles with the ramifications of the events of The Avengers (2012) during a national terrorism campaign on the United States led by the mysterious Mandarin. Iron Man 3 premiered at the Grand Rex in Paris on April 14, 2013, and released in the United States on May 3, as the first film in Phase Two of the MCU. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences, Black's direction, and Downey and Leung's performances, though there was criticism for its portrayal of Aldrich Killian. The film was a box office success, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2013 and the sixteenth film to gross over $1 billion.

Daredevil Begins 2013

Daredevil Begins is a 2013 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Nolan and David S. Goyer. The film is based on the Marvel Comics character Daredevil, it stars Charlie Cox, Elden Henson, Deborah Ann Woll, Rosario Dawson, Michael Caine, Vincent D'Onofrio and Morgan Freeman in supporting roles. The film reboots the Daredevil film series, telling the origin story of Matt Murdock from him becoming blind to the death of his father to his journey to become Daredevil to his relationship with Foggy and Karen and his fight to stop The Kingpin from plunging Hell's Kitchen into chaos. Expectations for Daredevil Begins ranged from moderate to low, which originated from the poor reception of Daredevil 2003 that was credited with stalling the Daredevil film series in 2003. After premiering in Tokyo on March 31, 2013, the film was released on April 10, 2013, It received highly positive reviews from critics, who deemed the film an improvement over the 2003 film, with praise aimed at the more mature tone and character-driven storyline, Cox's performance, musical score, direction, the deeper psychological focus and added layers of depth to the titular character's motives and the emotional weight compared to previous Daredevil films. It was followed by The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen (2014) and The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen Rises (2016), with the three films constituting The Daredevil Trilogy.

Avengers 2012

The Avengers, is a 2012 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sixth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Written and directed by Joss Whedon, the film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson and Chadwick Boseman as the Avengers, alongside Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Tim Roth, Scott Adkins, Hugo Weaving, Tom Hiddleston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jon Favaure, Don Cheadle, Paul Bettany, Liv Tyler, Harrison Ford, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp and Samuel L. Jackson. In the film, Nick Fury and the spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D. recruit Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, Thor, Carol Danvers, T'Challa, Natasha Romanoff, and Clint Barton to form a team capable of stopping The Ten Rings from subjugating Earth. The Avengers premiered in Los Angeles on April 11, 2012, and was released in the United States on May 4, as the final film in Phase One of the MCU. The film received praise for Whedon's direction and screenplay, visual effects, action sequences, acting, and musical score.

Captain Marvel 2012

Captain Marvel is a 2019 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, with Geneva Robertson-Dworet also contributing to the screenplay. Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening, Clark Gregg, and Jude Law. Set in 1995, the story follows Danvers as she becomes Captain Marvel after Earth is caught in the center of a galactic conflict between two alien civilizations. Captain Marvel premiered in London on February 27, 2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 8, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. The film grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the first female-led superhero film to pass the billion-dollar mark. It became the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2019 and was the 23rd-highest-grossing film of all time during its theatrical run. The film received generally positive reviews from critics with praise for the performances of the cast, particularly that of Larson.

Captain America: The First Avenger 2011

Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures,[a] it is the fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Joe Johnston, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Toby Jones, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, and Stanley Tucci. During World War II, Steve Rogers, a frail man, is transformed into the super-soldier Captain America and must stop the Red Skull (Weaving) from using the Tesseract as an energy source for world domination. Captain America: The First Avenger premiered at the El Capitan Theatre on July 19, 2011, and was released in the United States on July 22, as part of Phase One of the MCU. The film was commercially successful, grossing over $370 million worldwide. Critics particularly praised Evans' performance, the film's depiction of its 1940s time period, and Johnston's direction. Two sequels have been released: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Captain America: Civil War (2016).

Thor 2011

Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures,[a] it is the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It was directed by Kenneth Branagh, written by the writing team of Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz along with Don Payne, and stars Chris Hemsworth as the title character alongside Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Jaimie Alexander, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins. After reigniting a dormant war, Thor is banished from Asgard to Earth, stripped of his powers and his hammer Mjölnir. As his brother Loki (Hiddleston) plots to take the Asgardian throne, Thor must prove himself worthy. Thor premiered in Sydney on April 17, 2011, and was released in the United States on May 6, as part of Phase One of the MCU. It received generally positive reviews from critics and was a financial success, earning $449.3 million worldwide. Three sequels have been released: Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Thor: Ragnarok (2017).

The Invincible Hulk 2010

The Invincible Hulk is a 2010 American Superhero monster film directed by Gareth Edwards. It was produced by Kevin Feige and was distributed by Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures. The film stars Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Harrison Ford, Gerard Butler, Tim Blake Nelson, Rick Jones, Chloë Grace Mortez and Samuel Jackson. In the film, Bruce Banner attempts to return with Betty Ross while caught in the crossfire of the military, his terrorist father and a man called the leader. The Invincible Hulk was theatrically released on May 16, 2010, to generally positive reviews from critics who praised the direction, visual effects, music, cinematography, respect to the source material, and Norton Ford and Butler's performances, but criticized the script, characters and Hulk's limited screen time. The film was a box office success, grossing $529 million worldwide against a production budget of $160 million, print and advertisement costs of $100 million, and a break-even point of $380 million. The film's success earned the Hulk one last sequel, with The Immortal Hulk released on May 31, 2010.