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Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Deadpool (2016) is an American superhero film distributed by 20th Century Fox and serves as the eighth installment in the X-Men film series. The protagonist, Wade Wilson, works as a small-time mercenary until he meets and falls in love with Vanessa. However, their idyllic life takes a turn when Wilson is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Fortunately, a man offers him a cure that would grant him superhero powers. Despite initially declining, Wilson agrees and meets Ajax, the mastermind behind the project. During the treatment process, it becomes clear that it involves transforming into a mutant and ...

The film Doctor Strange (2016) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it joins the ranks of the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Kathmandu, sorcerer Kaecilius and his zealots viciously attack Kamar-Taj, home to the Ancient One who has trained all its students in mystical arts including Kaecilius himself. The Ancient One attempts to catch the traitors but they manage to escape. Meanwhile, in New York City, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange is involved in a car accident which renders his hands unusable for surgery. His colleague Christine ...

Captain America: Civil War (2016), a superhero film from Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, follows the events of the first two Captain America movies. As political leaders question the actions of heroes like Captain America and Iron Man, the two find themselves on opposite sides. Tony Stark believes in regulation, while Steve Rogers disagrees. This disagreement leads to a rift within their team, The Avengers. At a United Nations meeting to discuss regulation, an explosion kills several individuals, including T’Chaka, King of Wakanda. The investigation reveals that Bucky Barnes (aka the Winter Soldier), a friend of Captain America ...

Suicide Squad (2016) is an American superhero film based on the DC Comics team of supervillains and anti-heroes who share the same name. In response to Superman’s death, US intelligence officer Amanda Waller successfully convinces the government to launch Task Force X. This team consists of criminals and supervillains who will work together to combat any metahuman threats under Waller’s control. To ensure their obedience, each member has a nanite bomb implanted in their neck that can be triggered remotely if they attempt to rebel or escape. As an added incentive, their sentences will be reduced if they are successful in their mission. The role of ...

The show Jessica Jones (2015–2019), developed by Melissa Rosenberg for Netflix, is an adaptation of the Marvel Comics character. It exists in the same universe as the Marvel films and is one of several series leading up to The Defenders crossover event. Jessica, a superpowered individual, had a short-lived stint as a superhero until Kilgrave, her arch-nemesis, tragically drove her to take a life. She then changes careers to become a private detective. However, when Kilgrave resurfaces, Jessica must once again confront him to put an end to his reign of terror. Following a ...

Daredevil (2015–2018), a Netflix series based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, follows Matt Murdock, who gained unique and powerful senses after a chemical spill blinded him as a child. By day, he uses his abilities as a lawyer at his own firm, while at night he patrols Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil, bringing justice to those who need it most. This series was also the first of its kind on Netflix and eventually led to the crossover miniseries The Defenders. Season 1. After ‘the incident’, criminals of various backgrounds ...

Nightwing and Robin (2015), the 45-second short film, takes place during the events of Justice League: Throne of Atlantis in the DC Animated Movie Universe. In response to Batman’s call, the two lead characters are tasked with locating and apprehending Scarecrow, who had aided the Justice League. While Jason O’Mara reprises his role as Batman in this story, only his voice is heard, leaving Nightwing and Robin without any lines. Additionally, Talon (who will later appear in Batman vs. Robin) makes a brief silent appearance in the movie.

Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015) is an American animated superhero film that belongs to the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. The movie presents a unique version of the popular DC Comics superhero group, the Justice League. In this alternate universe, the team consists of Batman (Dr. Kirk Langstrom), Wonder Woman (Bekka), and Superman (Hernan Guerra, son of General Zod). Unlike their traditional counterparts, this group operates as a ruthless enforcer of order on Earth, eliciting mixed reactions from the public – a mixture of both admiration and animosity. During their reign, three scientists – Victor Fries, Ray Palmer, and ...

An American animated superhero film, Batman vs. Robin (2015), is the 23rd installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the fifth in the DC Animated Movie Universe. Previously, a young Bruce Wayne discovered his father’s knowledge of a secretive group called the Court of Owls. Following his parents’ tragic death, Bruce suspects the Court’s involvement but is unable to find proof, leading him to believe it was merely a myth. In present day, Bruce’s son Damian takes on the identity of Robin and saves a group of kidnapped children from Dollmaker (aka Anton Schott), who has been transforming them into dolls. However, ...

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015) is an animated superhero film that features the renowned DC Comics team. As the 22nd installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the fourth in the DC Animated Movie Universe, it follows the epic journey of the Justice League. During a routine patrol in the Atlantic, all crew members aboard USS California are killed by an unknown assailant. Colonel Steve Trevor informs Cyborg of this tragedy at S.T.A.R. Labs, prompting him to teleport to the submarine using a Boom tube. There, he discovers handprints on the hull and missing nuclear missiles. Alongside Flash, Shazam, Superman, Wonder ...

