Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies Ranked by ComicBook.com Composite

Composite Score: 65.90

Remaining last in the list of MCU films - and #61 on the list of overall comic book films - is 2008's The Incredible Hulk.

Edward Norton had his hand in playing the role of Dr. Bruce Banner, and was joined by Liv Tyler's Betty Ross and William Hurt's Thaddeus Ross.

The film has a bizarre sort of place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe canon, seeing as Norton was ultimately replaced by Mark Ruffalo in The Avengers. Still, the film has quite a few MCU links, including a Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) cameo, and the reappearance of Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Civil War.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"Scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately seeks a cure for the gamma radiation that contaminated his cells and turned him into The Hulk. Cut off from his true love Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) and forced to hide from his nemesis, Gen. Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt), Banner soon comes face-to-face with a new threat: a supremely powerful enemy known as The Abomination (Tim Roth)."

Composite Score: 66.87

The second-to-last film on the rankings still remains the same -- 2010's Iron Man 2.

The film served as the first of the MCU's many sequels, with Downey returning to his role as Tony Stark.

The film served as a bit of a touchstone for what was to come in the MCU, largely thanks to its supporting cast. Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts got an increased role, and Don Cheadle made his debut as James "Rhodey" Rhodes (replacing Iron Man's Terrance Howard). And of course, the film also featured the debut of Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), who since has become a fan-favorite member of the Avengers.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must forge new alliances and confront a powerful new enemy."

Composite Score: 67.03

The lowest Phase Two film in our composite rankings is still Thor: The Dark World - something that probably won't surprise some.

After appearing in 2011's Thor and 2012's The Avengers, Chris Hemsworth's portrayal of the God of Thunder returned for yet another outing. The film was financially successful, and gave fans a look at another one of the Infinity Stones, but has largely remained forgettable in the overall MCU pantheon.

For some fans, there is a bit of a silver lining, as The Dark World's stumbles paved the way for the reinventive Thor: Ragnarok.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth."

Composite Score: 71.90

Next on the list, with a composite score that remains completely unchanged since our last rundown, is 2011's Thor.

The Kenneth Branagh-directed film helped bring the character officially into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in an admittedly risky way. The film went from a Shakespearan family drama to an action-packed "fish out of water" story, all while further establishing the MCU.

Thor gave fans their first glimpse of Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who has since played a core part in the MCU's shenanigans. And the film also introduced Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), who both have become favorites amongst MCU fans.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat."

Composite Score: 72.23

From there, the rankings still remain around the same, with 2013's Iron Man 3 next on the list.

The film gave fans a look at a post-Avengers world, with Tony wrestling with the destruction that he had a part of. Along the way, Tony is sucked into an entirely new conflict against Ben Kingsley's Mandarin.

The film certainly has some bright spots, including Shane Black's directing and Downey's emotional performance. But ultimately, the film serves more as a sort of connective tissue between the MCU's phases than a notable standalone.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"Plagued with worry and insomnia since saving New York from destruction, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), now, is more dependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona -- so much so that every aspect of his life is affected, including his relationship with Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow). After a malevolent enemy known as the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves."

Composite Score: 81.57

Clocking in at #10 - despite being one of the few MCU films whose composite score has actually gone down, from 81.61 to 81.57 - is Doctor Strange.

The film introduced audiences to Stephen Strage/Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), a surgeon whose life-changing injuries bring him down the path of mystical arts.

While the film certainly has its flaws (namely the whitewashing controversy surrounding Tilda Swinton's role), the film has grown to have a bit more relevance, especially with its stunning visuals and its further exploration of the cosmic corner of the MCU.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"Marvel's Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilizing a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel cinematic universe."

Composite Score: 83.07

Marvel Studios' venture - and arguably one of the most groundbreaking ones yet - currently holds the #8 ranking amongst MCU films.

After audiences fell in love with T'Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) in Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther took fans to the world of Wakanda, following T'Challa's journey becoming king.

In the process, audiences got to see some incredible visuals and production design, a slew of awesome female characters, and a breathtaking villain in Michael B. Jordan's Erik Kilmonger.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"T'Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king."

Composite Score: 83.23

Jumping up a spot higher than we'd previously reported, The Avengers currently holds the #6 spot amongst MCU films, and the #11 spot overall.

After years of build-up (and an even longer wait from fans) The Avengers took the world by storm in 2012. The movie saw Earth's Mightiest Heroes being brought together by Nick Fury, with the reluctant team tasked with defeating Loki's alien invasion.

The film gave fans plenty of amazing moments and quippy one-liners, and made an insane amount of money at the box office. And along the way, it completely changed the course of the MCU, with the film's "Battle of New York" becoming a seminal event in the larger timeline.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"When Thor's evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a superhero recruitment effort to defeat the unprecedented threat to Earth. Joining Fury's "dream team" are Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner)."

Composite Score: 84.72

From here, the rankings take on a pretty familiar pattern, with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 still scoring the fifth best out of all MCU films.

After the original Guardians film took fans by surprise, the franchise came back to be bigger - and more emotional - than ever. The film's merry band of misfits were sent on a unique cosmic adventure, one that brought them face-to-face with Ego the Living Planet (Kurt Russell).

Along the way, the Guardians accumulated a larger roster, with Mantis (Pom Klementeiff) and Nebula (Karen Gillan) officially joining the team. And of course, its hard to forget Yondu's (Michael Rooker) role in the film, and that iconic Mary Poppins reference.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"Set to the backdrop of 'Awesome Mixtape #2,' Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand."

Composite Score: 84.69

Both Guardians films score pretty high in our Composite rankings, with the original film comfortably holding the #4 spot amongst MCU films.

The 2014 arrival of Guardians of the Galaxy took plenty of Marvel fans by surprise, as it simultaneously expanded the MCU's cosmos and changed the formula for Marvel fans.

Along the way, audiences got their first taste of the charismatic performances from the film's ensemble, as well as the impressive directing (and soundtrack selection) from James Gunn. And of course, Guardians gave us the biggest dose of Josh Brolin's Thanos, further setting up his Infinity War tyranny.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"Brash space adventurer Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) finds himself the quarry of relentless bounty hunters after he steals an orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain. To evade Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with four disparate misfits: gun-toting Rocket Raccoon, treelike-humanoid Groot, enigmatic Gamora, and vengeance-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when he discovers the orb's true power and the cosmic threat it poses, Quill must rally his ragtag group to save the universe."

Composite Score: 87.23

And finally, still holding the top spot amongst our Marvel Composite rankings - with an unchanged numerical score - is Captain America: Civil War.

The film brought to life a storyline that many hadn't expected to see onscreen, as the Avengers were torn apart by a battle over superhero ethics. The end result pitted Team Cap against Team Iron Man, and gave fans a fight they probably won't forget.

The official synopsis for the film can be found below:

"Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark's surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability."