Black Panther (2018)

Black Panther (2018) achieved a cultural triumph as the first superhero film nominated for Best Picture, earning a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Its $200 million budget was 20% lower than the average MCU film, making it cheaper than typical productions, yet it generated 50% higher international box office, accounting for 54% of its $1.346 billion total. The film outperforms Avengers: Endgame (#3 on this list) in Rotten Tomatoes audience score, with 79% approval, demonstrating its profound cultural resonance.