MCU Movies, Ranked

Became the highest-grossing film of all time on release with $2.799 billion worldwide (later passed by Avatar's re-release), and holds a 94% RT critics score, capping the Infinity Saga as the franchise's commercial peak.

The only MCU film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar; it won 3 Academy Awards (Costume Design, Production Design, Original Score) from 7 nominations and holds a 96% RT critics score, the highest-rated MCU entry.

Grossed over $2.05 billion worldwide (among the highest ever at release) with an 85% RT score; its Thanos snap cliffhanger is one of the most-discussed cinematic moments of the decade.

The first film to gross over $1.5 billion worldwide, it proved the shared-universe model with a 91% RT critics score and defined the modern blockbuster team-up.

Effectively an Avengers film disguised as a Cap sequel. The airport battle, the Bucky-Tony finale, and the ideological Cap-vs-Iron Man split make it one of the most consequential and best-executed MCU entries.

The film that launched the MCU, earning a 94% RT score and two Oscar nominations (Visual Effects, Sound Editing); the franchise's foundational entry.

A 92% RT score and Oscar nomination for visual effects; its soundtrack 'Awesome Mix Vol. 1' hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the first album of previously released songs to do so.

Grossed $1.9 billion worldwide (highest of the pandemic era) and earned a 93% RT score plus a Best Visual Effects Oscar nomination.

Widely cited as the best Captain America film with a 90% RT score and an Oscar nomination for visual effects; frequently tops critic rankings of the MCU.

The definitive MCU Spider-Man debut solo film. Tom Holland's grounded high-school take, Michael Keaton's Vulture as a genuinely great grounded villain, and the Homecoming twist land it firmly in A tier.

Bigger, more emotional follow-up with the Yondu sacrifice delivering one of the MCU's best gut-punch endings. Gorgeous visuals and strong found-family core keep it in A.

Revitalized the Thor sub-franchise with a 93% RT score and over $850 million worldwide, praised for its comedic tone shift.

Earned an 89% RT score and an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects, grossing $677 million worldwide.

Crossed $1.1 billion worldwide (a top MCU grosser), though its 79% RT critics score contrasts with a far more divided audience score that sat around 45-50% amid review-bombing.

Charming WWII origin that sells Steve Rogers' heart and sets up decades of MCU story. A bit dated and slower than later entries, so solid B.

A fun, low-stakes heist palate-cleanser with Paul Rudd's charm carrying it. Enjoyable but minor in the grand scheme, landing it in B.

Branagh's Shakespearean origin gives Thor a strong debut and introduces Loki, the MCU's best villain. The Earthbound middle drags, so a comfortable B.

A drop to a 72% RT score amid criticism for overstuffed franchise setup, marking the first widely acknowledged step down in quality.

Despite a $1.4 billion gross, its 76% RT score marked a notable critical dip from the original Avengers' 91%, with reviewers citing bloat.

Frequently ranked the worst or near-worst MCU film, holding a 67% RT score and routinely bottoming out critic and fan consensus rankings.

Long the lowest-grossing MCU film at roughly $264 million worldwide (until The Marvels), its 67% RT score and recast lead left it a semi-orphaned early entry.

The lowest-grossing MCU film ever at $206.1 million worldwide against a reported ~$270-370 million budget, the franchise's most notorious box-office bomb with the worst MCU opening weekend.