SUPERHERO - 2025, a list by Royce Bunn

70

/12160/

70

/2806/

3.4

/1808242/

86

/403/

90

/5943/

65

/54/

3.5

age 11+

Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.

74

IMDb 76

7.1

/377872/

71

/20480/

74

/4122/

3.9

/2684030/

83

/499/

90

/4278/

68

/58/

2.5

age 12+

Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

74

IMDb 100

7.1

/256688/

71

/16842/

73

/3075/

3.6

/1621213/

88

/381/

93

/5129/

68

/53/

2.5

age 13+

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

70

6.5

/82022/

68

/8261/

68

/1378/

3.1

/389292/

81

/221/

84

/481/

58

/38/

3.0

age 16+

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.

68

5.9

/13557/

61

/1124/

60

/246/

3.0

/52644/

87

/141/

82

/194/

65

/21/

3.0

age 16+

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.

65

64

6.2

/3458/

65

/555/

67

/215/

3.3

/17652/

MAL

6.9

/2240/

age 13+

The Batman family has returned to the present to discover that Japan has disappeared, and a giant island - Hinomoto - is now in the sky over Gotham City. At the top sit the Yakuza, a group of superpowered individuals who reign without honor or humanity and look suspiciously like the Justice League. Now, it’s up to Batman and his allies to save Gotham!

63

61

4.8

/2514/

62

/559/

77

/245/

2.6

/12012/

80

/117/

Henry Hart meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper and his new superfan sidekick to find his way out or be stuck in another dimension forever.

51

5.6

/174792/

60

/13360/

59

/2853/

2.4

/779451/

46

/367/

75

/4383/

42

/56/

1.0

age 12+

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

60

13

5.7

/168/

52

/7/

68

/6/

3.2

/943/

Panji, who sold his soul to black magic to avenge his wife's death, intended to end his life, but found his body now shackled by black magic that controlled his soul. After wandering aimlessly, Panji met an old warrior who asked for his help to chase a bandit who had seized a sacred heirloom that was said to be able to eliminate the power of black magic. Panji accepted the offer that dragged him into a long war between two kingdoms and revealed the reality of his dark past.

27

13

1.9

/434/

28

/32/

31

/16/

1.6

/3433/

Hakim is a professional hacker and used to muscular interrogations. But his last encounter with the Moroccan secret service will change his life forever. He will discover that his genes give him extraordinary powers. And if they manifest themselves now, it is for a very simple reason: he is the only one who can prevent a global catastrophe…

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5.6

/77/

55

/2/

30

/1/

Ten-year-old Lisa, bullied in the decaying town of Rosenhill, finds a book that teaches her to become a superhero. As "Red Mask," she must face a ruthless crime boss and her fears, learning that true heroism lies in compassion and courage.

69

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6.5

/225/

73

/3/

75

/2/

3.2

/437/

The Joker has finally captured Robin. Will the Dark Knight be able to save him in time, or will the Joker enact his most gruesome joke to date?

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7.4

/26/

Stripped of purpose and poisoned by corporate evil, the Toxic Avenger is turned against Tromaville. Now, in this definitive cut of Parts II and III, he must confront the monster he's become before his town and soul are lost forever.

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100

/1/

Zatanna Zatara’s origin is explained in this feature length continuation of Max Landis’ Kryptonian Epic. It is the longest piece of visual media dedicated to the character in the history of DC.

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90

/2/

A journalist in a world of superheroes documents what it’s like to be a henchman instead of a main character. Predictably, it sucks.

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8.7

/10/

75

/2/

100

/1/

Before Sakito and Byun Diesel return to Earth as seen in Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger's 16th episode, "Purple Settler", we witness this universe-spanning tale of the Settler duo, Sakito Homura and Byun Diesel, before their return to Earth after over a decade of absence.

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8.2

/22/

90

/2/

"You and Idol Precure♪" will appear at the "No.1 Universe" Idol Festival! What is the secret hidden on the mysterious island...? One day, Uta and her friends are invited by the coral fairy, Totto to appear in the "Super Miracle Idol Festival" held on a mysterious island called AiAi Island! In a hu~ge venue, many different idols, including robots and animals, gather♪ The biggest idol festival in the universe is about to begin! Or so they thought...? Suddenly, a mysterious monster appears, and AiAi Island and the world are caught up in a crisis... And what's more, they've been transported back in time!? The clue to saving them from this crisis is hidden in the legend of the island's goddess and the mysterious idol-hating girl Tera, whom they met on the island...? That's not all! "Wonderful Precure!" and "Soaring Sky! Precure" will also be rushing over to AiAi Island! C'mon! Sing, dance, and please the crowd - a kirakiLive concert is about to begin!☆

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70

/4/

80

/1/

Witness this beautiful yet cruel story that depicts the birth of the Three Dark Sisters and Risa Arisugawa, an ordinary girl who dreams of becoming a singer and was the model used to create Lachesis.

