There are so many upcoming superhero movies on the way that it can be hard to keep track of everything. Both DC and Marvel have entered new eras with Superman having recently been released (kick-starting the DCU),

Marvel's rival universe was messier and stranger than its more streamlined competitors—which made the DCEU feel closer to comics.

Featuring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, Superman captivates viewers as the exhilarating, awe-inspiring epic that aficionados of caped crusaders have been anticipating - and now it's here. Taking flight in theatres today (Friday, 11th July), the film boasts an impressive 83 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Any way you look at the last 25 years in film, there’s no denying that superhero movies have been a vital part of 21st-century big screen entertainment. Many refer to the release of “Iron Man” in 2008 as the official kickoff of what would become the moneymaking engine that resulted in a steady stream of blockbusters,

Starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, Superman is the riveting, jaw-dropping spectacle superhero fans have been waiting for - and it’s finally arrived. Soaring into cinemas today (Friday, 11th July), it’s already scored an impressive 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Endgame, these superhero epics transformed filmmaking, set records, and proved that masked heroes dominate the worldwide box office.

Before building the MCU and DCU, James Gunn honed his skills as a writer and director on two largely-forgotten independent superhero films.

Several superhero movies launched highly lucrative franchises, but there are some underrated ones that fell through the cracks.