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But the [Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)](http://time.com/5577454/avengers-endgame-deaths/) is an entirely different animal. [_Avengers: Endgame_](http://time.com/5576491/avengers-endgame-marvel-cinematic-universe-future/), which [broke multiple box office records](http://time.com/5523398/highest-grossing-marvel-movies/) in its opening weekend, has earned high praise from critics, making it one of the two best reviewed MCU films of all time. Though critics don’t always cheer for superheroes, [Marvel movies](http://time.com/5227935/marvel-cinematic-universe-timeline/) on the whole aren’t poorly-rated by any means. Each of the 23 films released in the MCU thus far is rated [above 65 percent on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/marvel%5Fcinematic%5Funiverse/), an aggregator for TV and movie criticism which scales out of 100 percent. As many as 21 of the 23 MCU movies are actually “certified fresh,” a ranking for which [requirements](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/about/) include a steady score of around 75 percent or higher. With this year’s groundbreaking Oscar nomination of _Black Panther_ for Best Picture, critical reception of MCU movies could only be growing from here. As [Disney prepares its next phase of Marvel films](https://time.com/5631075/marvel-phase-4-movies-comic-con-avengers/), how the [_Black Widow_ origin story](https://time.com/5576127/scarlett-johansson-brie-larson-avengers-endgame-infinity-stones/) and other new movies will fare with critics is something to watch. In the meantime, here are the best-reviewed and highest-rated Marvel movies in the MCU, according to Rotten Tomatoes. ## 23\. _Thor: The Dark World_ (2013) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 66%  THOR: THE DARK WORLD, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, on set, 2013\. ph: Jay Maidment/©Walt Disney Studios/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. The worst-ranking Marvel film of all time is the second installment of _Thor_. But for MCU films, the “worst” never seems to be that bad: The film did earn a fresh rating, after all. Directed by Alan Taylor, who directed episodes of _The Sopranos_ and _Games of Thrones,_ among dozens of other acclaimed TV series, _The Dark World_ also earned the [worst reviews](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor%5Fthe%5Fdark%5Fworld/reviews/?type=top%5Fcritics) of the Thor series. Late film critic [Richard Corliss wrote in his review](http://entertainment.time.com/2013/11/06/thor-the-dark-world-a-god-awful-villain-steals-the-thunder/) of the film that there is just way too much going on. “The clutter makes your head feel like it’s about to explode — and not in a good way,” he said. ## 22\. _The Incredible Hulk_ (2008) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 67%  THE INCREDIBLE HULK, 2008\. ©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection Universal Fans who haven’t been following the MCU since its inception may not know that Mark Ruffalo didn’t join the squad as Bruce Banner/Hulk in the character’s original solo story. Scientist-turned-green-monster Bruce Banner was introduced to the MCU by Edward Norton in the 2008 film. In his review of the movie, [late critic Richard Schickel](http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1813937,00.html) commented on the way director Louis Leterrier deal with the vast amount of details that go into a film like _The Incredible Hulk,_ one of the first films of its kind. But Schickel’s review came with a scathing critique: “That thought, however, is nearly always followed by this question: Why do they bother?” ## 21\. _Iron Man 2_ (2010) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 73%  IRON MAN 2, Robert Downey Jr., 2010\. ©Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection Paramount Following the extreme success of 2008’s _Iron Man,_ the sequel has held a spot towards the bottom of this list for years with only 73 percent, making it the [worst-reviewed movie of the three](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron%5Fman%5F2) in the _Iron Man_ franchise. Corliss [wrote for TIME](http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1987584-2,00.html) that Robert Downey Jr.’s performance as a more complex Tony Stark is what gives the film some vulnerability interest. “The rest is a cluttered, clattering toy story,” he said. ## 20\. _Avengers: Age of Ultron_ (2015) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 75%  AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, l-r: Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Chris Evans (as Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (as Thor), Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.), Scarlett Johansson (as Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (as Hawkeye), 2015\. ©Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. [Reviews](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/avengers%5Fage%5Fof%5Fultron/) for _Avengers: Age of Ultron,_ the second installment of the group films, really favored the movie’s writer and director, Joss Whedon. “If anything, Whedon’s writing is almost too sharp,” Lev Grossman [wrote in his review](http://time.com/3840239/review-avengers-age-of-ultron/) for TIME. But still, critical consensus pointed to the film’s abundance of characters and plot diversions as its downfall. ## 19\. _Thor_ (2011) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 77%  THOR, l-r: Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, 2011, ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Paramount The original _Thor_ introduces Chris Hemsworth’s mythical god of a superhero and his world of Asgard, as well as his evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston). Introducing the existence of another universe