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Top 5 Highest Grossing Superhero Movies of All Time

1. Avengers: End Game

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Avengers: Endgame is the most popular Marvel movie of all time. With a worldwide gross of $2,797,800,564 in 2019, it grows as more Marvel fans come to light. This movie has been known as one of the most sure-al Marvel movies due to its powerful storyline and incredible special effects. It was one of the last movies so far where we saw almost everyone in the MCU come together to defeat Thanos once and for all.


2. Avengers: Infinity War

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Avengers: Infinity War came out just a year before Avengers: End Game in 2018, which now has a worldwide gross of $2,048,359,754. Avengers: Infinity War was a huge success and set the stage for Avengers: End Game. The film was extremely well received and culminated in 10 years of Marvel Cinematic Universe films. As a result, it was highly anticipated and fans rushed to theaters. It was a fitting tribute to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a perfect ending to the Avengers saga.


3. Spiderman: No Way Home

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Now, it's no wonder that Spiderman: No Way Home is so high on the list of the highest-grossing superhero films as, although it was only released recently in 2021, it had a staggering worldwide revenue of $1,921,847,111. It was the highest-grossing superhero film of 2021, topping the previous record set by The Avengers. The movie was well-received by both critics and audiences alike, with many praising its strong characters and intense action sequences. It is a testament to the power of the Spider-Man franchise with the old Spider-Man's, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, returning.


4. The Avengers

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In 2012, The Avengers was the first movie where the original MCU superheroes came together as a team for the first time. They defeated Thor's brother Loki as he tried to gain dominance over the world. With a staggering $1,518,812,988 in worldwide gross, it's no wonder that this movie is rated as the fourth highest. This movie was so successful that it sparked sequels, spin-offs, and other movies.


5. Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Avengers: Age of Ultron is the next movie after The Avengers where we see the newly formed group work together to face an unknown enemy. With a gross of $1,402,809,540 in 2015, The Avengers faced Ultron which was originally Tony Stark's invention to 'protect the world', which ended up being a crazed AI that wanted to do anything to destroy the world. This movie was so popular due to its portrayal of classic heroes and their determination to save the world despite overwhelming odds. The film was also visually stunning with epic action scenes and special effects. It also featured a memorable villain in Ultron that was both terrifying and sympathetic.


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