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Superhero films dominate modern cinema, with Marvel and DC properties regularly breaking box office records and reshaping Hollywood's approach to franchise filmmaking. But before Black Panther earned its Oscar nominations and The Dark Knight redefined what comic book movies could achieve, the genre weathered some spectacular failures. From early attempts like George Reeves' Superman and the Mole Men to recent misfires like Wonder Woman 1984, the superhero genre has produced some of cinema's most notorious disasters.These films represent more than just poor box office performance or critical rejection - they mark pivotal moments where studios fundamentally misunderstood their source material. Whether through severe budget constraints, troubled productions, or simple creative incompetence, these adaptations failed their comic book origins in spectacular fashion. From direct-to-video obscurities to big-budget catastrophes that derailed entire franchises, this collection of cape-wearing calamities serves as a reminder that even Batman, Superman, and their superpowered peers aren't immune to cinematic kryptonite.The following films stand as cautionary tales for future filmmakers, proving that neither star power nor iconic characters can save a superhero film from itself. From pre-MCU experiments to modern streaming disappointments, these movies demonstrate how not to bring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book heroes</a> to life.

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The 50 Worst Superhero Movies Ever Made

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The 50 Worst Superhero Movies Ever Made, Ranked

Jason Reed

United States

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