10 Best Superhero Comedies, Ranked (According To IMDb)

Whether it be a loving homage to the source material, an eye-opening deconstruction, or a straight-up parody, the subgenre Superhero Comedy continues to grow as the popularity for comic-book adaptations refuses to wane. The upcoming releases of Thor: Love and Thunder, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and DC League of Super-Pets promise to continue the tradition of thrilling audiences while throwing hard-hitting punches to the funny bone.

What do fans and audiences consider to be the best super-powered ensemble comedies? The ratings of IMDb users can help you find the best superhero films that are also hilarious.

10 Incredibles 2 (2018) - 7.6

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If Incredibles 2 doesn't quite soar to the heights of its superior predecessor, director Brad Bird continues to heighten the genuine family dynamic at the core of its story. Despite its familiar plot, the Pixar animated sequel lands the right punches when it focuses on the role reversal between Bob and Helen Parr as well as the eccentricities of their powerful infant son Jack-Jack.

With most of the original voice cast reprising their roles, the chemistry that bonds this unit of supers remain as strong as ever. Returning as Bob a.k.a. Mr. Incredible, Craig T. Nelson flexes his comedic muscles as the patriarchal father who struggles with his new position as a stay-at-home father while his wife, Elastigirl, becomes the breadwinner, challenging traditional gender norms. Hilarity ensues as the once permissive father descends into a state of paternal anxiety, all the more heightened by his scene-stealing, stress-inducing child.

9 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) - 7.6

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A few minor scratches aren't enough to let this stellar sequel skip a beat. While not as fresh as the original break-out hit, James Gunn keeps the record turning with his demented, Troma-inspired sense of humor.

Admittedly, while the over-reliance on humor tends to undercut a few dramatic scenes, the jokes, for what it's worth, can be laugh-out-loud funny. The comedy mostly succeeds when it transpires from organic, character-driven moments such as Peter Quill and his father, Ego, having a long overdue father-son-catch with balls of energy, and the odd friendship that develops between Drax and Mantis. If anything, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 features a fantastic quote from mercenary leader Yondu who proudly proclaims, "I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!"

8 Kick-Ass (2010) - 7.6

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Before taking on the bonkers spy-thriller series Kingsman, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn adapted another darkly comedic story from Mark Millar to the screen. Kick-Ass colorfully asks the question, "What if the everyday person decided to mask up and fight crime?" and is met with brutally violent results.

The story follows an ordinary teenager who gets himself in too deep with the criminal underworld after dawning a scuba suit in an optimistic attempt to avenge New York. Vaughn draws a thin, bloody line between crass deconstruction and thrilling revenge drama but always keeps the tone firmly tongue-in-cheek. Standout supporting performances, including a youthful Chloë Grace Moretz as the foul-mouthed assassin Hit-Girl and Mark Strong as the increasingly desperate mob boss, Frank D'Amico, add layers of delightful weirdness to this stylistically cynical romp.

7 Deadpool 2 (2018) - 7.7

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Ryan Reynolds returns as the "Merc with a Mouth" with the same explosive energy that made the original such a box office success. Under the stylish direction of David Leitch (John Wick, Atomic Blonde), the action setpieces, as well as the physical humor, are proficiently choreographed.

2018's Deadpool 2 centers around the titular character and his mission to protect a young mutant from the vengeful, time-traveling cyborg Cable. Wade Wilson, of course, sways the antagonistic brute, played deadpan by Josh Brolin, into an awkwardly mismatched team-up that makes the proceeding trip even more ludicrous. The highlight of the movie occurs when members of Deadpool's newly assembled "X-Force" are almost instantly killed off in hysterically grim skydiving-related accidents along with a shocking cameo from Brad Pitt.

6 Big Hero 6 (2014) - 7.8

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Combining the golden-age wonder of Walt Disney Animation Studios with the excellence of Marvel Comics, Big Hero 6 is packed with action, heart, and plenty of giggles. The beautifully animated feature centers on the relationship between a teenage engineer, Hiro, and his beloved brother's healthcare bot Bayamax. Together they form a superteam, along with Hiro's classmates, to ward off a high-tech threat.

