As several 2024 movies rocked theaters throughout the year, heroic characters new and old captured the hearts of moviegoers worldwide. Not every hero in cinema has been pure of heart, as they proved to be just as flawed and conflicted as real, everyday people. 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. Their motives ranged from vengeance, redemption, personal gain, or simply the betterment of those around them, presenting a rich tapestry of human characters movie fans could connect with. Whether they were inspiring figures to live by or cautionary tales of human nature, these are the best movie heroes of 2024.
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Deadpool – Deadpool & Wolverine
Played By Ryan Reynolds
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As one half of Deadpool & Wolverine, the Merc with a Mouth made a spectacular comeback with his debut film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite the film being a Disney-produced sequel, Deadpool is just as ridiculous and foul-mouthed as ever. However, Wade Wilson reached new heights as a superhero in this adventure across realities, and it’s not just because of his viral tribute to N’SYNC.
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After getting rejected by the Avengers and experiencing a midlife crisis, Deadpool went from being a low-level vigilante to the savior of the entire Multiverse. He certainly isn’t the best hero due to his questionable moral code and various naughty antics. However, Deadpool & Wolverine showed he still hasn’t lost his heart or his sense of humor, as he takes on the Multiverse itself to save his friends in this record-breaking superhero epic.
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Rain Carradine – Alien: Romulus
Played By Cailee Spaeny
Considering the legacy that Ellen Ripley left as one of cinema’s most popular heroes, actor Cailee Spaeny lived up to her high expectations as the lead character Rain in 2024’s Alien: Romulus. In the film, Rain displays heroic virtues, despite her upbringing. She fights to protect her loved ones from harm, doing what she can to find a new home and a better life for herself and her android brother Andy.
With her triumph over the killer aliens, the young Rain established herself as one of the greatest new heroes in sci-fi and horror.
While Alien: Romulus became a critical and commercial sensation, Spaeny achieved a new level of stardom as the inheritor of Ripley’s legacy. As she shot her way through hordes of Alien: Romulus‘ Xenomorphs and facehuggers and saved Andy and Kay, she invoked images of Sigourney Weaver doing the same in Aliens. With her triumph over the killer aliens, the young Rain established herself as one of the greatest new heroes in sci-fi and horror.
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Skye Riley – Smile 2
Played By Naomi Scott
Skye Riley replaced Dr. Rose Cotton as the Smile franchise’s protagonist in the popular 2024 film Smile 2. As a singer recovering from drug addiction and the death of her boyfriend, Skye experiences an overwhelming amount of pressure and self-loathing throughout the film. This only makes her experience of being tormented by the Smile Entity even more terrifying, which also makes her an even more sympathetic protagonist.
Though Skye never got the big break she deserved, having succumbed to the monster’s relentless curse, she proved she could’ve led the Smile franchise going forward had she survived in the end.
Skye may be guilty of causing the death of her boyfriend, but her obvious regret for her actions and desire to please others shows she has a good heart. She was even willing to risk her life to prevent the Smile Entity from cursing anyone else. Though Skye never got the big break she deserved, having succumbed to the monster’s relentless curse, she proved she could’ve led the Smile franchise going forward had she survived the ending of Smile 2.
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Imperator Furiosa – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Played By Anya Taylor-Joy
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Imperator Furiosa stole the spotlight from Max as the true protagonist of Mad Max: Fury Road, making a prequel film about her origins a cinematic adventure for the ages. Despite a shockingly low turnout in theaters, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga gained positive reviews and a considerable cult following. Anya Taylor Joy’s performance, in particular, was a highlight of the film that stood tall against Charlize Theron’s previous portrayal of the character.
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This younger Furiosa isn’t as heroic as she is in Fury Road, as she is focused more on survival and revenge rather than protecting others. However, Furiosa never refuses to leave behind those who love and need her, such as Jack and her mother, Mary. This serves as a terrific precursor to her older self, who saves the Citadel from Immortan Joe’s tyranny. In any case, the young Furiosa established herself as a force to be reckoned with as she defeated Dementus, making him pay for his crimes with the most creative and shocking act of vengeance ever seen in modern cinema.
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Noa – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Played By Owen Teague
Actor Owen Teague delivered a standout performance as ape protagonist Noa, a new character introduced in the hit sci-fi blockbuster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Noa follows the traditional “Hero’s Journey” as he ventures out into the wilderness to rescue his clan from the ape warlord Proximus Caesar.
Noa soon proves himself a true hero as he stands up to his oppressors with courage and pride, bringing his clan home and preventing Proximus from causing more destruction.
