The Marvel movies turned superhero films into worldwide events, and every fan has a favorite. This One Gotta Go card puts four big ones together: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Avengers: Endgame, Black Panther and Guardians of the Galaxy.
You keep three and erase one from the timeline forever. Think about the theater moments you still remember, the movie you rewatch on a lazy Sunday and the one you could skip without missing much. Then make your pick and let the Marvel fans in your group make their case, spoilers and all.
The 4 choices on this card
A. Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home brought three generations of Spider-Man together and made theaters erupt in 2021. It is a huge crowd pleaser. The case against it is that much of its power comes from nostalgia for older films, so it works best if you already know them well.
Keep it if: You cheered in the theater when the surprises hit and you love all three versions of Spider-Man.
B. Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame was the finale of more than a decade of stories, and for a while it was the highest grossing movie of all time. It is a massive payoff. It is also three hours long and depends on knowing many earlier films to land fully.
Keep it if: You followed the whole saga and the final showdown is one of your favorite movie moments ever.
C. Black Panther
Black Panther became a cultural event in 2018 and was the first superhero film nominated for Best Picture. It has a world, a villain and a soundtrack all its own. If you prefer the lighter, joke-heavy Marvel films, it is the one you might cut.
Keep it if: You loved Wakanda, the music and the story, and you think it raised the bar for superhero movies.
D. Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy took a team of unknown characters and made them fan favorites with humor and a classic rock soundtrack. It is pure fun. It is also the most separate from the main Avengers story, which makes it the easiest to cut for some fans.
Keep it if: You still play the Awesome Mix and think Groot and Rocket are two of the best characters Marvel ever made.
Our take
We would cut Spider-Man: No Way Home. It is a joy, but much of its magic comes from earlier films, while Endgame closes the saga, Black Panther stands as its own landmark and Guardians proved Marvel could make anything work. The most fun debate usually comes from Endgame fans and Black Panther fans, since one is the big finale and the other is the cultural moment. Ask everyone which scene made them react the most in the theater.
How to play this card with friends
- Read the four choices out loud.
- Everyone picks the one they'd eliminate at the same time.
- Explain your pick. This is where the fun starts.
- Use the follow-up questions below to keep it going.
Follow-up questions to keep the debate going
- Which Marvel movie had the best theater experience?
- Is Endgame the best superhero finale ever made?
- Which Marvel soundtrack is the best?
- What Marvel movie would you add to this card?
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Marvel Movies: quick answers
What is the highest grossing Marvel movie?
Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, is the highest grossing Marvel Studios film and was for a time the highest grossing movie of all time worldwide. It brought together characters and stories from the earlier Marvel films in one big finale.
Was Black Panther nominated for Best Picture?
Yes. Black Panther was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and became the first superhero film to earn that nomination. It won three Oscars, for costume design, production design and original score, and remains one of the most celebrated superhero films.
