Captain Marvel (2019)

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by portraying a persecuted refugee group, critiquing imperialistic aggression and propaganda, and championing female empowerment against patriarchal suppression.

The movie features a strong female lead and a visibly diverse supporting cast. Its narrative explores themes of empowerment and critiques oppressive power structures, though it does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively. The film incorporates diversity and relevant themes without making them the central, explicit critique of traditional roles.

Captain Marvel offers a positive portrayal through its central focus on the deep, non-romantic bond between Carol Danvers and Maria Rambeau. This queer-coded 'found family' dynamic is presented as the emotional anchor for Carol's journey, depicting strong, competent women whose connection is a source of empowerment and resilience, resonating deeply with LGBTQ+ themes despite the lack of explicit labeling.

The film features Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) who, despite possessing superpowers, engages in and wins multiple close-quarters physical fights against male Skrull opponents, demonstrating her combat effectiveness.