Supergirl (2015–2021) is an American superhero drama television series based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg, it originally aired on CBS before moving to the CW from 2015 to 2021. In the first season, Kara, also known as Supergirl, reluctantly reveals her powers as she becomes National City’s protector. However, in doing so, she uncovers a shocking truth – that many criminals her mother had imprisoned are hiding on Earth, including ...

Agent Carter (2015–2016), an American television series, was created by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely for ABC. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Peggy Carter and follows her roles in Captain America: The First Avenger and the short film Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the show maintains continuity with the franchise’s films and other television series. Starring Hayley Atwell as Captain America’s Peggy Carter, it is set in 1946 after World War II has ended. Dealing with a ...

Ant-Man (2015), an American superhero film, is based on the Marvel Comics characters Scott Lang and Hank Pym. It is the 12th film in the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe and was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. In 1989, scientist Hank Pym left his position at S.H.I.E.L.D. after learning of their attempt to duplicate his Ant-Man shrinking technology. Concerned about the potential danger of this technology falling into the wrong hands, Pym vows to keep it hidden for the rest of his life. Unfortunately, in present times, Pym’s estranged daughter Hope van Dyne and former protégé Darren Cross have taken ...

Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) is the 11th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sequel to The Avengers (2012), it was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. In Sokovia, a country in Eastern Europe, the Avengers—Tony Stark, Thor, Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, and Clint Barton—conduct a raid on a Hydra facility run by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker. They encounter two of Strucker’s test subjects: Pietro, who possesses superhuman speed, and Wanda Maximoff, who has telepathic and telekinetic abilities. After apprehending Strucker and ...

A short film Batman Beyond (2014) pays tribute to the 75th anniversary of Batman by drawing inspiration from Darwyn Cooke’s version. The original voice cast from the show is included, along with appearances by robotic batmen from various adaptations such as The New Batman Adventures, The Batman, and Beware the Batman. In addition, iconic versions of Batman portrayed by Michael Keaton, Adam West, and the original comic book iteration from 1939 also make brief cameos. Terry flies into the Batcave to find ...

Son of Batman (2014) is an animated superhero film that belongs to the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series and the DC Animated Movie Universe. Based on Batman and Son by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert from 2006, the story follows Damian Wayne, son of Talia and Batman, as he is trained by his grandfather Ra’s al Ghul to take over the League of Assassins. However, their plans are disrupted when Slade Wilson and his team attack the League’s headquarters, resulting in Ra’s’ defeat and death. In order to keep Damian ...

Justice League: War (2014) is an American animated superhero film based on the DC Comics team. Adapted from the storyline of Justice League: Origin by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee, it follows a series of abductions in Gotham City. When video footage links Batman to the incidents, Green Lantern intervenes and nearly gets defeated by a Parademon. However, Batman arrives to help and they both chase the alien creature into the sewers. After it explodes, they find a Mother Box and realize it’s from another world. To uncover more information, they turn to Superman for ...

Big Hero 6 (2014) is an American animated film by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Inspired by the Marvel Comics superhero team created by Man of Action, the film is set in a futuristic city called San Fransokyo (a combination of San Francisco and Tokyo). The main character is Hiro Hamada, a 14-year-old high school graduate and robotics genius who competes in illegal underground robot fights. To steer him away from this dangerous world, his older brother Tadashi, who studies at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, brings him to the institute’s research lab where he meets Tadashi’s friends: Go Go, Wasabi, Honey ...

In Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014), an animated superhero film, Batman saves the Riddler from assassination by Amanda Waller, director of A.R.G.U.S. He then delivers Riddler back to Arkham Asylum. In response, Waller captures several criminals including Black Spider and Captain Boomerang and enlists them in the Suicide Squad. They are tasked with breaking into Arkham and retrieving a thumbdrive hidden in Riddler’s cane containing sensitive information about the squad. To ensure their compliance, Waller implants nano-bombs in their necks. After KGBeast tries to leave and is killed by Waller, the remaining members are sent to Gotham City to receive equipment from ...

The Flash (2014–2023) is an American superhero television series created by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Geoff Johns for The CW. It centers around the DC Comics character Barry Allen, who possesses incredible speed and uses it to combat crime. The show takes place in the same fictional universe as Arrow, known as the Arrowverse. After premiering on October 7, 2014, on The CW, it ran for nine seasons until May 24, 2023. Grant Gustin stars as Barry ...