Superman remains the most powerful, most iconic, most misunderstood superhero in part thanks to his perceived perfection.
For the uninitiated, the production order of these films is the recommended viewing order.
‘Superman II’
Production forSuperman IIwas well underway beforeSuperman(1978) was released.
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Production was further complicated by the passing of legendary cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth in 1978.
Either version will demonstrate whySuperman IIremains one of the bestsuperhero movies ever made.
Its a wackier iteration that attempts to incorporate more humor into the already rather light-hearted series.
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home’s first and greatest superhero.
Luthor creates the Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow), a solar-powered soldier, in his fight against Superman.
The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor’s latest creation, Nuclear Man.
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Superman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton.
An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans.
His peace is threatened when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.
Controversy still surrounds the dark tone and the killer Batman, but Affleck aintthe first murderous Batman.
Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman.
Superman s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis.
The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.
‘Justice League’
Another, possibly, unceremonious ending for Superman comes by way of 2017sJustice League.
The final result of the rewrites, reshoots, and Supermans CGI-scrubbed mustache create a messy trilogy piece.
In 2021, viewers got to witness the resurrection of Superman in a whole new light.
While he doesnt arrive until about halfway into the movie, his absence is almost a character unto itself.
‘Black Adam’
Black Adamis by no means a Superman movie.
The scene begins with Dwayne Johnson’s titular anti-hero being greeted by Viola Davis' Amanda Waller via holo-drone.
Adam responds by smugly saying “send them all.”
From the shadows, Cavill steps out as Superman, whose last words are “Black Adam.
The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor’s latest creation, Nuclear Man.
We should talk.”
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story explores the life and career of the iconic actor known for his portrayal of Superman. The film delves into Reeve’s personal and professional journey, examining his lasting impact on Hollywood and his remarkable resilience following the accident that profoundly changed his life.
Superman returns to Earth after spending five years in space examining his homeworld Krypton. But he finds things have changed while he was gone, and he must once again prove himself important to the world.
An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.
Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.
Director Zack Snyder’s initial vision for Justice League follows Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), the Flash (Ezra Miller), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and Aquaman (Jason Momoa) as they battle to prevent the forces of New God Steppenwolf from conquering Earth. The Snyder cut of the film differs significantly from the theatrically released original, including numerous additional story elements and sequences that were later cut from the film.
In Black Adam, an ancient super-powered being emerges in the present day, bringing with him a unique sense of justice. As he grapples with his own nature and new-world challenges, he faces opposition from heroes and enemies alike, leading to a confrontation that could reshape paradigms of power.
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views kindness as old-fashioned.