to this cinematic universe could have been tricky, but on the whole, [critics agreed](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor/reviews/?type=top%5Fcritics) that it worked. “At its best moments,” [Corliss wrote](http://entertainment.time.com/2011/05/04/thor-movie-review/), “Thor weaves a spot of magic from the complex science of $150-million fantasy-film technology.” ## 18\. _Captain America: The First Avenger_ (2011) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 80%  CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, from left: Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, 2011\. ph: Jay Maidment/©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Paramount Captain America brings the 1940s to the present with Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers/Captain America, a hero whose newfound powers make him the greatest force against World War II-era enemies. [Critics liked](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/captain%5Famerica%5Fthe%5Ffirst%5Favenger/reviews/?type=top%5Fcritics) Captain America’s introduction, but [Corliss criticized the film’s lack of creativity](http://entertainment.time.com/2011/07/22/captain-america-review/). “The only problem is that we’ve been there — been nearly everywhere _Captain America_ goes — in countless previous movies,” he wrote. ## 17. _Iron Man 3_ (2013) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 80%  IRON MAN 3, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, 2013\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. In _Iron Man 3,_ things are different for Tony Stark. He finally has a heart, Corliss [wrote in his review](http://entertainment.time.com/2013/04/30/iron-man-three-tony-stark-saves-the-world-gets-a-heart/), and he comes to terms with issues we’d seen him struggle with in previous movies. But [other critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron%5Fman%5F3/reviews/?type=top%5Fcritics) of the movie felt its villain fell flat and its certain plot points lacking. ## 16\. _Captain Marvel_ (2019)  Brie Larson in 'Captain Marvel,' 2019. Chuck Zlotnick—Marvel Studios **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 80% _Captain Marvel_ was highly anticipated for its lead female character (Brie Larson) and for its importance in the storyline of the MCU. With a [“certified fresh” rating of 80 percent](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/marvel%5Fcinematic%5Funiverse/), it definitely didn’t disappoint. Still, [film critics like TIME’s Stephanie Zacharek](http://time.com/5543991/captain-marvel-review/) weren’t so impressed with character [Carol Danvers’ origin story](http://time.com/5543360/captain-marvel-brie-larson/). Larson’s acting was great, Zacharek said: but the film, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, provided too few moments for it to shine, leaving room instead for the superhero magic and effects that characterize the Marvel franchise. “Larson does get a few opportunities in _Captain Marvel_ to be that regular, flawed-but-strong human—there just aren’t enough of them, and they’re hardly the focus of the movie,” Zacharek wrote in her review. ## 15\. _Ant-Man_ (2015) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 82%  ANT-MAN, Paul Rudd, 2015\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. For a movie with a less than heroic-sounding title flying into new territory, 2015’s _Ant-Man_ [fared decently with critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/antman), leveling above 80 percent. Critics were fond of Rudd’s wit and charm in the titular role, despite the lesser-known subject matter. John Anderson called the movie “one of the more entertainingly human fantasies” in [his review for TIME](http://time.com/3960517/ant-man-paul-rudd/). ## 14\. _Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2_ (2017) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 84%  GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, l-r: Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Rocket (voice: Bradley Cooper), 2017\. ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. Like its prequel, _Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2_ is a comedy with a Grammy-nominated soundtrack, but [reviews were a bit less favorable](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/guardians%5Fof%5Fthe%5Fgalaxy%5Fvol%5F2). The movie “feels not so much crafted as squirted from a tube,” [Zacharek wrote](http://time.com/4752663/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-review/). Despite this, critics also highlighted that like other Marvel films, despite its apparent flaws, fans of the first _Guardians of the Galaxy_ movie would love this one all the same. ## 13\. _Avengers: Infinity War_ (2018) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 85%  AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, from left: Tom Holland as Spider-Man, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Dave Bautista as Drax, Chris Pratt as Peter Quill, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, 2018\. © Marvel/ © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. Considering how high [_Avengers: Infinity War’s_](http://time.com/5324132/ant-man-and-the-wasp-avengers-infinity-war/) ranks as the [fifth-highest grossing film worldwide](https://variety.com/2018/film/box-office/avengers-infinity-war-fifth-highest-grossing-film-globally-1202805301/), it might be surprising to find it here on the latter half of the list, seven percentage points lower than 2012’s original _Avengers._ But bringing all the Avengers together with multiple villains and the _Guardians of the Galaxy_ crew made for a megahit that some critics didn’t take to, [critics said](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/avengers%5Finfinity%5Fwar). “It’s all sensation and no pulse,” [Zacharek wrote](http://time.com/5252727/avengers-infinity-war-review/). ## 