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Best Mark Ruffalo Movies of All Time Ranked

Mark Ruffalo attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Mark Ruffalo is one of the most respected and talented actors working today.

Best known for playing the Hulk in ‘The Avengers‘ and other MCU movies, the actor has also appeared in such popular and acclaimed films as ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,’ ‘Collateral,’ ‘Zodiac,’ ‘Shutter Island,’ ‘Now You See Me,’ ‘Spotlight‘, ‘Foxcatcher‘ and ‘Poor Things,’ which earned Ruffalo an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 96th Academy Awards.
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His newest film, ‘Crime 101‘, which also stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry, opens in theaters on February 13th.

In honor of the actor and his iconic performances, Moviefone is counting down the 20 best movie’s of Mark Ruffalo’s impressive career, including his latest.

Let’s begin!

Related Article: Mark Ruffalo Joins Chris Hemsworth in Don Winslow Adaptation ‘Crime 101’

20. ‘Dark Waters‘ (2019)

Mark Ruffalo in ‘Dark Waters.’ Photo: Focus Features.

A tenacious attorney (Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.
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19. ‘The Adam Project‘ (2022)

A time-traveling pilot (Ryan Reynolds) teams up with his younger self (Walker Scobell) and his late father (Ruffalo) to come to terms with his past while saving the future.
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18. ‘Infinitely Polar Bear‘ (2014)

A manic-depressive mess of a father (Ruffalo) tries to win back his wife (Zoe Saldana) by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don’t make the overwhelming task any easier.
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17. ‘Safe Men‘ (1998)

Two untalented singers (Sam Rockwell and Steve Zahn) are mistaken for a pair of major league safe crackers in Providence, Rhode Island. The two are pressed into service by the local hoodlums (Michael Lerner and Paul Giamatti) and quickly find themselves in conflict with their professional colleagues (Ruffalo and Josh Pais). Romantic interest is added by the daughter (Christina Kirk) of the underworld leader (Harvey Fierstein) who won’t date the men she knows are gangsters.
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16. ‘You Can Count on Me‘ (2000)

A single mother’s (Laura Linney) life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother (Ruffalo) returns to town.
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15. ‘Begin Again‘ (2014)

(L to R) Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in ‘Begin Again’. Photo: The Weinstein Company.

Gretta (Keira Knightly), a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan (Ruffalo), a record label executive, notices her talent.
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14. ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘ (2018)

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos (Josh Brolin). A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
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13. ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ (2019)

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos (Josh Brolin). With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
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12. ‘Foxcatcher‘ (2015)

The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team (Channing Tatum and Ruffalo) joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont (Steve Carell) as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul – a union that leads to unlikely circumstances.
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11. ‘The Kids Are All Right‘ (2010)

Two women, Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore), brought a son (Josh Hutcherson) and daughter (Mia Wasikowska) into the world through artificial insemination. When one of their children reaches age, both kids go behind their mothers’ backs to meet with the donor (Ruffalo). Life becomes so much more interesting when the father, two mothers and children start to become attached to each other.
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10. ‘Crime 101‘ (2026)

(L to R) Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, ‘Crime 101’ weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.
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9. ‘Now You See Me‘ (2013)

An FBI agent (Ruffalo) and an Interpol detective (Mélanie Laurent) track a team of illusionists (Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg and Dave Franco) who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
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8. ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ (2017)

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett).
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7. ‘Poor Things‘ (2023)

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
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6.’Shutter Island‘ (2010)

World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor (Ben Kingsley).
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5. ‘The Avengers‘ (2012)

2012’s ‘The Avengers.’ Photo: Marvel Studios.

When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L .Jackson), director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
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4. ‘Collateral‘ (2004)

Cab driver Max (Jamie Foxx) picks up a man (Tom Cruise) who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.
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3. ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind‘ (2004)

Joel Barish (Jim Carrey), heartbroken that his girlfriend (Kate Winslet) underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
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2. ‘Zodiac‘ (2007)

A cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) teams up with an ace reporter (Robert Downey Jr.) and a law enforcement officer (Ruffalo) to track down an elusive serial killer.
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1. ‘Spotlight‘ (2015)

(L to R) Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo in ‘Spotlight.’ Photo: Open Road Films.

