8 MCU Movies Better Than Avengers: Endgame

8. Black Panther (2018)

Black Panther was a refreshing and satisfying departure from the usual kind of Marvel movie we had come to expect. It was less about super villains and super powers as it was about power in general, and the cultural impact misplaced power can have, and how power in the right hands can bring a nation together. It was also a hell of a lot of fun.

A far tighter, and naturally, smaller story than Endgame, Black Panther was a breath of fresh air due to its villain not trying to destroy the entire world or universe, but rather employing a more nuanced human approach, courtesy of a brilliant performance by Michael B. Jordan.

Black Panther exceeded all expectations and went on to become one of the most financially successful Marvel movies ever, with a global box office take of over a billion dollars. What was even more impressive was its seven Oscar nominations, including being the first superhero film to be nominated for Best Picture.