Avi Arad

Avi Arad

Avi Arad (/ˈɑːvi ˈɑːrɑːd/; Hebrew: אבי ארד; born August 1, 1948) is an Israeli-American studio executive and producer of film, television, and animation. He became the CEO of Toy Biz in the 1990s, was the chief creative officer of Marvel Entertainment, and is the founder, former chairman, and former CEO of the latter's successor, Marvel Studios. Since then, he has produced and sometimes written a wide array of live-action, animated, and television comic book adaptations, including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Arad was born in 1948 in Ramat Gan, Israel, to a Jewish family. The son of Holocaust survivors from Poland, he grew up reading Superman and Spider-Man comics translated into Hebrew. In 1965, he was conscripted as a soldier into the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). He fought and was wounded in the 1967 Six-Day War and spent 15 days recuperating. Arad finished his military service in 1968. In 1970, Arad moved to the United States and enrolled at Hofstra University to study industrial management. He worked as a truck driver and as a Hebrew teacher to put himself through college and graduated with a BBA in 1972. Along with Israeli-American Toy Biz co-owner Isaac Perlmutter, Avi Arad came into conflict with Carl Icahn and Ron Perelman over control of Marvel Comics in the wake of its 1996 bankruptcy. In the end, Arad and Perlmutter came out on top, with Toy Biz taking over Marvel Comics in a complicated deal that included obtaining the rights to Spider-Man and other superheroes that Marvel had sold earlier. He was involved in Marvel's emergence from bankruptcy and the expansion of the company's profile through licensing and movies. On May 31, 2006, Arad resigned from his various Marvel positions, including his leadership of Marvel Studios, to form his own production company, Arad Productions (also known as Arad Animation), a company that primarily produces Marvel-licensed films separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His first non-Marvel film was 2007's Bratz. Further ventures include the manga adaptation Ghost in the Shell; an adaptation of Brandon Mull's teenage fantasy Fablehaven (which died in production); an adaptation of James Patterson's teenage novel Maximum Ride; and adaptations of video game properties Uncharted, Infamous, Metal Gear Solid, and The Legend of Zelda. In August 2010, it was announced that Arad was given a chair with the American branch of animation studio Production I.G in Los Angeles, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Avi Arad, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Avi Arad
  • Popularity: 8.037
  • Known For: Production
  • Birthday: 1948-08-01
  • Place of Birth: Givatayim, Israel
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  • Also Known As: Avi Arad-san, アヴィ・アラッド
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Avi Arad Movies

  • 2022
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    Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

    Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home

    6.7 2022 HD

    JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from...

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  • 2015
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    Metal Gear Solid: Legacy

    Metal Gear Solid: Legacy

    6.5 2015 HD

    A documentary that explores the Metal Gear Solid game series with many interviews with game developers, journalists and famous film-makes such as...

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  • 2000
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    X-Men: The Mutant Watch

    X-Men: The Mutant Watch

    6.993 2000 HD

    While Senator Kelly addresses a senate committee about the supposed mutant menace, we learn about the making of the movie, X-Men.

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  • 2008
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    Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound

    Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound

    6.8 2008 HD

    From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this Starz Inside documentary,...

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  • 2003
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    Beyond Hell's Kitchen: Making 'Daredevil'

    Beyond Hell's Kitchen: Making 'Daredevil'

    1 2003 HD

    A behind the scenes look at the making of 'Daredevil'.

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  • 2004
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    8 Arms to Hold You

    8 Arms to Hold You

    1 2004 HD

    An "Ock-umentary" exploring the character of Doc Ock and the way he as well as his tentacles were brought to life on the silver screen.

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  • 2014
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    Marvel Renaissance

    Marvel Renaissance

    5.571 2014 HD

    Documentary about the rise of Marvel Studios after their near-bankruptcy in the mid-1990s.

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  • 2010
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    With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

    With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

    6.8 2010 HD

    At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in...

