POLL: Pick the Best 2025 Super Hero Movie/TV Release

This year was huge for super hero film and television projects! From Marvel and DC to independent, gorier fan-favorites, these releases kept us entertained all 2025 long. But among the 15 super series and films in theaters or streaming from January through December, which was your absolute favorite? Vote now below, then keep reading to catch up on all the best 2025 releases.

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Marvel Releases

Heading into the next phases of the MCU, Marvel cranked out nearly 10 releases this year. All the animated and live-action shows and movies are building toward exciting upcoming projects including Avengers: Doomsday (slated for December 2026).

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

This animated adventure took fans on a family-friendly swing through New York City with Spider-Man and company.

Captain America: Brave New World

Part political thriller, Sam Wilson’s solo film dug deep into the inner workings of a world divided about super heroes on our streets. It also featured the debut of Red Hulk!

Daredevil: Born Again

Bringing over cast and concepts from Netflix’s Daredevil series, Born Again assured fans that Disney’s involvement doesn’t necessarily mean a withdraw from darker storylines. Season 2 will release in March 2026.

Thunderbolts*

*New Avengers got super emotional by banding together some of our most overlooked, undervalued, and under-appreciated heroes. Spearheaded by Yelena Belova, the team stole our hearts and showcased humor reminiscent of Phase One.

Ironheart

Tony Stark’s death didn’t mark the end of super inventors in the MCU. Following her first appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams wowed fans in her own Disney+ series.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

This heartfelt release brought the MCU back in time to the height of popularity for Marvel’s First Family. Fantastic Four: First Steps managed to remain intimate and still have staggeringly high stakes for the whole franchise.

Eyes of Wakanda

Based on lore established in Black Panther, this animated anthology series followed Wakanda’s most skilled warriors throughout their most dangerous missions.

Marvel Zombies

Growling and dragging its guts onto screens everywhere, the Marvel Zombies horror miniseries ended Marvel’s releases for the year. And what a way to wrap it up!

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DC Releases

In 2025, the DCU experienced a soft reset. With new creative control and direction, they released a limited number of projects this year — but each packed a huge punch!

Superman

James Gunn’s Superman soared sky high. Beloved by critics and audiences alike, it officially kicked off the new DC Studios initiative.

Peacemaker season 2

Gunn also wrapped up his raunchy action-comedy Peacemaker with a trip to Earth-X, plus a tease for additional Earths and metahuman dangers.

Aztec Batman

This alternate dimension animated feature imagined Batman and his Rogues Gallery in an ancient Maya setting.

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Additional Releases

 

Gen V season 2

Following an extended hiatus, The Boys’ spinoff series returned stronger and bolder than ever as our disobedient students wreaked havoc on their oppressive establishment.

Invincible season 3

Another scathing look at power, ambition, corruption, and heroism, Invincible came in hot with its third season.

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