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Below is a list of films based on Marvel Comics characters and properties including its various imprints. It includes live action and animated films, direct-to-video releases, and television movies.

Live-action films

Year Title Production studio(s) Notes
1944 Captain America Republic Pictures Serial; Marvel was then known as Timely Comics
1986 Howard the Duck Universal Pictures
1989 The Punisher New World Pictures Unreleased in the U.S. and Sweden
1990 Captain America 21st Century Film Corporation Direct-to-video
1994 The Fantastic Four New Horizons Unreleased
1998 Blade New Line Cinema
2000 X-Men 20th Century Fox
2002 Blade II New Line Cinema
Spider-Man Columbia Pictures
2003 Daredevil 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises
X2 20th Century Fox
Hulk Universal Pictures
2004 The Punisher Artisan Entertainment Distributed by Lions Gate in the U.S. and Columbia Pictures internationally
Spider-Man 2 Columbia Pictures Won 1 Oscar
Blade: Trinity New Line Cinema
2005 Elektra 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises
Man-Thing Lions Gate / Artisan Entertainment TV movie; released as a feature outside the U.S.
Fantastic Four 20th Century Fox
2006 X-Men: The Last Stand
2007 Ghost Rider Columbia Pictures
Spider-Man 3
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 20th Century Fox
2008 Iron Man Marvel Studios Distributed by Paramount Pictures. First release on the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Incredible Hulk. Distributed by Universal Pictures. Second release on the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Punisher: War Zone Lionsgate Entertainment Distributed by Columbia Pictures outside the U.S.
2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine 20th Century Fox
2010 Iron Man 2 Marvel Studios Distributed by Paramount Pictures; from Marvel CInematic Universe
2011 Thor
X-Men: First Class 20th Century Fox
Captain America: The First Avenger Marvel Studios Distributed by Paramount Pictures; from Marvel CInematic Universe
2012 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Columbia Pictures
Marvel's The Avengers Marvel Studios Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures1; from Marvel CInematic Universe
The Amazing Spider-Man Columbia Pictures Reboot
Forthcoming
2013 Iron Man 3 Marvel Studios Filming,[1] Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures1; from Marvel CInematic Universe
The Wolverine 20th Century Fox Filming[2]
Thor: The Dark World Marvel Studios Filming,[3] Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures; from Marvel CInematic Universe
Announced
2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Marvel Studios In development,[4] Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures; from Marvel CInematic Universe
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Columbia Pictures In development[5]
X-Men: Days of Future Past 20th Century Fox In development[6]
Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Studios In development,[7] Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures; from Marvel CInematic Universe
2015 Untitled Avengers Sequel In development,[8] Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures; from Marvel CInematic Universe
Ant-Man In development,[9] Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures; from Marvel CInematic Universe

Other Marvel imprints films

Year Title Production studio Notes
From Icon Comics
2010 Kick-Ass Lionsgate
Marv Films
Plan B Entertainment 		Distributed by Universal Pictures outside the U.S.
2013 Kick-Ass 2 Universal Studios Filming[10]
From Malibu Comics
1997 Men in Black Columbia Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
Parkes / MacDonald Productions 		Men in Black was originally published by Aircel Comics, until the company was bought out by Malibu Comics.
2002 Men in Black II Columbia Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
Parkes / MacDonald Productions
2012 Men in Black 3 Columbia Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
Parkes / MacDonald ImageNation

Animated films

In the early 1980s, two Japanese animated television movies were produced by Toei Animation that were based on Marvel's versions of Count Dracula and Frankenstein. The first was made in 1980 loosely based on The Tomb of Dracula comic book and released under the title Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned. The second, made in 1981, was loosely based on The Monster of Frankenstein comic book and released under the title Kyofu Densetsu: Kaiki! Furankenshutain. Since 2006, all animated films have been produced by Marvel Animation with Lionsgate Home Entertainment and have been released direct-to-video.

Year Title
2006 Ultimate Avengers
Ultimate Avengers 2
2007 The Invincible Iron Man
Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme
2008 Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow
2009 Hulk Vs
2010 Planet Hulk
Marvel Super Heroes 4D
2011 Thor: Tales of Asgard
Forthcoming
2013 Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United[11]
Iron Man: Rise of Technovore[12]

Television films

Year Title Production company Notes
1978 Dr. Strange Universal Television Pilot episode for an unproduced TV series
1979 Captain America
Captain America II: Death Too Soon
1988 The Incredible Hulk Returns New World Television / Bixby-Brandon Productions Revival attempts of the The Incredible Hulk TV series
1989 The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1990 The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1991 Power Pack New World Television Unreleased
1996 Generation X
1998 Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 20th Century Fox Television Pilot episode for an unproduced TV series
2006 Blade: House of Chthon New Line Television / Marvel Entertainment Pilot episode for the Blade TV series
2013 Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel[13] Walt Disney Entertainment / Marvel Entertainment

Television episodes released as films

The following were released in select foreign countries as feature films without receiving a domestic release.

Year Title Production company Notes
1977 The Amazing Spider-Man Charles Fries Productions, Columbia Pictures (distributor) Pilot episode of the The Amazing Spider-Man TV series edited to make a feature length film.
The Incredible Hulk Universal Television Pilot episodes of the The Incredible Hulk TV series.
Return of the Incredible Hulk
1978 The Incredible Hulk: Married The Incredible Hulk TV series episodes re-edited.
Spider-Man Strikes Back Charles Fries Productions The Amazing Spider-Man TV series episodes re-edited.
1979 Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge

Box office grosses[14]

Title Distributor Release Date Opening Domestic Worldwide (in Million)
Howard the Duck Universal August 1, 1986 $5,070,136 $16,295,774 $38.0
Blade New Line August 21, 1998 $17,073,856 $70,087,718 $131.2
X-Men Fox July 14, 2000 $54,471,475 $157,299,717 $296.3
Blade II New Line March 22, 2002 $32,528,016 $82,348,319 $155.0
Spider-Man Sony May 3, 2002 $114,844,116 $403,706,375 $821.7
Daredevil Fox February 14, 2003 $40,310,419 $102,543,518 $179.2
X2: X-Men United Fox May 2, 2003 $85,558,731 $214,949,694 $407.7
Hulk Universal June 20, 2003 $62,128,420 $132,177,234 $245.4
The Punisher Lionsgate April 16, 2004 $13,834,527 $33,810,189 $54.7
Spider-Man 2 Sony June 30, 2004 $88,156,227 $373,585,825 $783.8
Blade: Trinity New Line December 8, 2004 $16,061,271 $52,411,906 $128.9
Elektra Fox January 14, 2005 $12,804,793 $24,409,722 $56.7
Fantastic Four Fox July 8, 2005 $56,061,504 $154,696,080 $330.6
X-Men: The Last Stand Fox May 26, 2006 $102,750,665 $234,362,462 $459.4
Ghost Rider Sony February 16, 2007 $45,388,836 $115,802,596 $228.7
Spider-Man 3 Sony May 4, 2007 $151,116,516 $336,530,303 $890.9
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Fox June 15, 2007 $58,051,684 $131,921,738 $289.0
Iron Man Paramount May 2, 2008 $98,618,668 $318,412,101 $585.2
The Incredible Hulk Universal June 13, 2008 $55,414,050 $134,806,913 $263.4
Punisher: War Zone Lionsgate December 5, 2008 $4,271,451 $8,050,977 $10.1
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Fox May 1, 2009 $85,058,003 $179,883,157 $373.1
Iron Man 2 Paramount May 7, 2010 $128,122,480 $312,433,331 $623.9
Thor Paramount May 6, 2011 $65,723,338 $181,030,624 $449.3
X-Men: First Class Fox June 3, 2011 $55,101,604 $146,408,305 $353.6
Captain America: The First Avenger Paramount July 22, 2011 $65,058,524 $176,654,505 $368.6
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Sony February 17, 2012 $22,115,334 $51,774,002 $132.6
Marvel's The Avengers Disney May 4, 2012 $207,438,708 $623,357,910 $1,511.8
The Amazing Spider-Man Sony July 3, 2012 $62,004,688 $261,765,954 $752.0
Total Grosses $5,030,873,625 $10,920.0
Average Grosses $64,469,216 $179,674,058 $376.6

See also

Notes

  1. ^ As part of the deal transferring the distribution rights of future releases of Marvel Studios films to Disney, the Paramount Pictures logo appears in the films, The Avengers and Iron Man 3, the films promotions and its merchandise. As well as Paramount earning 8% of The Avengers income and 9% of Iron Man 3's income. However at the end of both films Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures will be credited. [15]

References

  1. ^ "Update on the Filming of Iron Man 3". ComingSoon.net. May 30, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  2. ^ "Hugh Jackman 'pumped' on day one of Wolverine filming".
  3. ^ McNary, Dave (2012-08-22). "'Thor' hammers Akinnuoye-Agbaje into villain role". Variety. Archived from the original on 2012-08-22. Retrieved 2012-08-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Marvel Entertainment on Twitter". April 5, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Scheduled for May 2, 2014". ComingSoon.net. August 6, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
  6. ^ Rich, Katey (May 31, 2012). "X-Men: First Class Sequel Sets Summer 2014 Release Date". Cinema Blend. Retrieved May 31, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Movie: Marvel Announces Newest Film At Comic-Con". July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "The Avengers 2 Release Date Confirmed For May 2015". Aug. 16, 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-16. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Goldberg, Matt (October 15, 2012). "ANT-MAN Set for November 6, 2015; IRON MAN 3 and THOR: THE DARK WORLD Confirmed for 3D; Disney Announces More Release Dates and Changes". Collider.com. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved October 15, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "New Kick-Ass 2 Set Pics Shows Jim Carrey Suited Up For Colonel Stars Action". OnTheFlix. September 23, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-23.
  11. ^ http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/10/04/iron-man-hulk-heroes-united-first-look-at-marvel-animations-debut-movie-exclusive/
  12. ^ "Marvel and Sony Announce New IRON MAN Animated Feature". newsarama.com. Retrieved October 08, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  13. ^ "Marvel Super Heroes Teaming with Phineas and Ferb". ign.com. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  14. ^ Box Office Mojo Franchises - Marvel Comics
  15. ^ Graser, Marc (October 11, 2011). "Why Par, not Disney, gets 'Avengers' credit". Variety. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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