12\. _Ant-Man and the Wasp_ (2018) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 88%  ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, 2018\. ph: Ben Rothstein /© Marvel /© Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. The first MCU film to name a female character in its title makes the top eleven best-reviewed movies. _Ant-Man and the Wasp_ [earned an 88 percent](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ant%5Fman%5Fand%5Fthe%5Fwasp) — six percentage points higher than its prequel — largely in part thanks the duo of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly reprising their _Ant-Man_ roles as Ant-Man and the Wasp, respectively. The movie is “hard to actively dislike,” [Zacharek wrote](http://time.com/5327169/ant-man-and-the-wasp-review/) at the time. ## 11\. _Doctor Strange_ (2015) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 89%  DOCTOR STRANGE, Benedict Cumberbatch, as Dr. Stephen Strange, 2016\. ph: Jay Maidment / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. Benedict Cumberbatch’s first introduction to the MCU as Doctor Strange didn’t earn such [favorable reviews](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/doctor%5Fstrange%5F2016) as the _Iron Man_ and _Guardians_ original solo movies, but it did make the top ten. Cumberbatch’s wit is something that undoubtedly worked in the film, though, and Zacharek said he “knows how to get a big laugh from nothing more than an arched eyebrow” in [her review of the film](http://time.com/4555486/doctor-strange-review-benedict-cumberbatch/). But the studio’s choice to cast Tilda Swinton as an ancient Eastern sorcerer was met with heavy controversy, as many critics and viewers [accused the film of whitewashing](http://time.com/4316844/margaret-cho-whitewashedout-asian-characters/) for placing a white woman in an Asian role. ## 10\. _Captain America: The Winter Soldier_ (2014) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 90%  CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, Anthony Mackie, 2014\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. With realistic drama and political controversy, _The Winter Soldier,_ directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, reveals the discovery of a decades-old conspiracy that threatens the sanctity of the United States government. [Corliss wrote](http://time.com/46760/captain-america-the-winter-soldier-movie-review/) that the movie’s focus on internal threats still “fulfills all the expectations of a Marvel movie” while raising the stakes of its action. [Critics commented](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/captain%5Famerica%5Fthe%5Fwinter%5Fsoldier%5F2014) on how the juxtaposition of Captain America, having fought in World War II, in the modern world, gave the film’s lens a deeper layer. ## 9\. _Spider-Man: Far From Home_ (2019) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 90%  Michelle (Zendaya) catches a ride from Spider-Man (Tom Holland) in Spider-Man: Far From Home JoJo Whilden—Sony Pictures Even though [_Spider-Man: Far From Home_](https://time.com/5609118/spider-man-far-from-home-marvel-cinematic-universe/)received plenty of warm reviews as the first film in the franchise released post-_Endgame,_ it certainly didn’t fare as well as _Spider-Man: Homecoming,_ the first MCU film to focus on Tom Holland’s rendition of the beloved character. With co-stars [Zendaya](https://time.com/5579571/zendaya-met-gala-2019/) and [Jacob Batalon](https://time.com/5577454/avengers-endgame-deaths/), _Far From Home_ mostly gets this portrayal of teen antics right, [Zacharek wrote in her review.](https://time.com/5616188/spider-man-far-from-home-review/) But still, “a huge chunk of the movie’s last third” could have been left out, she said. ## 8\. _Guardians of the Galaxy_ (2014) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 91%  GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, from left: Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, 2014\. ph: Jay Maidment/©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. Director James Gunn took the lighthearted route with _Guardians of the Galaxy,_ starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel (with fun cameos from John. C Reilly and Glenn Close). Ultimately the [critical consensus](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/guardians%5Fof%5Fthe%5Fgalaxy) on Rotten Tomatoes reviews the movie favorably, mostly for its humor and joy. The movie’s soundtrack got a lot of attention, too, and was nominated for a Grammy award. ## 7\. _Captain America: Civil War_ (2016) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 91%  CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, from left: Jeremy Renner, as Hawkeye, Elizabeth Olsen, as Scarlet Witch, 2016\. TM & © 2016 Marvel. All rights reserved. / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. Captain America battles Iron Man as the Avengers are pitted against each other after a political disagreement. The hefty baggage came [garnered plenty of praise from critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/captain%5Famerica%5Fcivil%5Fwar) who appreciated the humanlike aspects of the film. (The movie’s main villain has no superhuman abilities. He’s just a bad guy.) “It’s that rare superhero movie that doesn’t grind you down with nonstop action or, worse yet, the usual tiresome cavalcade of smart-ass wisecracks,” [Zacharek wrote](http://time.com/4314812/captain-america-civil-war-movie-review/). ## 6\. _The Avengers_ (2012) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 92%  THE AVENGERS, l-r: Robert Downey Jr., (as Iron Man, Chris Evans (as Captain America), 2012, ©Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. 