Research on cathode materials for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries has seen recent advances, with developments in various types of materials, including manganese-based and metal organic framework-based cathodes. These advancements aim to improve the performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries, but challenges still exist. The field continues to explore different materials and architectures, such as covalent organic frameworks and bismuth-based architectures, to overcome these challenges and optimize battery performance.