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The superhero boom hasn’t slowed down. Between Hollywood’s heavy hitters and global comic adaptations, the genre keeps reinventing itself with new tones, new worlds, and new heroes. Netflix has become a surprisingly rich hub for both original superhero projects and licensed titles from studios around the world.

Whether you're craving something gritty, lighthearted, anime-inspired, or rooted in real-world themes, this list highlights ten strong superhero picks currently streaming on Netflix. Below, you’ll find a mix of films and series from different countries, each offering something memorable.

10. How I Became a Superhero

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Rating: TV-MA

Release Date: July 9, 2021

Director: Douglas Attal

Cast: Pio Marmaï, Leïla Bekhti, Vimala Pons

Language: French

Runtime: 97 minutes

Based on Gérald Bronner’s novel, How I Became a Superhero takes a grounded approach to a world where powered individuals live among everyday citizens. Things take a dark turn when a dangerous drug begins granting powers to ordinary people, forcing a determined officer and a sharp detective to chase down the criminal network behind it.

The movie blends police-procedural energy with superhero spectacle in a way that feels surprisingly fresh. Its world-building hints at rich mythology, and the final act leaves room for a sequel that, unfortunately, Netflix hasn’t pursued.

9. Project Power

Genre: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: R

Release Date: August 14, 2020

Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

Cast: Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback, Rodrigo Santoro

Language: English

Runtime: 111 minutes

Project Power centers on a pill that unlocks a random superpower for exactly five minutes. What sounds like a dream quickly becomes a nightmare when criminals gain abilities they can’t control. Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt anchor the story with committed performances, while Dominique Fishback delivers the film’s emotional weight.

Critics were split on its narrative, but viewers generally agreed the action scenes hit the mark. If you enjoy sci-fi thrillers with a superhero twist, this one’s a quick and entertaining watch.

8. Code 8 II

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Rating: TV-MA

Release Date: February 29, 2024

Director: Jeff Chan

Cast: Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Alex Mallari Jr.

Language: English

Runtime: 100 minutes

Based on a short film created by the same team, Code 8 builds a believable, lived-in world where powered people are marginalized and heavily policed. Robbie Amell plays a man whose abilities make him valuable to criminal factions, but his motivations remain painfully human; he's just trying to pay for his mother’s medical care.

The movie is praised for its strong world-building on a modest budget, and its sequel Code 8: Part II arrived in 2024. There’s enough story left for another installment if Netflix chooses to greenlight it.

7. The Old Guard II

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Rating: R

Release Date: July 2, 2025

Director: Victoria Mahoney

Cast: Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts

Language: English

Runtime: 105 minutes

Adapted from Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez’s graphic novel, The Old Guard follows a team of centuries-old immortals who secretly intervene in conflicts across the globe. When a mission exposes their existence, they must fight to protect both themselves and the new recruit who suddenly unlocks her powers.

The 2020 film was a standout success for Netflix, and while the 2025 sequel didn’t capture the same acclaim, it expanded the lore fans loved. With plenty of source material left, the franchise could easily continue.

6. Supacell

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama

Rating: TV-MA

Release Date: June 27, 2024

Cast: Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, Adelayo Adedayo

Language: English

Runtime: 52 minutes per episode

Set in South London, Supacell follows five strangers who unexpectedly gain extraordinary abilities. Their only real link is a family history of sickle cell disease, which becomes a meaningful part of the story’s identity. The show blends street-level realism with superhero spectacle, offering a perspective rarely seen in mainstream superhero media.

It currently holds an impressive critical score, with many praising its honesty and its cultural depth. Season 2 is already in production, and fans are hoping it expands the lore while keeping its grounded tone.

5. The Umbrella Academy

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Rating: TV-14

Release Date: August 8, 2024

Cast: Elliot Page, Aidan Gallagher, Tom Hopper

Language: English

Runtime: 60 minutes per episode

Adapted from the comics by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, The Umbrella Academy remains one of Netflix’s most unique superhero shows. It follows a dysfunctional family of adopted siblings, each with odd and specific powers, as they reunite to unravel the mystery behind their father’s death.

The show mixes time travel, humor, and emotional drama in a way that sets it apart from traditional superhero stories. It has built a global fanbase thanks to its charm, creativity, and unpredictable storytelling.

4. The Flash

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: June 25, 2024

Director: Andy Muschietti

Cast: Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle

Language: English

Runtime: 144 minutes

Available in select regions, The Flash brings together multiple eras of DC’s cinematic universe. Grant Gustin’s long-running Flash series helped anchor the Arrowverse on TV, but this film focuses on Barry Allen’s attempt to change the past, a decision that splinters timelines and reunites him with faces both familiar and unexpected.

With 184 episodes in the sitcom-style Arrowverse show still on Netflix, viewers can dive deep into Barry Allen’s journey. The early seasons remain fan favorites for their heartfelt storytelling.

3. Venom: The Last Dance

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: February 25, 2025

Director: Kelly Marcel

Cast: Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple

Language: English

Runtime: 110 minutes

The Venom trilogy has always divided critics, but audiences consistently show up for Tom Hardy’s eccentric and lovable take on Eddie Brock. In The Last Dance, the bond between Eddie and Venom reaches its breaking point as threats close in from both human and symbiote forces.

The movie leans into dark humor, chaotic energy, and the offbeat partnership fans have grown to love. Whether or not you consider it the best of the trilogy, it delivers an undeniably entertaining sendoff.

2. The Amazing Spider-Man

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: September 1, 2025

Director: Marc Webb

Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans

Language: English

Runtime: 136 minutes

Released in 2012 and returning to Netflix through licensing, The Amazing Spider-Man gave Andrew Garfield his first outing as the web-slinger. The film offered a more modern tone compared to the Tobey Maguire era, focusing on Peter’s complicated high-school life and his blossoming relationship with Gwen Stacy.

The movie grossed over $750 million and sparked a sequel, followed years later by Garfield’s emotional reappearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home. For many, this version of Spider-Man remains an underrated favorite.

1. My Hero Academia

Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: April 20, 2025

Director: Tensai Okamura

Cast: Van Barr Jr., Nasim Benelkour, Kimmie Britt

Language: Japanese

Runtime: 110 minutes

My Hero Academia is widely considered one of the most influential anime titles of the past decade. Set in a world where superpowers, known as Quirks, are commonplace, the story follows Izuku Midoriya, a boy born without powers who still dreams of becoming a hero. His life changes when All Might, the world’s greatest hero, chooses him as his successor.

Netflix is developing a live-action adaptation, with production expected to begin in late 2026. The anime remains essential viewing for anyone interested in the intersection of superhero themes and Japanese storytelling.