Can You Match the Superhero Movie to the Year It Hit Theaters?
Test your MCU & superhero movie knowledge by connecting titles to their original release years in theaters!
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Superhero films have exploded into major cinematic events from the late 20th century to today. In this quiz, you’ll match iconic titles to the year they first hit theaters. No spoilers—just movie names and the times they made their big screen debuts.
➡️ Superhero Match Challenge: Powers to Their Heroes
Whether you remember the vintage charm of Superman in the '70s or the blockbuster tidal wave of the MCU era, each entry represents a moment when characters in capes changed the box office forever.
From Krypton to Wakanda
Some of these movies helped define what a superhero movie even is—Superman became the gold standard for comic book adaptations in 1978. The 2000s and 2010s introduced characters across Marvel and DC who became cultural icons. Think back: when did Iron Man kick off the MCU? When did Wonder Woman finally take center stage?
Every date here is tied to a premiere, a campaign, and a fan‑memory. Matching them all means you’ve been paying attention to the evolution of the genre—who suits up when, which villains surprised us, and what moment shifted the superhero film landscape.