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  • 2003
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    Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

    Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

    7.3 2003 HD

    Industry insiders like Stan Lee and Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) reflect on the way their colorful creations reflect society at large. They have spread...

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  • 2012
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    The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

    The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

    1 2012 HD

    A six-part documentary on the making of the film.

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  • 2024
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    Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of X-Men '97

    Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of X-Men '97

    5.8 2024 HD

    Spend time with the original cast, along with new voices, as this behind-the-scenes special recalls the birth of "X-Men: The Animated Series," and...

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  • 2014
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    The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2

    The Wages of Heroism: Making The Amazing Spider-Man 2

    7.4 2014 HD

    A documentary on the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), featuring interviews with the cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.

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  • 2017
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    Ghost in the Shell: Hard-Wired Humanity - Making Ghost in the Shell

    Ghost in the Shell: Hard-Wired Humanity - Making Ghost in the Shell

    1 2017 HD

    An in depth look behind the scenes at the making of the live action Ghost In The Shell. Director Rupert Sanders, along with the cast and crew, take...

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  • 2006
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    Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men

    Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men

    10 2006 HD

    This documentary is a fascinating journey through the world of comics, with particular attention paid to the X-Men, that should satisfy both fans and...

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  • 2003
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    The Secret Origin of X-Men

    The Secret Origin of X-Men

    5.167 2003 HD

    This title, about the creation of the comic book X-Men, is featured on the DVD for X2.

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  • 2008
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    I Am Iron Man

    I Am Iron Man

    7.2 2008 HD

    A documentary covering pre-production topics like suit design and construction, storyboards, animatics, and pre-viz, sets, working in the suit,...

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  • 2007
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    The Grand

    The Grand

    6 2007 HD

    The Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional...

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  • 2002
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    Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'

    Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'

    5 2002 HD

    Documentary on the making of 'Spider-Man.'

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  • 2002
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    Spider-Mania

    Spider-Mania

    5.4 2002 HD

    E! Entertainment special on the making of Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man film.

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  • 2002
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    The Spider-Man Story

    The Spider-Man Story

    1 2002 HD

    A documentary tie-in for the 2002 Spider-Man 2 film.

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  • 2007
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    Ghost Rider

    Ghost Rider

    5.6 2007 HD

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  • 2007
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    Spider-Man 3

    Spider-Man 3

    6.433 2007 HD

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  • 2002
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    Spider-Man

    Spider-Man

    7.3 2002 HD

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  • 2004
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    Spider-Man 2

    Spider-Man 2

    7.287 2004 HD

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  • 2008
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    Iron Man

    Iron Man

    7.648 2008 HD

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  • 2003
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    Hulk

    Hulk

    5.6 2003 HD

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  • 2012
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    The Amazing Spider-Man

    The Amazing Spider-Man

    6.708 2012 HD

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  • 2007
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    Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

    Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

    5.6 2007 HD

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  • 2012
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    The Avengers

    The Avengers

    7.723 2012 HD

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  • 2004
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    The Punisher

    The Punisher

    6.4 2004 HD

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  • 2005
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    Fantastic Four

    Fantastic Four

    5.786 2005 HD

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  • 2003
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    Daredevil

    Daredevil

    5.3 2003 HD

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  • 2007
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    The Killing Floor

    The Killing Floor

    5.317 2007 HD

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  • 2005
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    Elektra

    Elektra

    5 2005 HD

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  • 2023
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    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    8.355 2023 HD

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  • 2002
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    Blade II

    Blade II

    6.552 2002 HD

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  • 2004
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    Blade: Trinity

    Blade: Trinity

    5.862 2004 HD

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  • 1998
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    Blade

    Blade

    6.806 1998 HD

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  • 2005
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    Man-Thing

    Man-Thing

    4.3 2005 HD

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  • 2011
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    Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

    Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

    5.015 2011 HD

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  • 2015
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    Air Bound

    Air Bound

    5.7 2015 HD

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  • 2014
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    The Amazing Spider-Man 2

