From Ghostbusters to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the release of several successful female-led films in recent years has demonstrated the high demand for women-centered narratives among cinema-goers.

DC Entertainment’s 2017 film Wonder Woman broke several box office records following its release, including becoming the eighth-highest-grossing superhero film of all time.

In late December 2018, Marvel Studios’ first female led film Captain Marvel was named the most anticipated film of 2019 by online film and TV database IMDb.

On a more personal level, the impact of female-led films is made even more apparent when young girls are spotting dressing up in costumes in an effort to emulate their favourite female heroes from the silver screen.

Actor Brie Larson recently had a heartwarming encounter with a young fan dressed as Captain Marvel at the film’s European premiere.

10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes Show all 10 1 /10 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes The Force was strong with this young girl when she dressed as scavenger-turned-Jedi Padawan Rey at a 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' fan event at Sydney Opera House in December 2015. With an outfit including Rey's signature goggles and detached sleeves, this budding Jedi is definitely ready for action. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes In July 2016, Paul Feig's all-female 'Ghostbusters' reboot held its world premiere in Los Angeles. During the event, the film's cast came across a group of young girls dressed as the ghost-fighting foursome. Here, actor Kristen Wiig can be seen high-fiving one of the girls, much to the young fan's excitement. Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes At the European premiere of 'Captain Marvel', which took place at London's Curzon cinema in Mayfair on Wednesday 27 February 2019, lead actor Brie Larson had a sweet encounter with eight-year-old Illie, who attended the event dressed in the superhero's signature blue and red suit. 'She's my hero!' Larson tweeted about Illie following the event. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes This young Wonder Woman was primed for battle when she had her photograph taken at New York Comic-Con at Javits Centre in October 2018. Nothing gets past Wonder Woman Diana Prince's Amazonian sword and shield. Getty Images 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes While being interviewed about being a filmmaker in February 2019, 'Black Panther' director and writer Ryan Coogler was taken aback when he spotted a young girl dressed as Shuri, the superhero's witty and inventive younger sister. When Coogler asked her what her name is, she responded: 'Black Panther's sister.' Coogler then told her that her costume was 'amazing'. EPIX 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes Chloë Grace Moretz's portrayal of Hit-Girl in the 2010 film 'Kiss-Ass' proved that young girls should never be underestimated. This young fan channelled the character's ferocity at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. Getty Images 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes In the 2018 Marvel blockbuster 'Avengers: Infinity War', a younger version of Zoe Saldana's character, Gamora, is played by child star Ariana Greenblatt. Saldana shared a photo of the pair together on Instagram, captioning the picture: 'Double trouble'. Instagram/Zoe Saldana 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes In 2017, a young girl dressed as Wonder Woman burst into tears as she met actor Gal Gadot at San Diego Comic-Con. Gadot, who's portrayed the character since 2016, comforted the superhero fan by saying, 'There's no reason to cry anymore, right? Here we are together.' Getty Images 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes This young Jedi apprentice looked slightly nervous as she attended the Australian premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Sydney, December 2015. Hopefully being dressed as one of the film's heroes, Rey, gave her the boost of courage she needed. AFP/Getty Images 10 times young girls dressed as their favourite female heroes As a friend of Harry Potter and member of Dumbledore's Army, Luna Lovegood is regarded as one of the heroes of J. K. Rowling's fictional wizarding world. One Harry Potter fan channeled Luna's eccentric nature at the opening night of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles in July 2011, wearing the witch's signature Spectra Specs and carrying a copy of wizarding publication the Quibbler. Getty Images

Eight-year-old Illie, who attended the event with non-profit organisation The Female Lead, spoke the film’s stars on the blue carpet, including Larson and Samuel L. Jackson.

“She’s my hero!” Larson tweeted with regards to Illie following the premiere.

Click through the gallery above to see 10 examples of girls dressing up as inspirational characters, including Star Wars Jedi-in-training Rey and Black Panther technological whizz Shuri.

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