Best Superhero Movies for Kids

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... some of our favorite superhero movies! If you're looking for a great family movie for your comic book lover, then this list is for you. Superhero movies have never been so popular, but some are better than others. Our picks are all excellent, action-packed, and full of strong role models. These men and women are sure to save the day and beat the bad guys when it really counts. From The Incredibles to Black Panther, there's something here for every superhero-loving kid, tween, and teen.

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Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel Poster Image
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Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel

age 5+

Hilarious movie combines the best of two cartoon worlds.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)
The Powerpuff Girls Movie Poster Image
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The Powerpuff Girls Movie

age 6+

Funny, exciting, and involving.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)
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Batkid Begins

age 7+

Tremendously heartwarming, positive docu for all ages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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Big Hero 6

age 7+

Awesome origin story is action-packed, deals with grief.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis

age 7+

Super-brave, super-capable girls win the day and sell toys.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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MOVIE

The Incredibles

age 7+

Top-notch, action-packed fun for the entire family.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2004)
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The Lego Batman Movie

age 7+

Clever, creative, action-packed adventure/toy ad.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
Scooby-Doo & Batman: The Brave and the Bold movie poster
MOVIE

Scooby-Doo & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

age 7+

Witty crossover adventure has comic book violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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Batman vs. Two-Face

age 8+

Clever animated throwback to '60s Batman has some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
Stan Lee's Mighty 7: Beginnings Poster Image
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Stan Lee's Mighty 7: Beginnings

age 8+

Unlikely hero team has positive social messages for kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
Superman: The Movie Poster Image
MOVIE

Superman: The Movie

age 8+

Super-nostalgic superhero adventure still soars.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1978)
Superman II Poster Image
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Superman II

age 8+

Witty, action-packed superadventure with big themes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1981)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Movie Poster Image: Miles Morales as Spider-Man
MOVIE

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

age 9+

Excellent, intense adventure has thrills, humor, heart.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Movie Poster
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

age 9+

Spidey sequel is an action-packed delight; peril, violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
Antboy Poster Image
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Antboy

age 10+

Some iffy humor in quirky Danish tween superhero movie.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
Captain Marvel Movie Poster: Captain Marvel stands, electric power surrounding her body
MOVIE

Captain Marvel

age 10+

Powerful female superhero story has some violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
Legends of the Knight Poster Image
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Legends of the Knight

age 10+

Stirring docu sees superhero as powerful motivator for good.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)
Spider-Man: Homecoming Poster Image
MOVIE

Spider-Man: Homecoming

age 10+

Diverse, entertaining reboot has some language, violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
Aquaman Poster Image
MOVIE

Aquaman

age 10+

Underwater origin story has lots of comic book action.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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Spider-Man

age 11+

Fun movie, but may be too intense for younger kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)