The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel movies in general have some incredible lines that stick with you for a long time after a movie ends, and a few of them stand out as the best for the comic book giant. The best MCU movies all have at least one quote that fans can’t stop thinking about. That is a measure of their success.

While certain movies might work better in the specific period they were created in, the ones with thought-provoking quotes or emotional lines often prove themselves as those that stand the test of time. This is a lesson that future Marvel movies must learn from the films that have come before them. Superhero films are more than just action set pieces.

Character development and thrilling stories are needed for a project to succeed. A quotable movie lives on in the fans’ minds longer than one that is only remembered for one or two exciting action sequences. The most genius Marvel movie quotes come in different shapes. They can be a character’s catchphrase, a full circle moment, or else, leaving an impact. These are the best:

“The Name’s Rocket. Rocket Raccoon.” – Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is easily one of the most emotional movies in the MCU. James Gunn has talked at length about how it was always his goal to reveal that the cosmic franchise’s story had been centered on Rocket Raccoon all along. With his dark backstory revealed in the film, that is clear.

The Guardians of the Galaxy movie focuses on Rocket confronting the traumas in his past and understanding who he was meant to be. After complaining about being called a raccoon in previous Marvel movies, Rocket finally understands his origin. When he reclaims the “Rocket Raccoon” name against the High Evolutionary, it is a moment of acceptance that speaks volumes.

“Part Of The Journey Is The End.” – Avengers: Endgame

While the MCU has continued past Avengers: Endgame and will go on for way longer, with a reboot of sorts planned to happen in 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars, the franchise was never the same after the 2019 movie. Endgame was a cinematic event in the making since the first Iron Man. The film was the perfect ending to the Infinity Saga.

Many moments in Avengers: Endgame exude the finality of the event. One of the most impactful comes early. As he is about to die in space, Iron Man records a message to Pepper Potts. While he is talking about the end of his journey, the quote connects to the end of this version of the saga and foreshadows Tony Stark’s death.

“You’ve Become Part Of A Bigger Universe, You Just Don’t Know It Yet” – Iron Man

The most beloved part of the MCU is how it showed that a shared universe could work on the big screen, with the same kind of interconnectivity seen in superhero comics. Right from the start, the MCU knew where it was going, and 2008’s Iron Man touches on that with Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury.

Fury told Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative and announced to him that his life would change now that he was Iron Man. The quote works not only in-universe, but also in relation to fans, as it was Marvel Studios’ way of teasing how the MCU would be different from all that came before, which has since been proved accurate.

“That’s My Secret Captain, I’m Always Angry” – The Avengers

It is no secret that Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk has never really been better than in his first appearance, 2012’s The Avengers. The movie features many exciting moments with both Bruce Banner and the Hulk, but one of them became a classic. Banner’s underlying anger is a key character trait, and he made sure Captain America understood it.

The quote sums up the way Banner leads his life nicely, always on the verge of losing control and becoming the Hulk, the monster within. It is also succeeded by Banner transforming into the Hulk onscreen. Bizarrely, that is the last time that has happened in the MCU so far, making the quote and moment even more special.

“I Can Do This All Day” – Multiple MCU Movies

Chris Evans’ Captain America is one of the faces of the MCU. While he has incredible feats of power in his resume after becoming Captain America, Steve Rogers was always a hero, even when he did not have powers. No MCU quote exemplifies who Steve is as a character better than his most iconic catchphrase, “I can do this all day.”

It has been uttered several times throughout Captain America’s MCU timeline. At the end of the day, it is the hero’s way of showing to whoever he is fighting that no matter how tired, injured, or overpowered he might be, Captain America simply will not give up. It speaks volumes to his determination and heroism, making Captain America a symbol.

“The Price of Freedom Is High. It Always Has Been. And It’s A Price I’m Willing To Pay.” – Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Speaking of Captain America being a symbol, some of his best stories are when Steve Rogers has to go up against insтιтutions for what he believes to be right. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is regarded by many as the MCU’s best movie. The film tackles political drama, with Captain America forced to make hard choices.

That is summed up nicely with this quote, as Steve Rogers knows he must bring down SHIELD, an organization that has done a lot of good and given him so much, but has been corrupted by HYDRA from within. Freedom comes at a cost, and Cap understands that, motivating others, like Black Widow, to do the same.

“I’ve Been At The Mercy Of Men Just Following Orders. Never Again.” – X-Men: First Class

The only X-Men quote on the list comes from Michael Fᴀssbender’s Magneto, who I believe to be one of the most quotable live-action Marvel characters. Magneto has one of the most traumatic pasts in comic book history. While Fox’s X-Men movies faltered, they perfectly reproduced that for Fᴀssbender’s complex character.

X-Men: First Class‘ climax comes down to Magneto stopping the missiles and throwing them back. Charles Xavier tries to argue that the soldiers are just following orders. The quote comes from Magneto’s past. As he was sent to a concentration camp in Nazi Germany, Magneto will never bend to men following orders again. It is poignant and a moment of resistance.

“Bury Me In The Ocean, With My Ancestors That Jumped From The Ships, Because They Knew Death Was Better Than Bondage” – Black Panther

Black Panther’s quote on the list is another moment of resistance and historical meaning, just like Magneto’s. As he is about to die, Michael B. Jordan’s Erik Killmonger talks about how he would rather go out free than live as a prisoner in Wakanda. His now iconic line echoes what happened in the past.

Many African slaves would rather throw themselves off the ships transporting them and drown than live a life under the rule of others. Killmonger’s goal was always to change Wakanda into what he felt was better or die trying. Black Panther is one of the MCU’s most impactful movies, and this line hits hard.

“I Am Iron Man” – Avengers: Endgame

Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark has many iconic lines throughout his time in the MCU. The biggest comes at the end of the first MCU movie, as he reveals himself to the world as Iron Man. Marvel Studios brought that quote back in Avengers: Endgame for a full circle moment.

As Thanos calls himself inevitable, believing he has won, Marvel reveals that Iron Man stole the Infinity Stones, snapping to kill Thanos and his army. It is the perfect way to tie the Infinity Saga with a neat bow. It serves as a reminder that Downey’s Iron Man is indeed the MCU’s protagonist, and changes the quote’s tone from arrogant to heroic.

“With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” – Spider-Man

Finally, there is no superhero movie quote — including Marvel and DC — that I believe to be more iconic than this one. Tobey Maguire’s first Spider-Man movie paved the way for the superhero franchises that would follow. The film perfectly carries the tone of the comics to the big screen, making Spider-Man a heroic figure.

His backstory is key to the character, and the best heroes have had to deal with traumatic moments. Uncle Ben telling Peter that “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” sums up who Spider-Man is to his core and what every hero should aspire to be. It is a line that sticks with viewers forever, making it the best Marvel movie quote.