Best-Reviewed Comic Book/Graphic Novel Movies 2016

It was another big year for superhero movies, and while critics were split on some of the high profile releases, this batch of comic book adaptations proves there was still plenty to savor.

The order of the list reflects the scores as of December 31, 2016, but the number displayed on the Adjusted Tomatometer may change as more reviews keep getting added after the end of the year.

#1

Captain America: Civil War (2016)
90%

#1

Adjusted Score: 114620%

Critics Consensus: Captain America: Civil War begins the next wave of Marvel movies with an action-packed superhero blockbuster boasting a decidedly non-cartoonish plot and the courage to explore thought-provoking themes.

Synopsis: Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The... [More]

Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan

Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

#2

Doctor Strange (2016)
89%

#2

Adjusted Score: 111112%

Critics Consensus: Doctor Strange artfully balances its outré source material against the blockbuster constraints of the MCU, delivering a thoroughly entertaining superhero origin story in the bargain.

Synopsis: Dr. Stephen Strange's (Benedict Cumberbatch) life changes after a car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When... [More]

Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong

Directed By: Scott Derrickson

#3

Deadpool (2016)
85%

#3

Adjusted Score: 104827%

Critics Consensus: Fast, funny, and gleefully profane, the fourth-wall-busting Deadpool subverts superhero film formula with wildly entertaining -- and decidedly non-family-friendly -- results.

Synopsis: Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing... [More]

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller

Directed By: Tim Miller

#4

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
47%

#4

Adjusted Score: 66786%

Critics Consensus: Overloaded action and a cliched villain take the focus away from otherwise strong performers and resonant themes, making X-Men: Apocalypse a middling chapter of the venerable superhero franchise.

Synopsis: Worshiped as a god since the dawn of civilization, the immortal Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) becomes the first and most powerful... [More]

Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac

Directed By: Bryan Singer

#5

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
29%

#5

Adjusted Score: 54079%

Critics Consensus: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a potentially powerful story -- and some of America's most iconic superheroes -- in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.

Synopsis: It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis.... [More]

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg

Directed By: Zack Snyder