10 Coolest Weapons In Sci-Fi Movies

9. Captain America's Shield - The Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Granted superhero movie weapons deserve a list of their own, but this one simply cannot be set aside. One of the most famous byproducts of the human enhancement experiment trope, Steve Rogers aka Captain America was armed with a special star spangled shield made with vibranium.

The strongest metal in the Marvel universe gave this trusty weapon incredible power, durability and range of use. Cap used it for everything from deflecting energy beams to shielding bystanders to smashing enemy defenses with a toss of his super-powered Frisbee.

The legacy of the shield isn’t simply limited to on screen significance. Much like the Proton Park, it is one of the most replicated and cosplayed objects in history. Just about every toymaker or casual enthusiast has likely made a Captain America shield at least once in their lives, with the MCU catapulting the star-spangled Avenger's iconic weapon to newfound heights of popularity over the last decade.

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After battling Galactus and pinning Hulk Hogan in the main event of Wrestlemania, I've taken a break from living in fantasy worlds, to focus on writing about them. I'm a comic book geek, a wrestling mark, a break dancer, and a scientist. One of those things may not be true.