He starts off the film naive and fallible, and he nearly loses hope of freeing his people from Proximus. Noa soon proves himself a true hero as he stands up to his oppressors with courage and pride, bringing his clan home and preventing Proximus from causing more destruction. Though he is left unsure of apes coexisting with humanity, Noa still seeks to build a better world based on the lessons of the past, setting him up to be a leader on par with Andy Serkis’s Caesar. With a Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes sequel already in development, Noa will only continue to grow.
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Lucius Verus Aurelius – Gladiator II
Played By Paul Mescal
As the son of Lucilla and Maximus Decimus Meridius, Lucius had a great destiny bound to the history of Rome in Gladiator II. Like his father, Lucius was driven by his desire for vengeance against Pedro Pascal’s Acacius in Gladiator II for the death of his wife. However, what made Lucius different was how he outright denied his origins and his family, holding him back from embracing the future.
His journey and victory over his enemies made Paul Mescal’s Lucius a worthy successor to Russell Crowe’s Maximus, making Gladiator II the acclaimed blockbuster sequel that rocked theaters in 2024.
Though Lucius lets his anger blind him throughout the film, he eventually learns to show mercy and forgiveness towards Acacius. Taking up his father’s sword, Lucius embraces his roots and his family to become the heroic leader Rome needs him to be. His journey and victory over his enemies made Paul Mescal’s Lucius a worthy successor to Russell Crowe’s Maximus, making Gladiator II the acclaimed blockbuster sequel that rocked theaters in 2024.
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Sienna Shaw – Terrifier 3
Played By Lauren LaVera
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2024 saw the Terrifier franchise achieving incredible levels of success with Terrifier 3. The sequel continued to establish Sienna Shaw as one of the coolest and most compelling new heroes in horror movies. Having survived her first encounter with Art the Clown, Sienna spends the film experiencing post-traumatic trauma and survivor’s guilt as she tries to live a happy life again. This storyline makes her a sympathetic and relatable protagonist that many audiences can get behind.
Though she experiences overwhelming loss and horror at the hands of Art and Vicki in Terrifier 3, Sienna perseveres and fights to protect her family from harm.
However, the film makes it clear that Sienna was chosen for a higher purpose, as she finds herself embroiled in a Biblical war with her ongoing conflict with Art. Though she experiences overwhelming loss and horror at the hands of Art and Vicki in Terrifier 3, Sienna perseveres and fights to protect her family from harm. On top of that, Sienna’s resolve to rescue Gabi at the end of the film makes her upcoming return in Terrifier 4 even more exciting.
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Shadow – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Played By Keanu Reeves
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Though Sonic was the main protagonist of the film that shares his name, all eyes were on Shadow as he made his long-awaited debut in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. However, this sequel made sure to do Shadow justice on the big screen, and Keanu Reeves’ casting was only the beginning. This blockbusting movie faithfully adapts Shadow’s character from the source material as it depicts his tragic origins and road to redemption.
Despite his dark beginnings, Shadow’s willingness to sacrifice himself to protect the world all but made him the ultimate hero
Shadow starts off in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as a conflicted villain seeking to destroy humanity after the murder of his friend, Maria. However, his character achieves tremendous growth as he learns to move past his anger, teaming up with Sonic to save the Earth from Gerald Robotnik’s Eclipse Cannon. Despite his dark beginnings, Shadow’s willingness to sacrifice himself to protect the world all but made him the ultimate hero.
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Wolverine – Deadpool & Wolverine
Played By Hugh Jackman
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As one of the most iconic characters in comic book movie history, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine was one of the most highly-anticipated aspects of Deadpool’s third film. Wolverine returned in this 2024 blockbuster seven years after his death in Logan, all while wearing a comic-accurate costume, making his team-up with Deadpool in this hit blockbuster a heap of fan service unlike any other.
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Nevertheless, Logan’s character arc in this film brought tremendous heart to the story, thanks in particular to Jackman’s soulful performance as the iconic hero. One can hear the actor’s true self pouring through as Logan declares his pride at being one of the X-Men. With that, this new version of Logan goes from being a has-been hero filled with regret to a proud warrior once more, making him the best Wolverine in recent memory.
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Elphaba – Wicked
Played By Cynthia Erivo
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As the lead character in one of the most popular Broadway musicals in history, Elphaba had to be done right in Hollywood’s film adaptation of Wicked for the movie to succeed. Clearly, she was, as the film broke box office records and received several glowing reviews and award nominations. At the same time, Cynthia Erivo shines with her portrayal of protagonist Elphaba, a much more heroic version of the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Having grown up feared and ostracized due to her green skin, Elphaba’s journey of self-acceptance in an unforgiving world brought both awe and tragedy to this musical blockbuster. Even when everyone in Oz turns against her, Elphaba never gives up on her morals and continues to fight for what’s right, making her the true good witch and an inspiration to all. Also, the fact that Erivo has been considered for a Golden Globe for Best Actress ensures her place as one of the best movie heroes in cinema history.
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