10 Greatest Superhero Movie Endings Of All Time
Looking at the endings that made us cheer, blew us away, or made us tear up.
It's easy to understand why comic book movies are the most lucrative genre in cinema. What comic fan isn't excited about seeing an iconic hero or villain being adapted for the big screen for the first time? Who doesn't want to see colourful characters have inventive and epic battles? What die-hard moviegoer isn't a little curious to see the latest reboot of Batman?
But there's one part of a superhero movie that moviegoers usually don't focus on; the ending. Most superhero films, even the best ones, have the same predictable climax. The hero defeats the bad guy, rescues the damsel-in-distress, and saves the world. You can probably count on one hand the amount of superhero films that don't have this tired and cliched resolution.
But sometimes, a generically satisfying ending isn't good enough. To really leave an impact, some superhero films conclude with a shocking revelation, a tear-jerking scene, a jaw-dropping tease for a sequel, or the perfect send-off for a character.
Having a mind-blowing finale is easier said than done but this list of superhero movies managed to pull it off.
10. Superman
It's crazy that Richard Donner's Superman has hit the forty-year mark and yet, still stands the test of time. It's corny as hell but its gorgeous score, creative effects, and Christopher Reeve's perfect depiction of the Last Son of Krypton made the film such a hit, it ignited the entire superhero genre. But even after fifty bajillion comic book adaptations, Donner's film is still one of the best.
Although Supes is uncompromisable and will never stop fighting the good fight, what makes him truly iconic is his ability to achieve the impossible. After Lex Luthor detonates a missile at the San Andreas Fault, it decimates the area, killing Lois Lane.
Defying his father's orders not to interfere in human history, he travels at the speed of light, turning back time several minutes, allowing him to prevent Lois' death.
After sending Luthor to jail, we see Superman smile into the camera as he flies over the Earth, reassuring us that he will always be here to protect the world. Coupling the shot with John Williams masterful score has made this moment stand the test of time.