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.
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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
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.
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
