# Best Marvel Movies Ranked by Critics (2026)

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Published: 2026-09-23  
Updated: 2026-09-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Box office numbers tell one story, but critical acclaim tells another. According to Rotten Tomatoes, these are the best-reviewed Marvel movies ever made, and the list has a new entry after Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s 2026 release.

## Best Marvel Movies Ranked: Overview

| Rank | Movie | Year | Rotten Tomatoes Score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Black Panther | 2018 | 96% |
| 2 | Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | 94% |
| 3 | Iron Man | 2008 | 94% |
| 4 | Thor: Ragnarok | 2017 | 93% |
| 5 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | 2021 | 93% |
| 6 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | 2026 | 92% |
| 7 | Spider-Man: Homecoming | 2017 | 92% |
| 8 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | 2021 | 92% |
| 9 | Guardians of the Galaxy | 2014 | 91% |
| 10 | Spider-Man: Far From Home | 2019 | 91% |

## Black Panther Still Tops the Critics’ List

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Ryan Coogler’s *Black Panther* remains Marvel’s best-reviewed film, becoming the first superhero movie ever nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. *Avengers: Endgame* proves that box office and critical success aren’t mutually exclusive, landing at number two. The freshest name on the list is *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, which debuted to a 92% score in 2026 and has been praised for balancing spectacle with Peter Parker’s emotional arc, echoing the acclaim [that fueled its record-breaking opening weekend](https://technosports.co.in/spider-man-brand-new-day-avengers-endgames-72-m/).

## FAQs

**Q1. What is the best-reviewed Marvel movie according to Rotten Tomatoes?**  
 Black Panther (2018), with a 96% critics’ score.

**Q2. How did Spider-Man: Brand New Day score with critics?**  
 It opened to a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, placing it in the top six best-reviewed Marvel films ever.

**Q3. Is Avengers: Endgame both the highest-grossing and best-reviewed Marvel film?**  
 It’s the highest-grossing, and it ranks second on the critics’ list at 94%, just behind Black Panther.

**Q4. Which Spider-Man film has the best critical reception?**  
 Spider-Man: No Way Home leads the trilogy of MCU Spider-Man films with a 93% score.

*Source: [Mental Floss](https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/10-best-marvel-movies-rotten-tomatoes)*