5 Best Female Superhero Movies and Series You Must Watch, Including 'SRI ASIH' by Indonesia!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Ashyla Faiq Al furqaan

Superhero genre fans are now spoiled with a variety of story choices featuring superheroes with extraordinary powers. Not only men, female superheroes are also gaining attention on the big screen.

The film industry has proven that women can also become strong, inspirational, and charming figures when playing the role of a superhero. It's not just Hollywood productions that have such characters, but also Indonesia.

Curious about movies and series that feature female superheroes? Let's check out the synopses below!

1. BLACK WIDOW (2021)

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BLACK WIDOW is a superhero film released in 2021, produced by Marvel Studios. The story is set in the events of the film CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Natasha Romanoff, a secret agent, must confront her dark past.

When Natasha's past haunts her, she is forced to return to her homeland in Russia. There, she is forced to confront the family she once left behind, including Yelena Belova, a secret agent and her sister in the Red Room program.

This film reveals new sides of the character that fans have loved for years and provides a deeper insight into the struggles and journey of the character.

2. WANDA VISION (2021)

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If you are interested in a series with female superhero characters, WANDA VISION is the answer. The story focuses on two Avengers members, Wanda Maximoff and Vision. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda and Vision live in a fictional town as a married couple.

They mysteriously find themselves trapped in an alternative world that is a replica of various American sitcom eras, ranging from the 1950s to the modern era. Each episode showcases a style that follows each decade.

As the story unfolds, they feel strange and try to adapt to the situation they are facing. Their struggle with the mysterious alternative reality takes this series to a more complex level.

3. SRI ASIH (2022)

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Not only Hollywood, but we also have the first female superhero work in Indonesia. Released on November 17, 2022, this film tells the story of an orphaned woman named Alana, played by Pevita Pearce. 

The story begins when Alana is raised by a wealthy stepmother. Alana grows up as a woman who easily gets angry because she cannot control her emotions. 

One day, Alana finds out that she is not an ordinary human, but a descendant of a Goddess.  Now she is known as a hero who can eradicate crime around her. 

4. WONDER WOMAN (2017)

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WONDER WOMAN is a superhero film whose story begins on a hidden island called Themyscira, the home of the Amazons, a group of extraordinary women warriors with incredible powers and skills. One of the women is named Diana, who was raised with martial arts training by her uncle. 

During World War I, while the war was raging outside the island, an unexpected visit occurred when a British pilot named Steve crashed on the shores of Themyscira. Diana saved the pilot. 

Diana convinces herself to help Steve in saving the world from destruction. She leaves Themyscira and follows Steve out of the island, experiencing a dangerous outside world.

5. DC's STARGIRL (2020-2022)

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The second series to feature a female superhero character is DC's STARGIRL. This series tells the story of Courtney Whitmore, a teenager who has just moved to a small town after her mother married Pat Dugan. DC's STARGIRL. Shortly after moving, she discovers a mysterious staff. It turns out, the staff used to belong to the Justice Society of America. Because of her bravery and dedication, Courtney is chosen by the staff to carry on the JSA legacy and become Stargirl.

However, the task of being a Stargirl is not easy. Courtney must face various threats from super villains who are trying to dominate the world with their evil powers. Will Courtney succeed in fulfilling her role as Stargirl?

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