Top 30 Most Epic Modern Movie Moments

Cinematic nostalgia! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at standout scenes from modern films - that’s 1980 and onwards. Our countdown includes scenes from movies “Inception”, “Spider-Man 2”, “Kill Bill: Volume 1” and more! Is there a majestic movie moment that we failed epically by forgetting? Contain your madness to the comments!
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[@WatchMojo]

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[@andersnelson]

*phonk music intensifies*

[@Franssuh070]

I missed Aragon saying For Frodo and charging in. And the falling of Barad Dur

[@D78378]

Bring me thanos!

[@eddiebrock21]

Hearing Cesar shout No for the first time was nothing short of chill inducing

[@DrSafetySpeaks]

Whaooo, almost forgot. That was sooooo lit

[@henri191]

"Avengers Assemble" is the most epic thing i've seen in Theaters , it was like a final with many fans watching it 😂

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Bring me Thanos was the most epic for me

[@Reaperguy67]

I agree with you

[@qwerttzizzi]

Portals open is the same?

[@marioperez9394]

I didn’t like either of the Thanos Avengers I really wanted too but I just couldn’t get into them

[@dirtybird311]

Not going to lie, made my eyes leak even more than they already were. When he caught mjolnir and then when the “On your left” and then Black Panther came through the portal right after Chadwick Boseman had only been passed away for a little period of time, my eyes were leaking, but the Avengers Assemble just finished me off. I’m going to have to watch that again today.

[@alexzitro5866]

I’ve never met anyone who hadn’t known the “I am your father” until my girlfriend saw it for the first time a couple years back and I will cherish her reaction as it was priceless

[@ewok40k]

Star Wars and LOTR alone could fill entire list. Bridge of Khazad Dum. Charge of the Rohirrim at Fields of Pelennor. Eowyns oneliner: I am not a man!🗡️ Destruction of both Deathstars. Emperor arrival at Deathstar. Walker assault on Hoth. Second father son duel at Endor. Palpatine making himself Emperor to thunderous applause. Clone army being loaded into ships at end of Attack of the Clones. Ents destroying Sarumans fortress. I could go on and on.

[@richardhoehn9922]

The city destruction in Independence Day. The Avengers in that circle in The Avengers.

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

Many of my favorites are listed here: the Mustafar duel, the Sparta kick, Hovitos idol theft/temple escape, the TDK bank robbery, the portals’ opening, and Vader’s revelation. Excellent work, WatchMojo!

[@kzarkage]

I am Ironman Bring me Thanos Avengers Assemble I can do this all day We are Groot Are you ok Puny God Dormamu I've come to bargain For a bit over a decade , the MCU was ripe with epic moments

[@linda10989]

Then Phase 4 came along and undid everything 🙄

[@tlmarshall21]

"Bring me Thanos" is still my single favorite MCU moment ❤

[@likecascade7015]

Two Star Wars moments in one video? What a twist!

[@joemomma8058]

I've stopped watching alot of these videos because I don't give a fuck about star wars. It's clearly a very important film. (Maybe films) but star wars always seems to be at the top. I feel that it should be represented but there are 10 atleast more "epic moments" in film before and since

[@thebatman8895]

Thor's "Bring Me Thanos" appearance was more epic than "Avenger's Assemble".

[@galeb95std]

Nope

[@pepito2847]

Seeing Godzilla put Kong in his place never gets old 🔥

[@rexlumontad5644]

5:57 Maximus: "You killed my family. Prepare to die."

[@linda10989]

Got goosebumps watching that scene...Hans Zimmer's score was perfect!

[@Animeguy300]

Portal scene from Avengers Endgame was incredibly awesome

[@dipanjandas8897]

"He is an android, he will be okay"..I lost it😂😂

[@jesseincognito.]

Tony building his suits in iron man 1

[@kanra2689]

I never get tired of those scenes

[@kanra2689]

Transformers base attack is really what set the tone for the first movie and it honestly should’ve stayed that way especially focusing on lennox and Epps

[@varunthangamani]

The greatest cinematic moment from lotr is 'For Frodo' and ' ...but I can carry you' as a close second..... remarkable that so many from this list comes from movies in 90s...perhaps the golden decade for modern cinema

[@rexlumontad5644]

4:05 Harry of Kingsmen Secret Service just enjoyed his very enthusiastic walks.

[@linda10989]

Freebird was the perfect music choice!

[@Nerdynate253]

This was a damn good list.

[@JorenMyers]

This is the first comment on KZbin that I’ve upvoted in the last few months. Agreeing with you, though, is worth some annoying Push Notifications from KZbin.

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

With many (if not all) of these moments, ‘epic’ is an understatement

[@erinlizzie09]

The "NO!" scene in Rise of the planet of the apes was one of the most epic scenes to me.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thomastorres428]

I get chills whenever I hear Sigourney say that line.

[@user-hu1nv8nh9l]

Bitches get stitches. Plus how cute was Newt?

[@xmisted_]

Bruce climbing out of the pit in the dark knight rises and Andy escaping prison in the Shawshank redemption should've both been top 5 🔥

[@theonerichard6842]

I'm surprised you didn't include John McClane jump off the Nakatomi Plaza roof from "DIE HARD", because I consider it as one of the most epic modern movie in history.

[@homeofwanderingthoughts9316]

Which scene would you choose? The jump? Or the I have a machine gun ho ho ho??

[@johnord684]

The ride of the Rohirrim surpases all of these

[@flamedragon07]

Of course the I am your father reveal will always be number 1. I had feeling it would be number 1.

[@The_Infamous_Boogyman]

Pacific rim: did u say "giant mechs vs giant robots"?

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Can't really argue about number one.. nice video and don't forget WatchMojo I am your father!!

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

I love the Avengers Assemble scene in Endgame!

[@Manbehindthemaskk]

Happy to see RRR in this

[@tlmarshall21]

I would have had the bank robbery shootout from #HEAT in this countdown for sure!! One of the most intense action set pieces I have ever seen on a big screen.

[@okidokicreations1075]

So many great scenes so many great movies...Congratulations to everyone

[@seanpatrickcain2]

27:49 Fourth Doctor: It's the end... But the moment has been prepared for.

[@rexlumontad5644]

They are all pure unadulterated awesomeness.

[@BlackHatCinephile]

🥉

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

Seeing nearly half my Top 10 favorite movies make the Top 10 warms my heart ❤️

[@santosh007sunny]

Thanks for adding RRR to the list.. the best part is you have used "telugu" the original one 😂🤘👍

[@curlAlldizzle05]

@10:56 not showing Logan doing his run or scream to back your statement, Really a missed opportunity there. Best moment seeing him go after those goons.

[@Viper72]

The scream at the very least!!

[@ignaciodeltoro1778]

The goat spderman train scene gives me goosebumps ever time

[@stephenjacewicz4594]

Many scenes from Top Gun: Maverick, the helicopter fight from MI8, the climax of Get Out, the prayer scene in the climax of Woodlawn, the aerial scene in JW4, also those fireworks in Dune Part 2. Those. Fireworks.

[@shomgerry]

Nothing beats Avengers Assemble, and the worldwide emotion surrounding that moment. Can't believe it was six years ago.

[@theScytheofGod]

I bought a magazine when I was 10 in 1977, and the battle between Anakin and Obi Wan stayed true to the idea that they had, even then. Amazing.

[@adamrobertscreative]

such epic moments, think im going to watch all these movies now lol

[@eugenelawrence8517]

Missing Interstellar docking scene. "Cooper, that's not possible. No, it's necessary"

[@josiahphillips7966]

Avenger assemble, what a lovely day (fury rode), truck flip (the dark night), this is sparta. Just some of the most memorable

[@bdowling9]

Great list!! However, for me, The Charge of the Rohirrim at the Pelenor fields is NUMBER ONE GREATEST SCENE!! But yea...Vader was pretty epic too🤣

[@israelborrerojr9772]

The ones that compiled this list are insane thinking 'Avengers Assemble' doesnt deserve the top spot. You dont have to be someone that knows anything about the MCU to recognize the epicness of that scene.