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8.0

/20/

78

/5/

90

/2/

Nicola, who has ascended to the throne as the queen of Planet Trickle, has decided to form an alliance with Planet Chikyu. Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger has been invited to act as witnesses. However, a remnant of the Hashiriyan named Manhole Grumer appears and steals the jewel that's been passed down in the Trickle royal family from Nicola! Furthermore, Minongan, one of Dagded's five jesters appears and steals the Ohgercalibur ZERO, which was prepared for the alliance ceremony! The Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger rushes to the scene and fights alongside the Boonboomger, but the warriors are separated by Manhole Grumer's mysterious power. Taiya and the others were scattered across the stars, each take action to escape from this dire situation. Soon, a dangerous heartbeat begins to resonate from deep underground. As a powerful evil awakens, will the two great Super Sentai be able to come together again fight together?! The battle for the three planets begins now!!

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76

/3/

Ahead of No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger's premiere, in a conference room somewhere, Gokai Red, Zenkaizer, Kamen Rider Decade, Kamen Rider Legend, and Gozyu Wolf are sitting in a discussion table. They are engaged in a heated debate about whether Gozyuger should be recognized as an anniversary. What will be the outcome?!

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80

/1/

UNLIMITED VIOLENCE. 💥 Andrew Tuck always wanted to fit in. Now, with the power to lift a car and fly (and much more!), he finally has what he needs. But when his childhood friends reject him, his euphoria turns into rage. This is the dark origin story you need to see.

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7.8

/35/

65

/4/

TegaSword dies?! The disaster that triggered the outbreak of the Universe War in the past. TegaSword was defeated by a Calamity remnant named Pestis. All it needs to revive is the ring that is the core of the stolen TegaSword. To retrieve the ring, the Gozyugers jump into the body of TegaSword, where Pestis is hiding and face many challenges! Will the five "outcasts" be able to unite and overcome the challenges? The shocking truth behind the birth of TegaSword is revealed for the first time?! Fight, Gozyuger! Revive the giant TegaSword! Protect the dreams and wishes of people!!

77

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8.6

/51/

75

/5/

3.5

/320/

After being pulled through a door, Shoma finds himself in a peaceful world where Dark Treats do not exist?! In this world, Hapipare still exist, but a young man named Taorin who has Gavv works there. Taorin has no memory of his past, and Shoma decides to help him recover his memories. Meanwhile, a man named Caries begins indiscriminately attacking the town, and the peaceful world is transformed! The two struggle to restore peace and arrive at a huge Candy House. The two are on the verge of grasping something, but Caries transforms with an unknown Gochizo and corners Shoma and the others! What is the soruce of the overwhelming power that this most terrifying enemy has obtained?! What are Taorin's lost memories?!

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20

/1/

A street busker dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the evils that plague his home. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - Keytar Bear.

77

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8.3

/343/

80

/7/

3.5

/973/

Papa Zola, a schoolteacher, and his gifted daughter Pipi go on small adventures that often escalate. Their escapades showcase their loving relationship and Pipi's intelligence, as they navigate whimsical situations together.

59

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5.9

/72/

65

/2/

55

/6/

3.0

/327/

N/A

67

?

6.2

/377/

68

/8/

77

/3/

3.1

/415/

Borhan, a former patient at a mental hospital in Tampoi, lives a life as a mysterious hero named Keluang Man. He uses his martial arts expertise and his wits to fight crime in the small town of Kluang. Borhan must face a major threat when a secret criminal organisation emerges, led by his archenemy, Shamsir. Aided by his friend Inspector Sahab, Borhan struggles with internal conflicts, questions about his sanity, and the challenges of being a true protector.

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10

/1/

100

/1/

Rene Del Toro is a young man surrounded by people that want to hurt him, from politicians to bullies, his family and the syndicate, struggles to understand. After being witness to his parents' assassination, he becomes involved in a drowning accident where he becomes Xenobot, a DNA altered frog man with superpowers. He now begins a new journey to find out who killed his parents and what happened to his sister and himself.

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N/A

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A world weary and disgruntled 60 year old Captain Logan procures a time machine from a relunctant Brandon Grimm to travel back to 1996 and stop himself from reviewing superhero movies, which will become unwatchable by 2044. But will he create a worse future than he can imagine in the process? And what is Doomsvince's stake in this ill-conceived plan?

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N/A

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A trio of superheroes, Astroknight, Cryptid Kid, and Showstopper, go on a mission to save the world from evil in a retro comic book inspired adventure.

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Schüttiman must replenish his fuel when his last beer is gone: his friend Steve sends him into Hamburg’s Speicherstadt to fetch a secret ingredient. There he uncovers a criminal conspiracy; using new gadgets and determination, he battles the enemies to secure the brew and save the city.

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N/A

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A lonely supervillain falls for the superhero that arrives to stop his latest scheme. With the help of his best pirate friend the villain sets out to win the hero’s heart.

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Mediocrities, Assemble! Super Zeroes is a special packed with the best moments of some of the corniest vintage superhero flicks ever made. Complete with host segments from Mike, Kevin and Bill!

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