The Greatest Superhero Movie Endings of the 21st Century, Ranked

Superhero movies aren’t as popular as they used to be, but they are still alive and kicking, with modern hits such as Thunderbolts*. However, this century overall is the best era for superhero films, mainly because of the MCU and its influence, which helped other franchises’ popularity as well. But a movie is only as good as its ending, and many superhero films have stuck that landing, concluding on an appropriately thrilling and satisfying note.

An ending can make or break a film, and that is why this list will rank the ten best superhero endings of the 21st century. Based on aspects such as memorability, writing, fan opinion, critical acclaim, and how well it wraps up the film and speaks to its themes, these ten films prove to end on a high note. There will still be plenty of superhero films this century, and fans hope Avengers: Doomsday or The Batman Part 2 will be on this list in the future.