[@iraford5788]

Agreed most definitely.

[@vedahenerhenson5021]

Highly appreciated this.. thanks WatchMojo. So amazing. Feels like I'm watching a 30 movies in 1 scene..🥰🥰🥰

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

Not a bad list for many of them, but I think you missed quite a few! Maybe separate the scenes by real versus CGI? The scene from the Thin Red Line where the U.S. Army soldiers attack the Japanese Imperial soldier’s village/camp through the smoke and fog is just fantastic. It really stays with you. It’s full of fear, anger, chaos, heroism, and barbarism that it makes you cheer and curse the heroes while feeling compassion for the enemy. It’s such a beautiful film.

[@trinaq]

The clock tower scene always keeps me in suspense, even though I know that Doc will ultimately be alright. The musical even adds an element of him being scared of heights, yet he braves his fear to help Marty.

[@IBeSwyft]

The Chase Scene in Cpt 🇺🇸 Winter Soldier with Nick Fury is one of my all-time favorites

[@iraford5788]

Amazing movie moments.

[@linda10989]

The Duel of the Fates far outweighs the Mustafar lightsaber fight, imo.

[@Lyx364]

5:23 In the left corner, you can see camera man

[@PrinceIsot]

John Carter should have one scene here: "Who will pledge their steel to mine?!" ⚔️🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️⚔️

[@richardsussens490]

Love that Movie,so Underated

[@BlackHatCinephile]

The train people can't reveal Spider-Man's identity anyway, because they don't know his name. All they could do is describe him, and that description fits a lot of people.

[@kayuskale3618]

"This is sparta" should rank way higher that it did

[@KingRooney89]

Cap’s Avengers Assemble almost had me in tears. Said this before but it’s possibly the greatest movie moment in history in totality

[@allencraig6454]

Incendiary sequence finally recognized thank you!!!! John Wuck

[@MarkLaw13]

I love the film Logan so much as i hate it. You didnt bloody need a clone when there are so many mutants available. Also, no mutant cameos despite being so much room for it rather than using normal humans

[@Mixedbeats18]

The cassino royale chase parkour scene were good

[@kenithknightgaming1220]

Great list, but I think it should have included the no way home all three Spiderman sequence too

[@eianjohn5364]

Honestly, I think they’re trying to be fair to older movies but there’s not a movie in cinema history that had the impact that portal scene in Endgame had. There’s videos from around the world of sold out seats with every person in every chair jumping up and screaming in excitement. This was an excellent list though

[@RajeshNarkhed]

scene from iron man 1 - "sometimes you gotta run before you can walk, Jarvis!" - should be there

[@roxxychik06]

Tom marvolo riddle

[@dewbombjenkins5181]

Giant mech fighting giant robots? Lol

[@yasser3268]

Aliens and Back To The Future and The Shining and Raiders Of The Lost Ark Are not considered Modern films they’re all classics

[@muyspicypepper8258]

I couple scenes from Kick Ass come to mind that would be good for this list. One is from the first one when Hit Girl shows up as a seemingly innocent little girl, and then destroys most of the men

[@bigmammaprodontwitter]

Joker walking down the stairs

[@homeofwanderingthoughts9316]

Spiderman NWH, the spidey trinity scene.... Hacksaw ridge " god give me strength scene"?? Seven' s " whats in the box"???? Interstellar's cornfield chase. So many scenes from animated movies???? The moment ceaser talks forbthe first time???? Please that has to be in top 30

[@DC202REZ]

