# The 7 Best Opening Shots in Marvel Movies, Ranked

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-7-best-opening-shots-in-marvel-movies-ranked/
- Published: 2026-11-02T13:29:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T05:34:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/marvel-movies-best-opening-shots/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Marvel’s opening scenes can be as memorable as its finales.
- The picks range from playful introductions to grim battles.
- Strong openings establish character, tone and stakes.

## Summary

Marvel films are often remembered for their climactic battles, but their opening scenes can establish a film’s tone, characters and stakes just as effectively. This ranking highlights seven memorable openings, from an ominous display of a villain’s power to playful introductions that set up a team’s dynamic.

The examples include *X-Men: Days of Future Past*’s Sentinel attack, Baby Groot dancing during a fight in *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2*, and Thanos overpowering the heroes at the start of *Avengers: Infinity War*. *Iron Man* also begins with Tony Stark travelling through a desert with US soldiers as AC/DC plays; the article argues that these openings stand out for making a strong impression before the main story unfolds.

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