The Specials

The Specials is a 2000 American superhero comedy film that pokes fun at the genre while focusing on the day-to-day lives of its eccentric heroes rather than epic battles or special effects. The seventh-most popular superhero team in the world, the Specials struggle with their low status and lack of corporate backing, making them battle underrated villains and small disasters instead. When they're invited to a merchandising deal that could elevate their status, things quickly spiral out of control as personal issues and rivalries threaten to tear the group apart - but ultimately lead to a heartwarming redemption story about finding true purpose in being champions for society's underdogs.