In pitch perfect anna kendrick revealed how this was not surprising at all lol

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

Some other epic moments - Jumping off the roof (Die Hard) - Darth Vader kills Palpatine (Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi) - Edmond & Fernand duel (The Count of Monte Cristo) - Tony Stark escapes (Iron Man) - Hallway attack (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) - The theater massacre (Inglourious Basterds) - The 2 Spider-Men appear (Spider-Man: No Way Home)

[@noahduke7457]

I kept seeing stuff thinking how is it that low on the list and then you'd show the next scene and I'd be like oh yeah there's that. (But Kingsmen church scene should be higher)

[@thefallofranny]

“Harry confronts Tom Voldemort Riddle”😂

[@justinwalsh135]

“There was a firefight!”- The Boondocks Saints

[@crossgordon4376]

shootout from Heat shoulda been on here

[@gmgaka]

The whole sequence starting from the bank heist

[@user-anas-bodla]

Woooooo the opening of video is with an atomic bomb test😂

[@SirsasthNigam.]

CinemaSins-Hate Makes Us Stronger or Like Demons in A Ghostbusters Movie Th3Birdman-This Perfectly Sums Up Trolls on KZbin. They Don't Realize That Dislikes Count as Likes According to KZbin's Algorithm or That Leaving Negative Comments Actually Makes the Videos Trend. Hate Does Actually Make Us Stronger. *CinemaSins -BOOKS DON'T FREAKING MATTER* *Th3Birdman- YES, THEY FREAKING DO* I have no issue with well-reasoned criticism. But using the word "woke" lets me know you wear your head for decoration, not for thinking. - Th3Birdman

[@eugeniapatroncosta920]

Number 26th, 25th, 17th, 15th, 13th, 7th, 6th, and the second one are my favourites.

[@ffgghhjjuuooo3550]

One on one. Predator vs Arnold.

[@michealcharlie007]

Spiderman movie them is very nostalgia 😢

[@MrYuleyule]

Haven't watched but YOU SHALL NOT PASS and the Ride of Rohirim should be here. I'd also add you bow to noone

[@AngelinaRodriguez-qn3bz]

Hey watchmojo can you make a top gametoons villains video?

[@Rengaaaarr]

I thought Transformers was in the list and The Batman. But I totally agree on No.1!

[@matthew_natividad]

Mainly blackout at Qatar

[@harsyakiarraathallah2222]

No Fair... Two Star Wars Moments on the List!

[@PhilBowes]

Can you do a video of live action movies that should have been live action animated hybrids

[@dukeandfsu682]

We need something from Dune 2 for this list!

[@AngieDirk]

Dude sounds like Jeff Daniels.

[@danasaeed9018]

The Joker's Interrogations Scene Is Easley The Greatest Movie Scene Of The 21st Century. Bar None!

[@EricGaston72]

Maximus reveal is in my Top 5

[@BassX1]

Garfield Parker catching MJ in: No Way Home! ... 🥲

[@Pointbreak5608]

The entirety of Top Gun Mavericks finale

[@DC202REZ]

The jurassic park scene shouldve been the jello shot

[@sashi138]

Now this is just me personally. I think Avengers - the portals opening should have taken the number 1 spot.. and the LOTR the number 2. The star wars reveal was indeed high up.. but I think it was personally just MOWED under by the EPIC 2 part Avengers Thanos showdown that had been building for over 18 FILMS +

[@MarkLaw13]

Halo Jump, really?!!! Out of all the Mission Impossible stunts, Halo Jump!!!

[@ItsMyTurn215]

Triple R being on the list definitely surprised me

[@bobbyboucher6114]

Damn no worm ride scene from Dune 2

[@caseyschaff3937]

I'm surprised there was no Pirates of the Caribbean moment

[@hikennoace343]

Ngl "Avengers Assemble" is the most epic Hype Scene ever

[@fabstar910]

Missing: Doking scene, interstellar, and a few scenes from Dune 2

[@goodwillhumping7331]

1:43 "giant mechs fighting giant robots" what?