From comic book legends to big-screen icons, female superheroes have never been more powerful — or more popular.
With Thunderbolts* surge at the box office and stars like Florence Pugh and Rachel Brosnahan commanding critical praise, 2025 is turning out to be a defining year for women in capes.
Here are 10 female superheroes leading the charge — critically acclaimed, fan-approved, and ready to save the world.
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
The modern gold standard. Wonder Woman (2017) still holds a stunning 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and remains one of the most praised DCEU films. Gadot’s mix of strength and empathy set a high bar — and no reboot has knocked her off the throne.
Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)
Florence Pugh’s Yelena stole every scene in Thunderbolts* (2025), delivering emotional weight and sly humor. Critics say she’s the “glue” holding Marvel’s new ensemble together — and possibly the future face of the franchise.
Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan)
She may not have powers, but Brosnahan’s Lois in the 2025 Superman reboot is a powerhouse. Critics love her assertiveness, intelligence, and natural chemistry with Clark. A journalist who doesn’t need saving.
Captain Marvel (Brie Larson)
Though The Marvels had mixed results, Carol Danvers remains a cosmic force. Larson’s portrayal opened the MCU to female-led blockbusters and helped redefine superhero scale and representation.
Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby)
Fresh off the Fantastic Four: First Steps reboot, Kirby’s Invisible Woman is winning early praise. Critics highlight her grounded performance and vital role in re-centering the Fantastic Four around emotional stakes.
Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen)
Her arc in WandaVision and Multiverse of Madness turned Wanda Maximoff into one of Marvel’s most complex — and terrifying — antiheroes. She’s chaos magic incarnate, and fans want more.
Supergirl (Sasha Calle)
Though her role in The Flash was brief, Calle’s Supergirl became a breakout star. With rumors of a standalone film and high audience scores, she’s a superpowered force ready for center stage.
Shuri (Letitia Wright)
As Wakanda’s new Black Panther, Shuri’s journey from tech genius to queen was a highlight of Wakanda Forever. Wright’s performance brought heart and intellect to one of Marvel’s most emotional chapters.
She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law split audiences, but critics praised Maslany’s performance and fourth-wall-breaking charm. She’s carved out a unique tone — part legal drama, part meta-satire.