2012’s _The Avengers_ proved that a movie featuring all of the MCU’s heroes could actually succeed—in the [box office](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=avengers11.htm) and with [critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marvels%5Fthe%5Favengers). Written and directed by Whedon in his MCU debut, the movie introduces the original six Avengers — Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Captain America, Hulk and Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) — as a team of superheroes backed by the world’s most iconic spy, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). [Corliss wrote](http://entertainment.time.com/2012/04/25/marvels-the-avengers-a-superhero-roundup-thats-almost-super/) that the film “guarantees fast-paced fun without forcing anyone to think about what it all means, which is nothing.” Corliss and other reviewers noted that the film was a dream for fans of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s work on “Marvel’s The Avengers” comic books, after years of anticipating a film adaptation that brought all of these heroes together at last. ## 5\. _Spider-Man: Homecoming_ (2017) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 92%  Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' SPIDER-MAN™: HOMECOMING. Chuck Zlotnick—Sony Pictures The [third man to play Spider-Man](http://time.com/5472316/new-spider-man-movies/) in less than two decades earned the best reviews of all. [Critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spider%5Fman%5Fhomecoming) and moviegoers alike lauded Holland’s portrayal of the teenaged New Yorker, and the film’s sequel, [_Spider-Man: Far From Home_](http://time.com/5503235/spider-man-far-from-home-trailer-breakdown/), was met with similar reception. “It’s a relief to see a superhero engaged in deeply human activities,” [Zacharek wrote](http://time.com/4840664/spiderman-homecoming-review/) in TIME’s review. This time around, Spidey delivered a “colorful, fun adventure,” Rotten Tomatoes’ critical consensus says. ## 4\. _Thor: Ragnarok_ (2017) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 92%  THOR: RAGNAROK, l-r: Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, 2017\. ph: Jasin Boland/© Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. In the first two _Thor_ films, as well as his appearances in the first two _Avengers_ movies, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor — all hair and muscle and sternness — took his role as a demigod seriously. But director Taika Waititi rewrote the titular character’s personality in _Thor’s_ third installment to step into a sillier side. The movie is a comedy, often breaking the third wall while Hemsworth’s character isn’t afraid to poke fun of himself and it’s refreshing. [Many critics](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor%5Fragnarok%5F2017) were pleased with the looser vibe, helping it to become the third best-reviewed movie in the MCU. ## 3\. _Iron Man_ (2008) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 93%  IRON MAN, Robert Downey Jr., Shaun Toub, 2008\. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Paramount 2008’s _Iron Man_ was the MCU’s catalyst, offering the origin story for the character who would one day be the leader of the Avengers squad. [Critics responded well](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron%5Fman) to Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Tony Stark, the cocky billionaire who is equal parts genius and comedian. Corliss [wrote](http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1736742-2,00.html) that Tony’s complications gave a new layer to the typically simple superhero characters of old. “The real treat is for grownups, who get a beguiling character study behind and above the special effects,” he wrote. ## 2\. _Avengers: Endgame_ (2019) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 96%  Walt Disney Co. It’s no surprise that [_Endgame_](http://time.com/5577033/avengers-endgame-cameos/)_,_ which serves as an end piece to the decade-long era of the MCU, provided the kind of satisfying conclusion that viewers and critics hoped for. With a 96 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating, it’s the second-best reviewed of the 22 films. Critics who rated the film commented on its success as both a dramatic final act and a joyful, entertaining three hours of cinema. In [her review of the film](http://time.com/5576817/avengers-endgame-review/) for TIME, Zacharek highlighted that it was the quiet moments between characters we’ve grown to love, rather than “gargantuan” fight scenes, that made this film special. “The tenderness between \[characters\] is lush and quiet, underscoring what’s most valuable about _Endgame_,” she wrote. ## 1\. _Black Panther_ (2018) **Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 97%  BLACK PANTHER, from left: Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman, 2018\. ph: Matt Kennedy /© Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures /Courtesy Everett Collection Walt Disney Co. It’s no surprise that _Black Panther_ tops the list with a 97 percent rating. Not only is it the first superhero movie nominated for the [Best Picture Oscar award](http://time.com/5517545/everything-to-know-2019-oscars/), but it also took home the top award for Cast in a Motion Picture at the [Screen Actors Guild Awards](http://time.com/5514335/black-panther-wins-sag-awards-2019/) this year. From the movie’s cast, sets, costumes and music, the [widespread critical acclaim](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black%5Fpanther%5F2018) for Ryan Coogler’s epic is [bridging a film industry gap](http://time.com/5492637/define-oscar-movie-2019/) in a way that people hadn’t seen before. [Zacharek wrote](http://time.com/5133882/black-panther-review/) that the film is “a picture for everyone that stresses the necessary meaning of the word _everyone”_ in her review of the film last year. 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