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
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February 21, 2026
Best Chris Hemsworth Movies of All Time Ranked

Chris Hemsworth attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Thanks to his work in the Marvel movies, Chris Hemsworth has become an international movie star and the pride of Australia.

Best known for playing Thor in the MCU, Hemsworth has also appeared in films from such popular franchises as ‘Ghostbusters‘, ‘Men in Black‘, ‘Star Trek‘, and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga‘, as well as creating his own franchise of action movies with Netflix‘s ‘Extraction‘ series.
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Hemsworth’s latest film, the crime thriller ‘Crime 101‘, also starring Halle Berry, opens in theaters on February 13th.

In honor of his new film, Moviefone is counting down the top 25 movies of Chris Hemsworth’s career, including his latest.

Let’s begin!

Related Article: Chris Hemsworth Talks Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

25. ‘Ghostbusters‘ (2016)

(L to R) Chris Hemsworth, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy in 2016’s ‘Ghostbusters’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) and Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann (Katie McKinnon), and subway worker Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones) band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
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24. ‘Thor: The Dark World‘ (2013)

Thor (Hemsworth) fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
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23. ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War‘ (2016)

As two evil sisters (Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt) prepare to conquer the land, two renegades—Eric the Huntsman (Hemsworth), who aided Snow White (Kristen Stewart) in defeating Ravenna in ‘Snow White and the Huntsman‘, and his forbidden lover, Sara (Jessica Chastain) — set out to stop them.
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22. ‘Vacation‘ (2015)

Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, a grown up Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) takes his wife (Christina Applegate) and their two sons on a cross-country road trip to the coolest theme park in America, Walley World. Needless to say, things don’t go quite as planned.
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21. ‘Men in Black: International‘ (2019)

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.
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20. ‘Thor: Love and Thunder‘ (2022)

(L to R) Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth in Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder.’ Photo courtesy of Disney Studios.

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson (Hemsworth) enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi), and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
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19. ‘Spiderhead‘ (2022)

A prisoner (Miles Teller) in a state-of-the-art penitentiary begins to question the purpose of the emotion-controlling drugs he’s testing for a pharmaceutical genius (Hemsworth).
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18. ‘Extraction 2‘ (2023)

Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in ‘Extraction 2’, the sequel to Netflix‘s blockbuster action film ‘Extraction‘. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
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17. ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron‘ (2015)

When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron (James Spader) emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
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16. ‘A Perfect Getaway‘ (2009)

For their honeymoon, newlyweds Cliff (Steve Zahn) and Cydney (Milla Jovovich) head to the tropical islands of Hawaii. While journeying through the paradisaical countryside the couple encounters Kale (Hemsworth) and Cleo (Marley Shelton), two disgruntled hitchhikers and Nick (Timothy Olyphant) and Gina (Kiele Sanchez), two wild but well-meaning spirits who help guide them through the lush jungles. The picturesque waterfalls and scenic mountainsides quickly give way to terror when Cliff and Cydney learn of a grisly murder that occurred nearby and realize that they’re being followed by chance acquaintances that suspiciously fit the description of the killers.
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15. ‘Star Trek‘ (2009)

Chris Hemsworth in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk (Chris Pine), is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock (Zachary Quinto), a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.
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14. ‘Snow White and the Huntsman‘ (2012)

After the Evil Queen (Charlize Theron) marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White (Kristen Stewart), is taken captive. Almost a decade later, a grown Snow White is still in the clutches of the Queen. In order to obtain immortality, The Evil Queen needs the heart of Snow White. After Snow escapes the castle, the Queen sends the Huntsman (Hemsworth) to find her in the Dark Forest.
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13. ‘Thor‘ (2011)

Against his father Odin’s (Anthony Hopkins) will, The Mighty Thor (Hemsworth) – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
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12. ‘Bad Times at the El Royale‘ (2018)

Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption.
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11. ‘12 Strong‘ (2018)

A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.
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10. ‘Crime 101’ (2026)

Chris Hemsworth stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.

Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, ‘Crime 101’ weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.
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9. ‘The Avengers‘ (2012)

When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
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8. ‘The Cabin in the Woods‘ (2011)

Five friends (Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz and Jesse Williams) go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.
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7. ‘Extraction‘ (2020)

Tyler Rake (Hemsworth), a fearless mercenary who offers his services on the black market, embarks on a dangerous mission when he is hired to rescue the kidnapped son of a Mumbai crime lord.
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6. ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘ (2018)

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos (Josh Brolin). A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
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5. ‘Rush‘ (2013)

(L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl in ‘Rush’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) and James Hunt (Hemsworth) to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
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4. ‘Blackhat‘ (2015)

Nicholas Hathaway (Hemsworth), a furloughed convict, and his American and Chinese partners hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. As Hathaway closes in, the stakes become personal as he discovers that the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was just the beginning.
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3. ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ (2017)

Thor (Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett).
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2. ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga‘ (2024)

As the world falls, young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus (Hemsworth). Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
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1. ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ (2019)

(L to R) Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Photo: Marvel Studios.

After the devastating events of ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos (Josh Brolin). With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
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February 20, 2026
All Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies Ranked

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 Marvel.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown into one of the biggest and most beloved movie franchises in Hollywood history!

With ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘, which welcomes “Marvel’s First Family” to the MCU, opening in theaters on July 25th, Moviefone has ranked every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie ever made, including the latest!

Note: We are only including MCU movies, not the MCU Disney+ series and mini-series.

However, we are including the Disney+ “Special Presentations,” including ‘Werewolf by Night‘ and ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.’

Let’s begin!

39. ‘Eternals‘ (2021)

(L to R) Don Lee, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, and Lia McHugh in Marvel Studios’ ‘Eternals.’ Photo: Marvel Studios.

The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most ancient enemy, the Deviants.
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38. ‘Thor: The Dark World‘ (2013)

Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
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37. ‘Thor‘ (2011)

Against his father Odin’s (Anthony Hopkins) will, The Mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth) – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
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36. ‘Iron Man 2‘ (2010)

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.
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35. ‘The Incredible Hulk‘ (2008)

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Scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.
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34. ‘Thor: Love and Thunder‘ (2022)

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson (Chris Hemsworth) enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
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33. ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania‘ (2023)

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), along with with Hope’s parents Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) , and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible and pits them against Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors).
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32. ‘Doctor Strange‘ (2016)

After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon (Benedict Cumberbatch) gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
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31. ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron‘ (2015)

When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron (James Spader) emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
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30. ‘The Marvels‘ (2023)

(L to R) Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers, and Teyonah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau in Marvel Studios’ ‘The Marvels.’ Photo by Laura Radford. © 2023 MARVEL.

Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe.
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29. ‘Ant-Man‘ (2015)

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
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28. ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming‘ (2017)

Following the events of ‘Captain America: Civil War’, Peter Parker (Tom Holland), with the help of his mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture (Michael Keaton), emerges.
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27. ‘Iron Man 3‘ (2010)

When Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr.) world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
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26. ‘Captain America: The First Avenger‘ (2011)

During World War II, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is a sickly man from Brooklyn who’s transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) – Adolf Hitler’s ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
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25. ‘Black Widow‘ (2021)

Scarlett Johansson in Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Widow.’ Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
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24. ‘Captain Marvel‘ (2019)

The story follows Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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23. ‘Werewolf by Night‘ (2022)

On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.
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22. ‘Iron Man‘ (2008)

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
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21. ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (2022)

Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s (Chadwick Boseman) death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
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20. ‘Captain America: Brave New World‘ (2025)

Red Hulk/President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World’. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 Marvel.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Sam (Anthony Mackie) 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.
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19. ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp‘ (2018)

Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.
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18. ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home‘ (2019)

Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest – Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction throughout the continent.
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17. ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings‘ (2021)

Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization and his father, Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung).
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16. ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ (2022)

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present. The special follows Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff) as they set out to give Quill the best Christmas ever, after discovering that Yondu (Michael Rooker) ruined the holiday for him as a child.
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15. ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness‘ (2022)

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Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.
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14. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3‘ (2023)

Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from the loss of Gamora (Zoe Saldaña), must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
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13. ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2‘ (2017)

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s (Chris Pratt) true parentage.
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12. ‘The Avengers‘ (2012)

When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
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11. ‘Captain America: Civil War‘ (2016)

Following the events of ‘Age of Ultron’, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) or Captain America (Chris Evans), which causes an epic battle between former allies.
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10. ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

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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.
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9. ‘Black Panther‘ (2018)

King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader. However, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T’Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan ‘special forces’) and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
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8. ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier‘ (2014)

After the cataclysmic events in New York with ‘The Avengers’, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon (Anthony Mackie). However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.
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7. ‘Thor Ragnarok‘ (2017)

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett).
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6. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy‘ (2014)

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
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5. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ (2025)

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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 (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner).
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4. ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘ (2018)

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos (Josh Brolin). A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
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3. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ (2024)

Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ delivers the ultimate, iconic, cinematic team-up throw-down on July 26.
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2. ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home‘ (2021)

Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Teaming with other Multiverse Spider-Men (Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield), they must now work together to take out the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), Electro (Jamie Foxx) and other Spider-Man villains from around the multiverse.
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1. ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ (2019)

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After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos (Josh Brolin). With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
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If you are a big Marvel fan, and you want to have a movie marathon, here is how you can watch the Marvel movies in chronological order.

August 2, 2025
Classic TV ‘Avengers’ Is Getting A Reboot
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Preview:
- ‘The Avengers’ is returning to TV.
- ‘Industry’ writers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay are behind the show.
- The quirky spy series reboot has yet to find a broadcast home.
When you see word that something called ‘The Avengers’ is getting a reboot, you’d be forgiven for wondering whether Marvel is looking to re-invent itself and bringing in new versions of Tony Stark and co. While in this Multiverse-happy world that’s not out of the realms of possibility, this ‘Avengers’ is nothing to do with the MCU.

Instead, cult 1960s British spy series ‘The Avengers’ is being updated for a modern audience, according to Deadline.
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What’s the story of ‘The Avengers’?

(L to R) Diana Rigg as Emma Peel and Patrick Macnee as John Steed in ‘The Avengers.’ Photo: ABC Television.

The original series, which ran between 1961 and 1969 on ITV in the UK and was created by Sydney Newman. It initially focused on David Keel (Ian Hendry), aided by John Steed (Patrick Macnee). Hendry left after the first series; Steed then became the main character, partnered with a succession of assistants.

His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish, and assertive women: Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman), Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), and Tara King (Linda Thorson).

A sequel series, ‘The New Avengers’, ran for one season between 1976 and 1977.

While it began as a more down-to-earth espionage series, it became increasingly fantastical, resembling something like the 1960s ‘Batman’ series or the BBC’s ‘Doctor Who’. In the US, it aired on ABC, one of a limited number of British shows to be picked up for primetime in the States.

A big success, it led to all manner of spin-offs, including comics, radio plays and more. It even became a movie, though the 1998 cinematic offering starring Ralph Fiennes as Steed and Uma Thurman was infamously a giant flop, failing to make back its $60 million budget and generating zero sequels.

(L to R) Ralph Fiennes as John Steed and Uma Thurman as Emma Peel in ‘The Avengers.’ Photo: Warner Bros.

Who is working on the new ‘Avengers’?

(L to R) Patrick Macnee as John Steed and Diana Rigg as Emma Peel in ‘The Avengers.’ Photo: ABC Television.

The new series comes from writers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, who have impressed audiences via HBO series ‘Industry’. They’re working alongside ‘Sex Education’ veteran Ben Taylor, who serves as co-creator and will oversee the directing side.

Despite the two main writers’ connection to HBO, the cable channel hasn’t picked up the series, which is being produced by StudioCanal. There’s still a chance that Warner Bros. Discovery (which backs one of the companies involved in the new show) or even Netflix could snap this one up.

When will this new ‘Avengers’ be on screens?

That, right now, is impossible to judge as not only has the series not started shooting, but it has no broadcast home at this point. But given the recognizable title, we’d expect plenty of interest from networks and streamers.

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Other Movies Similar to ‘The Avengers’:
- ‘Batman‘ (1966)
- ‘The Muppet Movie‘ (1979)
- ‘Dragnet‘ (1987)
- ‘The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!‘ (1988)
- ‘The Fugitive‘ (1993)
- ‘Maverick‘ (1994)
- ‘The Brady Bunch Movie‘ (1995)
- ‘Mission: Impossible‘ (1996)
- ‘The X Files‘ (1998)
- ‘Lost in Space‘ (1998)
- ‘Charlie’s Angels‘ (2000)
- ‘Miami Vice‘ (2006)
- ‘The Simpsons Movie‘ (2007)
- ‘Get Smart‘ (2008)
- ‘Sex and the City‘ (2008)
- ‘The A-Team‘ (2010)
- ‘21 Jump Street‘ (2012)
- ‘The Sweeney‘ (2013)
- ‘Veronica Mars‘ (2014)
- ‘The Equalizer‘ (2014)
- ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.‘ (2015)
- ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun‘ (2023)
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January 19, 2024
Jeremy Renner Injured in Snow Plowing Accident

Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye in Marvel Studios’ ‘Hawkeye.’ Photo by Mary Cybulski. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

According to actor Jeremy Renner’s spokesperson, the ‘Avengers’ star is in “critical but stable condition with injuries suffered after experiencing a weather related accident while plowing snow” yesterday morning at his home near Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, about 25 miles from Reno, Nevada.

Deadline reports that, according to Sergeant Kristin Vietti of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, police “responded to a traumatic injury in the area of Mt. Rose Highway in Reno, Nevada at 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day.”

The police reported that “Upon arrival, deputies coordinated with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and REMSA Health to arrange for medical transport of Mr. Jeremy Renner via care flight to a local area hospital. Mr. Renner was the only involved party in the incident.”

According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, the region “saw a winter storm hit on New Year’s Eve that resulted in 35,000 homes across Northern Nevada’s Washoe, Carson, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties losing power…”

Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye in Marvel Studios’ ‘Hawkeye.’ Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Renner’s representative further commented that the actor’s “family is with him and he is ‘receiving excellent care.’”

A Best Actor Oscar nominee for 2009’s ‘The Hurt Locker,’ and a Supporting Actor Oscar nominee for 2010’s ‘The Town,’ Renner may be best known for his portrayal of the superheroic archer Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye, in Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ movies and the Disney+ spin-off series ‘Hawkeye.’

His latest project is headlining the series ‘The Mayor of Kingstown,’ the second season of which is set to premiere January 15 on Paramount+.

Renner’s other film credits include ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,’ ‘28 Weeks Later,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ ‘The Bourne Legacy,’ ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,’ ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,’ ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ ‘Arrival,’ and ‘Wind River.’

Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye in Marvel Studios’ ‘Hawkeye.’ Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.
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January 2, 2023
Best Movies Celebrating Their 10th Anniversary

Francis Ford Coppola‘s Oscar-winning classic ‘The Godfather‘ celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. That made us think, what other films are celebrating anniversaries this year?

In this 4-part series we will take a look at the best movies celebrating their 40th, 30th, 20th, and 10th anniversaries this year.

Finally, let’s countdown the best movies that released in 2012 and are celebrating their 10th anniversaries.

Let’s begin!

10. The Hunger Games (2012)

Directed by Gary Ross, every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson). If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. The world will be watching.
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9. The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

Directed by Drew Goddard, five college friends (Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams) spend the weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, where they get more than they bargained for. Together, they must discover the truth behind the cabin in the woods. The film also features Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Amy Acker, and Sigourney Weaver.
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8. Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Directed by Wes Anderson, and set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ tells the story of two twelve-year-olds (Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness.

As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. The movie also stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Jason Schwartzman.
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7. Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the movie chronicles the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L. Team 6 in May, 2011.

The film stars Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Jennifer Ehle, Mark Strong, Kyle Chandler, James Gandolfini, Mark Duplass, John Barrowman, Édgar Ramírez, Scott Adkins, Jeremy Strong, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt and Frank Grillo.
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6. Looper (2012)

Directed by Rian Johnson, in the futuristic action thriller ‘Looper,’ time travel will be invented but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is waiting to mop up.

Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe’s future self (Bruce Willis) for assassination. The movie also features Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, and Jeff Daniels.
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5. The Avengers (2012)

Directed by Joss Whedon, when an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

The movie stars Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and Tom Hiddleston as Loki.
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4. Django Unchained (2012)

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, with the help of a German bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz), a freed slave (Jamie Foxx) sets out to rescue his wife (Kerry Washington) from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner (Leonardo DiCaprio).
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3. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Directed by David O. Russell, after spending eight months in a mental institution, a former teacher (Bradley Cooper) moves back in with his parents (Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver) and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife but soon falls in love with his dance partner (Jennifer Lawrence).
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2. Skyfall (2012)

Directed by Sam Mendes, when James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked.

While M (Judi Dench) faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it’s up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve Moneypenny (Naomie Harris), to locate Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem), the mastermind behind the attack.
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1. Argo (2012)

Directed by Ben Affleck, as the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, Tony Mendez (Affleck), a CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist concocts a risky plan that involves a Hollywood make-up artist (John Goodman), a producer (Alan Arkin), and a fake movie production to free six Americans (Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Christopher Denham, Scoot McNairy, Kerry Bishé, and Rory Cochrane) who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador (Victor Garber).

The film also features Bryan Cranston, Kyle Chandler, Titus Welliver, Chris Messina, Bob Gunton, Richard Kind and Philip Baker Hall, and won Best Picture at the 2013 Academy Awards.
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May 8, 2022
11 Times Thor Was Our Favorite Avenger

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Even if Captain America or Iron Man is usually your Avengers go-to, you can’t deny that Thor was very often the MVP of the MCU. On the splendid occasion of Chris Hemsworth‘s birthday (August 11), here are some of the very best Thor moments. (SPOILERS if you haven’t seen all the “Thor” and “Avengers” movies.)

1. When he remembered that yes, he *is* the God of Thunder.
Was there ever a better use of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” than Thor raining down lightning and thunder in “Thor: Ragnarok“? We think not.

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2. When he threw shade at Bruce Banner.
Is insulting the very guy you’re trying to get to turn back into Hulk the best plan? Thor just can’t resist pointing out that Banner (Mark Ruffalo) isn’t the fighter Hulk is.

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3. When he was very excited to see an old friend.
Have Cap or Tony (let alone Nat or Clint) ever shown this level of enthusiasm about anything? Ever? Noooo.

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4. When he first discovered coffee.

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Mere mortals just don’t understand the proper response to a great cup of joe, do they?

5. When we realized he was “really cut for a crazy, homeless person.”
So maybe Thor’s pecs aren’t as epic as Cap’s, but [ahem] …

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6. When he admitted Loki was adopted.
Thor is quick to inform everyone that Loki is “of Asgard” and therefore his responsibility, not theirs, in “The Avengers.” Until they point out Loki’s enormous body count. “He’s adopted,” he says sheepishly in one of the biggest laugh-getting lines in the movie.

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7. When no one else was worthy to wield Mjolnir.
In some downtime in “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the rest of the squad tries — and fails — to lift Thor’s mighty hammer. “You’re all not worthy,” he says, casually flipping the hammer like it’s no big deal.

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8. When he realized he was still worthy

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When Thor was banished to earth in his first solo film, he tried and failed to lift Mjolnir. But when he was willing to lay down his life to defeat Loki’s Destroyer, he earned back his hammer. And in “Avengers: Endgame,” when sad, alcoholic Thor journeyed to the past, he was overjoyed to realize he was still worthy. (And now he had two hammers to play with.)

9. When he happily traded hammers with Captain America

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Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding Mjolnir in “Endgame”? The crowd goes wild. Steve and Thor tossing Mjolnir and Stormbreaker back and forth in the middle of battle? Reminds us of when they had each other’s back during the bleakest moments of the NYC battle in the first “Avengers” movie.

10. When he didn’t understand about the monkeys.

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Humans are so petty. And tiny. And why do they keep talking about monkeys? Thor does not understand that reference.

11. When he assures Star-Lord he’s the captain.

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We don’t want to call Thor “insincere” or “not exactly honest,” but it’s hard to take him at his word in “Endgame,” when he insists, “Of course, of course,” that Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) is the captain of the ship.

August 11, 2019
The 17 Best Summer Movie Seasons Ever, Ranked

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July 5, 2019
‘Captain Marvel’ Star Brie Larson Literally Pushed a Jeep to Get Ready For This Movie

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Marvel’s first female-led movie is (thankfully) almost upon us.

“Captain Marvel“ arrives on the big screen March 2019, and recently, Moviefone was invited to set of the film — and, once again, it looks like Marvel Studios has another hit on their hands. Now, we saw a lot of cool stuff, and we can’t spoil it here — but trust us, you’re gonna like what you eventually see come March. And you can check out the brand new (and freaking awesome) trailer below:

We chatted with star Brie Larson, the Oscar-winning actor who plays the titular character, aka Carol Danvers. Being the first female superhero to star in her own live-action Marvel film is an honor not lost on the actor. She told us all about her training for the role, which included a video (shown to us by co-star and Nick Fury himself, Samuel L. Jackson) of her pushing a Jeep up a hill. She also revealed what this historic moment means to her, Carol’s relationship with Lashanna Lynch’s character, and more. Check out what Larson had to say below.

Moviefone: Sam showed us these crazy videos of you pushing a Jeep up a hill.

Brie Larson: Oh my gosh. He showed those to you, too?

It’s his favorite thing.

I can’t believe it. I feel like I’m close to 100 people that have come up to me and been like, “I saw this video that you sent Sam.” It’s so embarrassing. I sent that to him in private. He actually showed the person that was next to him on a plane, too. Which I found out later. “Oh, I sat next to Sam — who you sent that video and he showed it to me.” I was like, “Why?” I know, I know. He knows it was … I came from humble beginnings … It was a joke. It was a joke with the trainer, with my trainer, Jason Walsh, that I wanted to be able to, we were joking about it, that like, “Well, if I’m gonna go for it,” because I spent nine months training with him ahead of time, and I was getting super strong. And I was like, “Well, she can move planets, the least I could do is move a car.”

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And so I thought it was gonna be, I’m trying to remember how long we had trained together for. Maybe five or six months at that point? And I just showed up in the gym one day and he was like, “All right, let’s do it.” And I pushed the car, yeah. And it wasn’t as hard as I thought, which was kind of crazy. There was someone in the front seat in case for some reason — the car is in neutral — but it’s going uphill. And I pushed it for a minute. Someone was in the car in case I like, crapped out, so it wouldn’t run me over. There was someone waiting there to put their foot on the brake. It’s safe, [so] don’t try it at home. Really don’t. It’s really probably not a safe thing to do, but it felt super satisfying, and I felt really crazy afterwards. Because when you do stuff like that, you get these crazy highs, and then you’re just kind of collapse onto the floor.

Is there a particular sequence or something that required such training? Or is it just a personal goal of yours?

No, it really all came out of ignorance, to be honest. I didn’t realize that most people don’t do their own stunts in these movies. I thought you did, and I’ve never been a particularly elegant or athletic person. I’m just an introvert with asthma, and felt like I needed to be able to do that. I just thought, “I don’t wanna be on set, and they ask me to do things, and I don’t know how to do it.”

So I started training as soon as I could, which was right after I wrapped, so it basically started right as I wrapped picture, I locked picture on the film that I directed. I then went into that, which then turned into nine months of training. And nine months of just “training-training,” and three months of stunt training with the stunt team. We spent two hours every day, five days a week.

Everyone just went along with it, and was like, “Cool.” It wasn’t until we started shooting — and I started doing all my own wire work stunts, and flips and stuff — that people were like, “You know — now we’ll tell you — nobody actually does this. We just didn’t want you to stop. But now that you’ve kind of accomplished this thing, we don’t normally do this.” And I was like, huh?

But I love it. I mean it definitely makes things more complicated in certain ways, because I could be taking a lot more naps than I am. But instead it’s really become a huge part of how I learned more about her, and became her, and embodied her was through that. It was through discovering my own strength. Pretty amazing thing.

Can you tell us a little bit about Carol’s personality? Especially in [the scene we watched filming], because she was being a little sassy, maybe she has a little bit of an ego to her. Is that how you look at it?

I mean, I think she has an ego, but in a healthy way. She doesn’t have an unrealistic expectation of herself, she just owns that she’s really good and really skilled. Which feels good to play. She also has an incredible sense of humor, makes fun of herself, makes fun of other people. Has no issue if someone makes fun of her.

So I will say that this character is probably the most dynamic character that I’ve ever played, there’s the most range. As of now, and we’ll see what the movie is, but as of now — it’s been the most range I’ve ever played in a character. I’ve had to go through every emotion possible with her. And a lot of this movie, although it has great comedy in it, there’s also real depth to it and emotion. So I think that the film will have a lot. Which, for me, that’s what I want. I wanna see complicated female characters. I wanna see myself, which is not a simple person. I surprise myself constantly by what’s happening and what’s coming up. So, hopefully, that’s what comes out on screen.

How has the part challenged you as an actress? Are there things where you found yourself going, “Oh, this is really testing my limits.”?