The film interestingly tinkers with the idea in which death can be a powerful motivator to do good. While that deconstruction is played mainly for dramatic effect, it's the inflatable Bayamax that generates the bulk of the humor as it adorably stumbles its way through the futuristic city of San Fransokyo. Devoted to learning more about human emotions, the huggable machine will return in the upcoming Disney+ series Baymax!

5 Thor: Ragnarok (2017) - 7.9

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The third time's a charm for the God of Thunder who reigns supreme under the direction of Taika Waititi in what is regarded as one of the funniest, and overall, best entries in the MCU. The ultimate superhero team-up pairs Thor and Hulk, amongst others, in a battle to prevent the destruction of Asgard, injected with the filmmaker's charmingly off-beat sensibilities.

Waititi, known for What We Do in The Shadows and Jojo Rabbit, impeccably captures the strange otherworldliness of the cosmic universe with his peculiar cast of supporting characters (including Jeff Goldblum as the fittingly eccentric Grandmaster). The director also portrays the fan-favorite Korg through the use of motion capture, enlivening the ghost-hating pile of rocks with his signature goofy awkwardness.

4 The Incredibles (2004) - 8.0

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Pixar and creator Brad Bird took a bold step with The Incredibles proving, yet again, that children are not always the target demographic for animated features. Not only does it provide exceptional fare for younger viewers, but the superbly animated superhero caper also features one of the most resonating depictions of mid-life crisis in film.

Nominated for an Academy Award, Bird's original screenplay juxtaposes the glory of being a heroic figure to the crushing mundanity of a normal, suburban life. The conversations, more specifically the bickerings, between members of the family are so relatable that the Parrs comes off more authentic than most live-action families portrayed in media. Unafraid of exploring its mature themes, the film also contains one of the strongest, bleakest arguments against supers wearing a cape.

3 Deadpool (2016) - 8.0

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Before Deadpool stole audiences' hearts on Valentine's Day 2016, the fourth-wall-breaking mutant was poorly introduced in the misguided X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Despite the botched depiction, Ryan Reynolds remained immensely passionate to properly adapt the comic-book antihero created by Rob Liefeld. Eventually, he would team up with VFX artist Tim Miller to give the unkillable mercenary a second life.

It bears repeating: Reynolds portrays Wade Wilson to a tee. With his infinite arsenal of sarcastic wit and improvised meta-jokes, the actor perfectly embodies the character. The film, itself, contains some brilliant deconstruction of the genre including a fantastically self-aware title sequence set to Juice Newton's "Angel of the Morning."

2 Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - 8.0

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Guardians of the Galaxy cranks the Marvel Cinematic Universe to eleven. With his affinity for absurdity, bad taste, and heart-warming weirdos, Gunn exhibits his beautifully warped style that, like Jackson Pollack, has become instantly recognizable.

After The Avengers proved that an unlikely team can save the day with a sense of humor, Guardians doubles down with a crew of misfits consisting of, but not limited to, an anthropomorphic plant who can only utter a single phrase, and a warrior too literal to understand metaphors. Furthermore, Gunn uses his skill for soundtrack placement to comedic effect with a few welcomely unexpected needle drops. Subverting the typical third-act final battle sequence, Starlord, the leader of the ragtag group,  distracts the utterly confused villain with a dance-off challenge to Five Stairsteps. None of it should work, and yet, it stands as one of the most uproarious entries in MCU thus far.

1 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) - 8.4

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Opening up the multiverse leaves more room to get weird. From producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a triumph in animation and an outrageously clever exploration of support systems as well as what it means to wear the mask. The origin story of Miles Morales, albeit rousing, is sprinkled with amazingly preposterous characters like Spider-Man Noir and Spider-Ham.

As a celebration of everything "Spider-Man", the film endearingly takes swings at the more ridiculous aspects of the long-running franchise. No jokes are off-limits from the riff on the infamous Spider-Man 3 dance scene to the references of shameless product licensing. That being said, the film also earns hearty laughs from the more grounded character moments like when Miles receives pickup advice from his uncle. Great "THWIPS!," even better quips.

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