In our contemporary film space, two things are true. Dispiritingly, we still have a long way to go when it comes to ensuring equitable space for female directors, especially in the long masculine space of “action cinema.” But optimistically, 2019 saw a record number of films directed by women. And 2020 promises to be a banner year for female-directed films, particularly in the action/blockbuster space. We’ve got Reed Morano’s The Rhythm Section, Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey, Niki Caro’s Mulan, Cate Shortland’s Black Widow, Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984, and Chloé Zhao’s …

An MCU supercut highlights the varying action set pieces in the Marvel Studios franchise throughout its 23-film arc, known as the Infinity Saga.