Kick-ass(2010) May 2026

The group's paths intertwine as they take on the powerful mob boss Frank D'Amico. Dave also meets Chris D'Amico, who poses as a fellow superhero named but is actually the mob boss's son, leading to a betrayal that shifts the stakes from amateur heroics to a violent, high-stakes war. Production & Impact

It is often praised for having one of the best opening scenes in superhero cinema and eventually spawned a sequel, Kick-Ass 2 , in 2013. Kick-Ass(2010)

The film was noted for its "subversive" take on the genre, particularly its depiction of Hit-Girl as a lethal child protagonist, which sparked debate among critics. The group's paths intertwine as they take on

A former cop who has spent years training his daughter for vengeance against the mob. The film was noted for its "subversive" take

Dave’s first attempt at vigilantism ends disastrously: he is stabbed and hit by a car. However, the surgical reconstruction of his body with metal plates and damaged nerve endings gives him a higher tolerance for pain—the closest thing to a "superpower" he ever receives.

While Dave's exploits go viral and inspire a subculture of copycats, he eventually crosses paths with two far more serious and lethal vigilantes:

Directed by Matthew Vaughn and co-written by Jane Goldman, the film is an adaptation of the comic book series by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr..