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Top Superhero Flicks We’re Super Excited For!

Top Superhero Flicks We’re Super Excited For!

Next month’s highly anticipated release of Star Wars: Episode VII is the perfect reminder of just how much we love fawning over fictional characters on the silver screen. Heck, it’s the reason why so many people blindly purchased Star Wars: Battlefront – it’s the closest thing they’ve come to playing with their Star Wars action figures since they were kids. The same can be said for superheroes – people love watching their favorite heroes on screen, regardless of how childish the character’s objectives may be. Sometimes the buildup can be too much and we need something to soothe our inner child before we blow a gasket like we’re waiting for presents on Christmas eve. Our Top Seven Upcoming Superhero Movies is just that, a means to feed the hype machine desperately seeking to make its appearance during your weekly staff meeting or in-between your pop quizzes and arduous statistics homework. My fellow superhero nerds, please enjoy!

Deadpool (February, 2016)

Deadpool (February, 2016)

Deadpool finally makes his long-awaited solo debut after appearing in X-Men Origins: Wolverine back in the summer of 2009. Ryan Reynolds will again play Wade Wilson turned Deadpool, donning the red suit of awesomeness. This one is a must-see for all of my fellow X-Men fans looking for some much-needed mutant relief.

X-Men: Apocalypse (May, 2016)

X-Men: Apocalypse (May, 2016)

With so many X-Men movies preceding X-Men: Apocalypse , it’s difficult to keep your head focused on exactly what’s happening next. All you need to know is the latest version of X-Men has a stellar cast of characters, minus Jenifer Lawrence of course, and a fresh storyline to move the great franchise forward. Apocalypse is the perfect antagonist to pin the new squad of mutants against and should provide for a nice springboard to carry the series forward.

Gambit (October, 2016)

Gambit (October, 2016)

Probably one of the most underrated superheroes of all time, Gambit finally makes his standalone debut on the big screen. I’d certainly put Gambit higher on this list, but I’m a little wary of Channing Tatum playing the famed role. Nonetheless, Gambit’s long-awaited solo debut is a welcome sight.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (May, 2017)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (May, 2017)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 couldn’t come soon enough. The movie is still within preproduction stage, which means we have zero information about the direction of the film. However, if the full cast of hilarious characters makes a comeback from the first offering, then it should be an equally exciting film, to say the least. We’re hoping Groot maintains his deep and introspective dialogue in Vol. 2 .

Captain America: Civil War (May, 2016)

Captain America: Civil War (May, 2016)

Captain America: Civil War is said to pick up from where The Avengers: Age of Ultron left off. The latest edition from Marvel pits Captain America against Iron Man in a battle over a piece of questionable governmental legislation. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans will play their respective roles with a wealth of Marvel characters jumping in on the action as well. The old man and the tin can will finally square off in a battle that’s been brewing for years.

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (March, 2016)

Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (March, 2016)

Speaking of epic showdowns. Batman and Superman will finally go toe-to-toe next March when DC’s favorite superheroes clash in the follow-up to Man of Steel . The film is said to not only follow the aftermath of Man of Steel , but will also serve as a prequel to DC’s upcoming film dump. Aquaman, Cyborg, Flash, and Wonder Woman are all said to be included within the film. I wonder who wins?

Suicide Squad (August, 2016)

Suicide Squad (August, 2016)

A CheactCC list of top superhero movies would not be complete without DC’s Suicide Squad , even though half the goons don’t possess superhuman powers. Nonetheless, Suicide Squad nabbed our top spot and should shake up the box office in late August 2016 with its dark and sinister plotline. Bring on the Joker and all his craziness!

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