MCU Phase 4 Films: Ranked Worst to Best

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As Thor: Love and Thunder hit the theaters last weekend, here's a look at its Phase 4 predecessors to see how they fared.

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ETERNALS

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While it featured a stellar ensemble cast and expanded the cinematic universe, most found its visuals and action sequences forgettable.

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DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

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Although the film tackled an ambitious plot-line, it struggled with its pacing and proper character development of the cast.

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SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF TEN RINGS

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One of the most aesthetic movies of Marvel so far, this film had great humor, fight choreography and character growth.

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BLACK WIDOW

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Making a character-driven story based on one of the most beloved characters can be hard, but Marvel did not disappoint and satisfied the right audience.

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SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

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Easily the highest ranking movie in any Marvel list, this film took viewers by storm with its unexpected cast appearances and the heart-breaking ending.

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While we personally enjoyed most of these films, some films were obviously a bigger success while others struggled a bit to hit the right mark.

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ARTISTREE

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