The top three highest-grossing films in history are Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Avatar, and Black Panther.
Black Panther is currently sitting at $688,009,489 and the number keeps climbing. So what is it about this film that makes it such a gigantic hit?
One reason could be because of the fantastic superhero outfits. Read on for 5 films with the best superhero costumes.
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1. X-Men Movies
As far as marvel costumes go, the all-black, serious costumes of the X-men film franchise are incredible.
The superhero outfits in the films are nothing like the Marvel costumes from the comic books. But in this case, it was a good idea to deviate from the source.
The multicolored individualized costumes wouldn’t have translated as well onto the big screen. Though some hardcore fans disagree, the rest of us understand why Brian Singer made the call to go with sleek and ultra-modern black garb.
2. Black Panther
Black Panther won dozens of awards. Everything from MTV movie award for the best hero to best visual effects.
It also earned the Critics Choice Movie Award for Best Costume Design. With good reason. The army of Wakanda looks both immaculate and intimidating.
The African artwork and beadwork play an important role in making the costumes look authentic.
As far as costumes for superheroes go, Black Panther’s costume in the film is more edgy and urban than in the comics. And we love it!
We can’t talk costumes without mentioning the stunning looks of Shuri throughout the film. The actress who plays Shuri will undoubtedly soon be one of the top female action actresses.
And Queen Ramonda’s costume leaves no doubt in viewers’ mind about who the Queen of Wakanda is.
There are so many reasons to love this film. And one of the top reasons is the incredible costumes.
3. Thor Films
The crown prince of Asgard needs to look the part. How can you represent a god through costume design? You need over-the-top power and state-of-art armor.
And we definitely see that in the first two Thor films.
Then in Ragnarok, the Hulk finally gets out of his torn pants and gets to don gladiator armor.
Though in the film this super hero’s costume isn’t quite identical to the comic, the spirit is there.
And what can we say about Hela’s costume besides wow? The headpiece, the sexy and goth costume. And of course, Cate Blanchet nails the performance.
4. Iron Man
The suit Tony Stark makes at home looks quite at home in his garage of luxury sports cars. And his suits keep evolving throughout the films.
Our favorites are the Iron Man Mk50 and War Machine Mk4 suits.
The accordion-looking semi-rigid joints of the suits keep Iron Man from looking like Rubber Man.
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5. Batman the Dark Knight
Throughout history, the Batman costumes have been brilliant or shudder-worthy in equal measures.
In the Dark Knight, they finally got it right. The ultra-tactical Batsuit in The Dark Knight is so sweet that even Lucius Fox (played by Morgan Freeman) drools over it in one scene.
It balances the practical and aesthetics perfectly. And let’s not overlook the Joker’s costume.
The brown tie, the green waistcoat, and the dark purple jacket are on a different playing field than Jack Nicholson’s cartoonish version.
And, of course, the messy, grunge makeup on this Joker highlight just how unhinged this villain truly is.
Final Thoughts on Superhero Costumes
There you have it! The top 5 superhero movies with the best superhero costumes.
One of the best things about fantasy films is the ability to lose yourself in another world. Costumes go a long way in making that possible.
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