Well, the general answer is just getting through a movie like this is a real challenge of everything. Of mind, body, and spirit. Because it’s a long one. And because I added in the physical side to it, it’s like doing a triathlon or something. There are some days where I’m doing a fight sequence — I do a fight sequence for three days, and then at the end of the third day, after I’ve been punching and kicking, then it’s like, “Okay, now we’re gonna do this one piece where you’re crying, and it’s emotional,” and you’re like, “whoa.” And it moves so fast, and there’s so much that at a certain point you have to sort of trust your instincts…

How does it feel to be the lead character in the first female-led Marvel movie?

I don’t know how it’s any different. To be honest, I don’t want it to feel different. I’m kind of over the, “First female blah blah blah,” and “Wow, maybe women can actually do the same things that dudes can do.” What a crazy concept. I feel like the more we talk about it, the more we perpetuate the myth that it’s an impossible task. No, if it wasn’t like that before, it’s because it was wrong. That was just wrong. Now, we’re just doing what’s natural.

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What do you want the female audience to come away with? Rather than have that, is there anything in particular you were excited to see?

No. It doesn’t matter what I make, I feel firmly that art is made to be enjoyed and interpreted, and you get what you need out of it. My favorite books — I’ve read them multiple times in my life, and they mean something totally different to me every time I read them. Art isn’t made to be processed and labeled and organized in the way that we do it now. I even have a hard time with the idea of genre, and that we place value based off, “Well, it’s really good for a this kind of movie.” What’s that even mean?

I think there’s gonna be a lot there for people to digest and feel. And hopefully, it’ll be the movie that you wanna revisit again and again.

We heard that Kelly Sue DeConnick is consulting on the movie, which is really exciting.

Yeah.

And I’m assuming you’ve talked to her. Could you share maybe some advice, or stories, or just how she’s helped you get into Carol a little better?

I have to admit that talking with her was so surreal. I feel like I just blacked out. I felt really nervous, because it’s this thing that, this woman that she created, that I feel very certain she knows way better than I do.

I just was so honored to receive her blessing, and to see how excited she was. And that felt like a relief to me. Because she pushed this forward, you know? We wouldn’t be here without her, really. And I’m so grateful for that character that she created, and now we’re just kind of following the breadcrumb trail that she made, you know?

Can you talk to us about the relationship between Carol and Maria, and how Monica might view Carol?

I think the Maria dynamic is really important in this movie. She is the representation of love in this film. And it is something that I’m very proud of, that the love relationship, and it is a deep love relationship, is not by the same lustful definition that we usually attribute to movies of this size. That it’s more complex, and also I think more meaningful than most love relationships that I see in films like this.

And Maria, as a character, is an incredible badass in her own way. And they are equals, and I think seeing two women that have a playful competitiveness while also mutual respect and care — that have gone through so much together — there’s a lot of history. This is something that I’m excited to see. Because uncomplicated sort of female friendships are sort of rare to see. I have a lot of them in my life, so to be able to bring that on screen with someone who’s just so crazy talented, and smart, and beautiful, and wonderful — and is doing her own part to make sure that there are revelations in a movie that are her own — is just awesome.

This year, we had “Black Panther,” which was huge. And we all knew that is was going to perform well — and then we saw how well it really did. So are you excited or ready for the box office reaction that “Captain Marvel” is gonna get?

I’m not ready. [Laughs] I hope I’m not ready. Because I wanna be, if it is something, then I wanna be surprised, and I don’t wanna have expectation, because I’m not in it for that. I didn’t make this movie for any of those things, so that I could attach a numerical value to it.

But just the inspiration that comes with it.

Even that is not up to me, you know? You don’t get to decide if you’re an inspiration to people or not. I’m just gonna do what feels true to me, and if people wanna tag along, they can, and if they don’t, they can bounce, and that’s cool. I’m not gonna go out of my way to do things in order to be something to people.

All of my heroes were just unapologetically themselves. And they were flawed at times, and that’s okay. For me, it’s a part of who Carol is, too. She’s flawed. She’s not perfect. So in order for me — in order for me to feel comfortable stepping into this position, I have to accept my humanness, and remind everybody that I’m a human, and I’m an artist. And I just wanna make art, and that’s really it.

“Captain Marvel” hits theaters March 8, 2019. Are you excited for the film? Let us know in the comments.

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