The 7 Most Popular Non-Marvel Movies From Marvel Directors

Elf: Directed by Jon Favreau, the holiday classic Elf starring Will Ferrell has become mandatory viewing every December.

Creed: Ryan Coogler breathed new life into the Rocky franchise with the critically acclaimed film Creed, following Adonis Creed's journey.

Short Term 12: Destin Daniel Cretton's moving drama Short Term 12 features an impressive ensemble cast and explores the lives of counselors at a foster care unit.

The Suicide Squad: Directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad offers a violent, twisted, and hilarious take on the superhero genre.

The Nice Guys: Shane Black's buddy flick The Nice Guys, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, is set in the 1970s and offers impeccable '70s vibes.

Nomadland: Chloé Zhao's arthouse flick Nomadland won Best Picture at the Oscars and follows a woman's journey as a nomad through the American West.

A Haunting in Venice: Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in A Haunting in Venice, a supernatural twist on the classic murder mystery genre.