A
superhero film,
superhero movie, or
superhero motion picture is a film that is focused on the actions of one or more
superheroes: individuals who usually possess
superhuman abilities relative to a normal person and are dedicated to protecting the public. These films typically feature
action,
fantasy and/or
science fiction elements, with the first film of a particular character often including a focus on the
origin of the special powers and the first fight against the character's most famous
supervillain, or
archenemy.