    The Amazing Spider-Man 2

    6.5 2014 HD

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  • 2026
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    Spider-Man 4

    Spider-Man 4

    1 2026 HD

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  • 2021
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    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    7.955 2021 HD

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  • 2006
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    X-Men: The Last Stand

    X-Men: The Last Stand

    6.41 2006 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Legend of Zelda

    The Legend of Zelda

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2007
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    The Invincible Iron Man

    The Invincible Iron Man

    6.2 2007 HD

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  • 2007
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    The Invincible Iron Man

    The Invincible Iron Man

    6.2 2007 HD

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  • 1970
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    Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

    Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2024
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    Borderlands

    Borderlands

    5.802 2024 HD

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  • 2004
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    Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing

    Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing

    6.646 2004 HD

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  • 2024
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    Venom: The Last Dance

    Venom: The Last Dance

    6.7 2024 HD

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  • 1970
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    Untitled Live-Action Naruto Film

    Untitled Live-Action Naruto Film

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2018
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    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    8.399 2018 HD

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  • 2017
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    Ghost in the Shell

    Ghost in the Shell

    6.1 2017 HD

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  • 2016
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    Santa Pac's Merry Berry Day

    Santa Pac's Merry Berry Day

    5.5 2016 HD

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  • 2018
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    Venom

    Venom

    6.835 2018 HD

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  • 1991
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    The Magic Trolls and the Troll Warriors

    The Magic Trolls and the Troll Warriors

    10 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    The Magic Trolls and the Troll Warriors

    The Magic Trolls and the Troll Warriors

    10 1991 HD

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  • 2000
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    X-Men

    X-Men

    7.005 2000 HD

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  • 1996
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    Generation X

    Generation X

    4.1 1996 HD

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  • 2007
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    Doctor Strange

    Doctor Strange

    6.8 2007 HD

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  • 2017
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    Spider-Man: Homecoming

    Spider-Man: Homecoming

    7.334 2017 HD

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  • 2009
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    X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    6.275 2009 HD

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  • 1998
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    Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    4.5 1998 HD

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  • 2008
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    The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

    6.2 2008 HD

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  • 1970
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    Hell Divers

    Hell Divers

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2022
    imgMovies

    Morbius

    Morbius

    5.998 2022 HD

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  • 2024
    imgMovies

    Kraven the Hunter

    Kraven the Hunter

    6.2 2024 HD

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  • 2003
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    X2

    X2

    7.035 2003 HD

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  • 2005
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    Spider-Man: The Venom Saga

    Spider-Man: The Venom Saga

    6.8 2005 HD

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  • 2021
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    Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    6.798 2021 HD

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  • 2019
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    Spider-Man: Far From Home

    Spider-Man: Far From Home

    7.421 2019 HD

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  • 2019
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    Super Monsters Back to School

    Super Monsters Back to School

    5 2019 HD

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  • 2022
    imgMovies

    Uncharted

    Uncharted

    6.932 2022 HD

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  • 1970
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    One Punch Man

    One Punch Man

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2006
    imgMovies

    Ultimate Avengers 2

    Ultimate Avengers 2

    6.8 2006 HD

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  • 2006
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    Ultimate Avengers: The Movie

    Ultimate Avengers: The Movie

    6.8 2006 HD

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  • 2007
    imgMovies

    Bratz

    Bratz

    5.7 2007 HD

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  • 2013
    imgMovies

    Robosapien: Rebooted

    Robosapien: Rebooted

    5.4 2013 HD

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  • 2013
    imgMovies

    Robosapien: Rebooted

    Robosapien: Rebooted

    5.4 2013 HD

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  • 2013
    imgMovies

    Robosapien: Rebooted

    Robosapien: Rebooted

    5.4 2013 HD

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  • 1970
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    7.5 1970 HD

    Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing battle some of their greatest foes, including Doctor Doom, Ronan the Accuser,...

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E9

    7.9 1970 HD

    Teenagers Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Spike fight for a world that fears and hates them.

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E9

    7.9 1970 HD

    Teenagers Cyclops, Jean Grey, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Spike fight for a world that fears and hates them.

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E13

    8.3 1970 HD

    Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E13

    8.3 1970 HD

    Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E13

    6.7 1970 HD

    King Arthur and the Knights of Justice is an American animated series. It lasted for two seasons and 13 episodes each. The cartoon was produced by...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E14

    8.191 1970 HD

    The X-Men are an elite team of mutants, genetically gifted human beings with superpowers, sworn to fight for mutant rights against hostile Government...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    6.5 1970 HD

    Blade is a half-man, half-vampire who employs his extraordinary powers in a crusade to save mankind from the demonic creatures who walk the night....

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E13

    7.31 1970 HD

    The fate of PacWorld lies with Pac and his loyal crew as they protect the Power Berries from falling into the sinister hands of Betrayus and his evil...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.2 1970 HD

    The adventures of the cosmic wanderer as he seeks his lost home after rebelling from his master.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E40

    8 1970 HD

    The Bots Master is a 1993 cartoon series, produced by Jean Chalopin through his company "Creativite et Developpement" in France. In total 40 episodes...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    5.8 1970 HD

    When the planet is threatened by Super Villains, time traveling conquerors, alien invaders, mythical monsters or mad robots bent on the total...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E13

    6.4 1970 HD

    When Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm and pilot Ben Grimm take a premature space flight on a new shuttle, they find themselves massively bombarded...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E9

    7.9 1970 HD

    Preschool kids whose parents are the world's most famous monsters try to master their special powers while preparing for kindergarten.

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E9

    7.9 1970 HD

    Preschool kids whose parents are the world's most famous monsters try to master their special powers while preparing for kindergarten.

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E10

    6.2 1970 HD

    Set in 2050, Kong becomes a wanted fugitive after wrecking havoc at Alcatraz Island’s Natural History and Marine Preserve. What most humans on...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E10

    6.2 1970 HD

    Set in 2050, Kong becomes a wanted fugitive after wrecking havoc at Alcatraz Island’s Natural History and Marine Preserve. What most humans on...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E13

    8.3 1970 HD

    Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the...

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E14

    8.191 1970 HD

    The X-Men are an elite team of mutants, genetically gifted human beings with superpowers, sworn to fight for mutant rights against hostile Government...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E22

    6.5 1970 HD

    Mutant X is a science fiction television series that debuted on October 6, 2001. The show was created by Avi Arad, and it centers around Mutant X, a...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E22

    6.5 1970 HD

    Mutant X is a science fiction television series that debuted on October 6, 2001. The show was created by Avi Arad, and it centers around Mutant X, a...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E8

    6.1 1970 HD

    When research scientist Bruce Banner is blasted with a gamma ray bomb during an experiment gone wrong, he develops a dangerous alter ego -- a mean,...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.5 1970 HD

    Spider-Man travels to Counter-Earth to rescue a Terran shuttle crew trapped there and discovers a tyrannical & warped version of his world.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E10

    8.6 1970 HD

    The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E9

    7.9 1970 HD

    Preschool kids whose parents are the world's most famous monsters try to master their special powers while preparing for kindergarten.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E4

    7.5 1970 HD

    Sing along and move to this groovy collection of music videos featuring monster friends Katya, Lobo, Zoe, Drac, Cleo and Frankie!

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.5 1970 HD

    Spider-Man travels to Counter-Earth to rescue a Terran shuttle crew trapped there and discovers a tyrannical & warped version of his world.

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E13

    7.31 1970 HD

    The fate of PacWorld lies with Pac and his loyal crew as they protect the Power Berries from falling into the sinister hands of Betrayus and his evil...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E10

    6.2 1970 HD

    Set in 2050, Kong becomes a wanted fugitive after wrecking havoc at Alcatraz Island’s Natural History and Marine Preserve. What most humans on...

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