President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred 105 Distinguished Service Decorations on personnel from the Indian Armed Forces and the Indian Coast Guard during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards recognised distinguished service of an exceptional order by members of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. (Pics/PTI)

Superhero films are no longer restricted to male figures flying in the air and performing intense action to save humanity. Over the years, we have witnessed a sharp rise in the number of female-led superhero films, which continue to gain as much acclaim and box-office success. As the anticipation builds for DC’s Supergirl, female-led superhero cinema has entered a defining era of powerful storytelling and complex heroines redefining the genre for a new generation. Ahead of Supergirl, explore the 10 best female-led superhero films that paved the way for female heroism.