Live-action films, TV shows, animated features, and countless shorts—the Marvel and DC universes are considerable and expansive, overflowing with countless relationships from their comic book origins. With this in mind, it's made it significantly hard to keep up and keep track of all the iconic relationships that've graced our screens, resulting in famous kisses like the upside-down kiss in Spider-Man (2002) or the ones that've spanned seasons in TV shows.
With James Gunn's Superman (2025) stealing fans' hearts with its gorgeous means of honoring Lois and Clark's relationship, it's time to look back at some of the best superhero kisses in Marvel and DC films, along with where to find the films on platforms such as Disney+, HBO Max, and more.
Lois Lane and Clark Kent - Superman (2025)
James Gunn's Superman not only features one breathtaking kiss between David Corenswet's Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, but two. And while they're bound to become iconic gems that fans will tirelessly look back on, it's their second toward the end of the movie that's a stunning display of adoration, joy, and profound longing. As Lois confesses to Clark that she loves him, too, he swoops her in the air with the biggest grin on his face, and the two of them fly while their mouths stay locked on one another.
Longer than typical superhero kisses, the two scenes were banned in various countries during the theatrical release because of how risque they're considered. In more ways than one, this version of Superman is for the softies—the hopeless romantics who value big displays of adoration and tender-hearted heroes. In addition, because it's the first in Gunn's universe, viewers can jump right in without having to watch all the Superman adaptations that have come before.
Batman and Catwoman - Batman Returns (1992)
Though it's not exactly a traditional kiss, Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman licking the face of Michael Keaton's Batman in Batman Returns is unquestionably one of the most memorable scenes in any superhero movie. Whether it's been days or years since a viewer has revisited one of the most popular live-action Batman adaptations, the gesture is one that has certainly rewired brains and stirred plenty of conversation, forcing people to flock to fan fiction sites.
In every universe, Batman and Catwoman have their thing—a language that they speak and no one else understands, which underscores the fact that they're kindred spirits through everything. Here, it's this. Like Superman, there are a number of Batman films, but for the viewers who prefer campier adaptations, Tim Burton's films are the way to go.
T'Challa and Nakia - Black Panther (2018)
Today, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is massive and nearly impossible to keep up with for casual viewers. But if there's one movie that every viewer can immediately dive into, it's Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. The film not only shines on its own as one of the MCU's most critically acclaimed standalones, but the relationship between T'Challa and Nakia is also a standout for the softness and empathy that both characters carry in everything they do.
At the end of the film, they share not one kiss, but two, as T'Challa pleads with Nakia to stay in Wakanda, promising her that she can fulfill the dreams she wants with the resources provided. With gorgeously vulnerable performances from the late Chadwick Boseman and the incomparable Lupita Nyong'o, the tender kiss leaps off the screen, becoming one of the sweetest displays of adoration still to this day.
Logan and Jean Grey - X2 (2003)
Interestingly, superhero films before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as we know it today, were far more racy in how they displayed affection between characters. The X-Men trilogy and Mark Steven Johnson'sDaredevil (2003) are two primary examples that showcase intimacy in ways that go far beyond a simple kiss.
And while Logan "Wolverine" and Jean Grey have quite a few moments that are fiery hot, there's something achingly memorable about their kiss in X2 as she attempts to fight against her feelings for Wolverine while she's still with Cyclops. Full of longing, forbidden angst, and a plethora of chemistry, it's one that still leaves a mark. X2 isn't a film viewers can jump into without watching X-Men (2000) first, but the trilogy is easily consumable without diving fully into the extended universe.
Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter - Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Similar to Marvel's Black Panther, because Captain America: The First Avenger is an origin story, viewers can step into it without prior knowledge of the enormous comic world behind it. And while the kiss in question is relatively chaste as first kisses go, what makes Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter's moment of intimacy stand out is the scene's execution. It's not only gorgeously shot, but it occurs right as he's about to go after Red Skull, and she stops him just as he's about to leave the car with a kiss that momentarily stuns him.
As a sweet story about first loves, Steve and Peggy's first kiss feels like the quintessential kiss in the midst of a battle that's meant to give the superhero the motivation he needs to come back to something. Said come back might not be the case at the end of Captain America: The First Avenger, given Steve's fate, but it's still a worthy moment that feels timeless.
Tony Stark and Pepper Potts - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
As one of the most iconic couples in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tony Stark and Pepper Potts have a number of amazing moments, topped with delicious banter that makes their relationship memorable. While their first kiss is glorious, there's something about their kiss in Avengers: Infinity War, right before Doctor Strange interrupts them, that cements that this relationship is endgame for them.
As a film that feels earned because of all the movies that have come before it, Infinity War stands out as a result of everything it represents: A culmination of every moment that these characters have shared before. After this scene, there's no going back for the couple, especially considering the fact that Tony actively voices that there should be no more secrets between them. Casual displays of intimacy are sometimes just as powerful as big, heated moments, and this kiss is the perfect example of that.
Spider-Man and MJ - Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Move over, upside-down kiss, because every scene between Tom Holland's Peter Parker and Zendaya's MJ is top-tier. While their first kiss in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) is wholesome and sweet, their angst-filled goodbye kiss in Spider-Man: No Way Home is the one that authenticates just how deeply they love one another.
With a tearful goodbye and a promise to reconnect despite the memory loss she'll experience, the final kiss between Peter and MJ is gorgeously moving, palpable, and stunning with the red hues all around them. Every beat of their longing is felt, deepening the heartbreak and ensuring this kiss is remembered long after the credits roll. No Way Home hits as hard as it does for the viewers who've watched all Spider-Man movies that have come before it, so while this story can't be consumed on its own, it's still worth diving into for the viewers who love sweet and nerdy heroes.
Thor and Jane Foster - Thor (2011)
Like Peter and MJ's kiss but without the memory loss, Thor and Jane Foster's first kiss in Thor is all about ensuring that the feelings between the Asgardian god and mortal scientist are real. His promise that he'll find her and the return is thoroughly swoonworthy.
Secluded in a desert, emotions on full display, and with a conversation happening entirely in silence due to fantastic performances from Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, their kiss seals the deal in a way that's both easy on the eyes and rich in context. Thor is also an origin story, so like Black Panther and The First Avenger, if you want a god's story to follow as your superhero of choice, the film can be appreciated as a standalone.
Wanda Maximoff and Vision - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Similar to Tony and Pepper's casually intimate kiss in Avengers: Infinity War, what viewers get with Wanda Maximoff and Vision as they're hiding in Edinburgh is proof of their love and a tender display of adoration. After a brief moment of comfort and a kiss to her hand, the scene brings to life the "I just feel you" line and ends with the type of achingly tender kiss that hurts twice as hard when viewers remember Vision's inevitable fate.
Sweet and gentle, yet thoroughly transcendent, there's no denying it's one of the most memorable first kisses. Unfortunately, viewers can't simply dive into Infinity War without watching the other films, but you can watch some of Vision and Wanda's scenes, then jump right into WandaVision (2021) for an extra treat.
Batman and Catwoman - The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Christian Bale's Batman shares more than one kiss in Christopher Nolan's trilogy with different women, but none stick out quite like his kiss with Anne Hathaway's Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises. Like many of the kisses on this list, it occurs amid what both characters believe to be a goodbye, yet it's loaded with emotions and angst that transcends off the screen.
And in true Batman and Catwoman fashion, their banter sizzles with a frustration that fuels their admiration for one another, making that final kiss a promise in every way. For fans of Nolan's directorial vision, the trilogy is a must-watch for viewers wanting something gritty, dark, and achingly realistic woven into the genre.
