Proved to be a dominant force in pop-culture history, it’s not hard to see why.

What made it even better was how itwas just a great film in its own right.

Embracing the expansiveness of the MCU,Spider-Man: No Way Homewas a true multiversal epic.

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And we’re not just talking about Maguire, Garfield, and Holland.

Now, the Avengers face their most dangerous foe: each other.

Deeply rooted in humanity, this film was a story about diverging ideologies and the fracturing of relationships.

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It was heartbreaking to see our favorite heroes villainize each other.

But at least it was done in an intriguing and entertaining way.

Unfortunately, inheriting the throne does not come easy.

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Thankfully, Ryan Coogler gave us a masterpiece thatcompletely elevated the superhero genre.

Indeed, fromAngela BassetttoMichael B. Jordan, this movie was blessed with an incredible cast.

No longer were we simply looking at mythology and magic.

The three Spider-Men about to attack in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Instead, the MCU was officially going full throttle towards the likes of aliens and intergalactic possibilities.

Indeed,Guardians of the Galaxycrafted a unique aesthetic that somewhat resembled a modern-day space opera.

But who doesn’t love a bit of fun and flair?

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Add on a rag-tag bunch of misfits, and you are guaranteed a great time.

No wonderThor: Ragnarokis one of themost re-watchable films of the MCU.

Unbeknownst to Steve, their connection runs deep.

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The superhero epic is a genre that the MCU regularly aces.

It truly remains to be one of Marvel’s most intelligent and well-crafted films of all time.

Despite the occasional goofiness, the film is timeless and holds a lot of heart.

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Plus, it’s always comforting to see the OG6 assemble for the first time.

Unfortunately, it does require some huge sacrifices.

What could be more essential than the movie that started it all?

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It’s crazy to think thatIron Manwas once considered an ambitious project.

In this regard, it’s impossible to ignore how integralIron Manwas to the MCU.

Without it, cinema and the world of blockbusters would look very different to what it is today.

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Gamora, Peter Quill, Rocket, Drax the Destroyer, and Groot standing in a line-up ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.'

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Chris Evans as Captain America fights Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier in Captain America: Winter Soldier

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Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Hulk (mark Ruffalo), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), stand heroically in the wreckage of Stark Tower, staring down at the camera in The Avengers.

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The Final Battle of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ with portals opening in the sky.

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Tony Stark with his arms outstretched and an explosion behind him in “Iron Man’

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