Captain Marvel is the twenty-first Marvel Cinematic Universe film, yet only the first film in the Marvel studio’s history “to be led by a female superhero” (Kantor). The movie illustrates the process of Carol Danvers’ self-discovery and subsequent emancipation from the control of others as she grows into the role of Captain Marvel. After its release, Captain Marvel became the highest grossing female directed film as well as the highest grossing female superhero movie (Ray 2). However, its widespread success was accompanied by controversy about its representation of women. While an ethical…