

In 2015, sets based on the upcoming film Batman v. In January 26, 2016, LEGO Marvel's Avengers was released. In 2015 sets based on the films Avengers Age of Ultron and Ant man were released, as well as Ultimate Spider-Man. Another set based on the X-Men franchise was released, while the movie subtheme of Marvel featured sets based on the film Guardians of the Galaxy. The Marvel subtheme continued into 2014 with sets based on Ultimate Spider-Man with an updated Green Goblin and other characters featured in the show and two sets based on the Avengers Assemble TV series. In November 2014, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham was released. The DC line continued into 2014 with five Batman-based sets, with the Batmobile and minifigure being inspired by Beware the Batman. There was also a video game based upon the Marvel line, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, which came on October 22, 2013.

There were also sets based on Iron Man 3. The Marvel subtheme continued into 2013 and expanded upon sets based on Ultimate Spider-Man with other characters featured in the show. Other DC minifigures released also resembled appearances in The Dark Knight Rises, as well as comic looks. The DC subtheme continued into 2013 with sets based on Man of Steel. In addition to the DC sets, a video game based on the DC theme was released on June 19, 2012. These use a building system similar to that used by Hero Factory theme, and feature three characters each from the DC and Marvel universes. In addition to regular System models, Super Heroes also features buildable action-figures, known as Ultrabuild sets. 19 minifigures were also introduced under the Marvel subtheme in April (and February for two of the promotional minifigures).

Seven Marvel sets were released in April 2012, with the Spider-Man set released in July 2012. The Marvel collection focuses on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, X-Men, and Ultimate Spider-Man. 23 new minifigures were introduced in the DC Universe subtheme in January. There were nine DC Universe sets (which focus on the Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern series with guest appearance by Wonder Woman and Flash) released in January 2012, with two promotional ones released in May. 4.1 DC Comics Comic-Con and DC FanDome Exclusives.
