Fans are already getting out the tissues for the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which promises to be an emotional movie. The highly-anticipated sequel will explore the loss of Chadwick Boseman and the character of T’Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Wakanda Forever is sure to join a few other sad superhero movies that have touched fans.

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Action-packed superhero movies like Logan and Avengers: Endgame still featured incredibly sad stories. These moments helped a few comic book adaptations stand out in one of the most popular genres in Hollywood. Unforgettably sad scenes, tragic characters, and emotional endings have made these superhero movies perfect for fans looking for a good cry.

Watchmen Movie Poster

Zack Snyder directed the 2009 adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ superhero deconstruction, Watchmen. The iconic comic series took place in a world where powerful superheroes like Dr. Manhattan and the Comedian had altered the course of history. Their involvement in key events like the Vietnam War put a dark spin on the "American Dream" that ended in tragedy.

While the adaptation featured some sad deaths, it was the overall tone of the film that brought viewers down. The harsh reality of a society that turned on its superheroes and nearly entered a third world war provided a depressing foundation for the film. Watchmen may not make viewers weep with sadness, but it might still put a damper on the day.

9 Big Hero 6 Explored Tragedy And Loss In A Family Film

Hiro and Baymax in Big Hero 6 flying around

Disney Animation released a loose adaptation of Marvel’s Big Hero 6 in 2014. Hiro Hamada was a young genius with a fondness for robotics who tragically lost his brother. He modified his brother’s work to help him discover the truth about his death. He was joined by a think tank of college geniuses who formed together as Big Hero 6 using their groundbreaking inventions.

The reimagined characters worked well for a youthful audience, though the storyline explored adult themes of loss and tragedy that permeated the film. The film managed to walk the line between heartwarming and heartbreaking. There are a few Marvel Comics that the Big Hero 6 treatment would work well for on the big screen.

8 The Crow’s Loss Turned Into A Dark Hunt For Revenge

Brandon Lee as The Crow

Brandon Lee starred in 1994’s The Crow by director Alex Proyas. The movie adapted James O’Barr’s comic of the same name that introduced Eric Draven. He was a musician brought back to life by a mystical crow to get revenge for the assault and murder of his love. The supernatural anti-hero cut a path of destruction across Detroit on his quest for vengeance.

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The Crow featured a sad look at a city plagued with criminals and the good citizens left in their wake. The tragic murder of Draven and his love Shelley set the tone of the film early, while the rain-soaked streets kept viewers down. It also can be difficult for fans to watch knowing that star Brandon Lee died while filming a scene with an improperly loaded gun.

7 The Dark Knight Broke Batman With A Few Tragic Deaths

Bruce Wayne mourning in The Dark Knight

Christopher Nolan’s DC trilogy explored a dark and tragic version of Batman. The character experienced the loss of his parents in Batman Begins, though it was The Dark Knight that really explored the depths of Batman’s sadness. While he found a new path in Batman Begins and began to make a difference in The Dark Knight, he fell after another series of losses.

Batman’s work with Commissioner Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent helped clean up Gotham City. Unfortunately, the arrival of The Joker tainted Dent and took Bruce Wayne’s love, Rachel Dawson. She was his hope for a better life outside of Batman, which nearly broke him. There are a few harsh realities when rewatching The Dark Knight trilogy, including running out of tissue.

6 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Made Fans Laugh And Cry

Yondu holds Peter's face as he dies in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.

While it was a comedic entry in the MCU, the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise also featured some incredibly sad moments. 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 especially broke some fans who were unprepared for the emotional hit. Star-Lord might be one of the most disliked MCU characters, but his story still touched fans.

Star-Lord discovered the truth of his mother’s death from his real father, though he tragically lost the one he had the whole time. Yondu’s final act of sacrifice redeemed the character and gave the story an emotional punch that helped make it one of the saddest films in the MCU. Fans couldn't stop laughing and crying at James Gunn’s celebrated sequel.

5 Man Of Steel Explored Superman’s Struggles To Be A Hero

Henry Cavill As Superman in Man Of Steel Crying

Zack Snyder explored the DC Extended Universe with a sad but realistic lens that shone on heroes like Superman in a new light. 2013’s Man of Steel rebooted the popular DC character with a new look at his upbringing. It focused on his struggle to fit in and cope with the development of his powerful abilities that he had to keep hidden.

The adaptation also explored the deaths of both of Superman’s fathers and the choices they made to protect their only son. Those deaths were more than enough to cause an emotional reaction in the audience. However, it was his final heartbreaking decision to kill one of the most iconic Superman villains in order to save his new planet that really broke some fans.

The death of Aunt May in Spider-Man No Way Home

The third entry in the MCU’s hit franchise was 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. The return of the previous cinematic versions of the character surprised fans with a multiversal story that completely changed Peter Parker’s status quo. While the film featured a lot of funny moments between the characters, it also featured some of the saddest.

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The loss of Uncle Ben fueled previous iterations of the cinematic hero, but the MCU version never got a chance to experience that on screen. That made the surprising loss of Aunt May incredibly emotional for fans of the character. The additional loss of Spider-Man’s closest friends and loved ones left the character all alone as he headed into an uncertain future in the MCU.

3 Cyborg Had A Tragic Story In Zack Snyder’s Justice League

Cyborg standing at a window

While the character wasn’t explored adequately in Joss Whedon’s theatrical cut of Justice League, Cyborg’s intended storyline was much more emotional. Zack Snyder’s Justice League realized the director’s original vision for the character. It also featured a much more epic take on the League’s formation and encounter with the forces of Apokolips than the theatrical cut.

Cyborg’s tragic origins were further explored, which dived into the absence of his father and the tragic loss of his mother. Cyborg’s struggle to accept his powerful new body while dealing with the loss of his family put an even darker spin on the rereleased film. One of the harsh realities of rewatching Zack Snyder's Justice League is knowing some fans missed Cyborg's improved storyline.

2 The MCU Lost A Few Great Heroes In Avengers: Endgame

Iron Man using the Infinity Gauntlet in Avengers: Endgame

While Avengers: Infinity War shocked fans with the climactic ending that was anything but happy, it was 2019’s Avengers: Endgame that really caused some tears. The dramatic ending of the Infinity Saga saw the Avengers fight to not only bring back half the universe's population but also stop Thanos from regaining the Infinity Gauntlet.

Some fans cried joyfully at incredibly powerful moments like the heroes' return or Captain America’s use of Thor’s enchanted hammer. However, it can still be hard to avoid the tears when watching the final goodbye to Iron Man, who sacrificed himself to save his world. It's just one of many reasons why Avengers: Endgame is still the best MCU movie.

Laura walking away from Logan's grave

Hugh Jackman starred as Wolverine in 20th Century Fox’s long-running live-action X-Men franchise. He appeared in nine films across the franchise that included Wolverine's own trilogy. The character went on a final mission in 2017’s Logan alongside an aged Professor X, which featured Patrick Stewart's return to the franchise as well.

Both men struggled to survive in a world where mutants lost the war. However, they found new hope thanks to Laura/X-23, a young clone of Wolverine with dreams of a mutant sanctuary. Their quest to find her help before it was too late came with tragic consequences that brought a sad end to both X-Men in one of the greatest superhero films ever made.

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