Although the distinction between graphic novel adaptations and so-called superhero films can be a bit vague, I've separated them for the benefit of those who are not especially fond of superheroes. Some comics/graphic novels can be quite entertaining and even thought-provoking, and it can also be surprising to learn a film's origins. Included are categories for toy and video game adaptations.
NOTE: Boldface titles are AI-enhanced top picks.
Comic/Graphic Novel/Manga Adaptations
- 300 franchise
- The Adventures of Tintin
- Ζon Flux
- Astro Boy
- Atomic Blonde
- Barbarella
- Big Hero 6
- Dick Tracy
- Edge of Tomorrow
- Flash Gordon 1982
- Ghost in the Shell
- Howard the Duck
- Joker
- Judge Dredd
- The Mask
- Men in Black franchise
- Oblivion
- Over the Hedge
- The Peanuts Movie
- Popeye
- RED franchise
- Road to Perdition
- Sin City franchise
- Snowpiercer
- Speed Racer
- Tank Girl
- V for Vendetta
- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Superhero Films
- Alita: Battle Angel
- Ant-Man franchise
- Aquaman
- The Avengers franchise
- Batman franchise
- Black Panther
- Black Widow
- Captain America franchise
- Captain Marvel
- Deadpool franchise
- Doctor Strange franchise
- Fantastic Four franchise
- The Flash
- Guardians of the Galaxy franchise
- Hancock
- Hellboy franchise
- Iron Man franchise
- Justice League franchise
- Logan
- Power Rangers
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- Spider-Man franchise
- Suicide Squad franchise
- Superman franchise
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Thor franchise
- Watchmen
- Wonder Woman franchise
- X-Men franchise
Toy Adaptations
- The Lego Movie franchise
- Mars Attacks!
- Toy Story franchise
- Transformers franchise
Video Game Adaptations
- Final Fantasy franchise
- Halo franchise
- Laura Croft Tomb Raider franchise
- Super Mario Bros.
- Uncharted
- Wing Commander