Even the heroes with superhuman abilities who battle giant monsters have shown they’re no different from everyone else.

The characters seen on film in 2024 were no exception.

In the past year, audiences have witnessed several films led by a variety of engaging modern heroes.

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Despite the film being a Disney-produced sequel, Deadpool is just as ridiculous and foul-mouthed as ever.

This makes a lot of sense, and I definitely agree with Reynolds' reasoning.

He certainly isn’t the best hero due to his questionable moral code and various naughty antics.

Split image of Deadpool and Wolverine before the Honda fight in Deadpool & Wolverine

In the film, Rain displays heroic virtues, despite her upbringing.

She was even willing to risk her life to prevent the Smile Entity from cursing anyone else.

With aKingdom of the Planet of the Apessequelalready in development, Noa will only continue to grow.

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba walking through the Ozdust Ballroom in Wicked

This storyline makes her a sympathetic and relatable protagonist that many audiences can get behind.

Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal) rubs sand in between his hands and looks into the distance in Gladiator II

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Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) stood with his arms out in Deadpool & Wolverine

Rain Carradine (Cailee Spaeny) looking terrified, holding a weapon in Alien: Romulus

Naomi Scott as Skye Riley looking scared at a signing in Smile 2

Owen Teague as Noa in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Paul Mescal standing in the Colosseum in Gladiator II

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