Superman Movies

Critics Consensus: Superman: The Movie deftly blends humor and gravitas, taking advantage of the perfectly cast Christopher Reeve to craft a loving, nostalgic tribute to an American pop culture icon.

Synopsis: Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Margot Kidder

Directed By: Richard Donner

Critics Consensus: The humor occasionally stumbles into slapstick territory, and the special effects are dated, but Superman II meets, if not exceeds, the standard set by its predecessor.

Synopsis: Superman (Christopher Reeve) foils the plot of terrorists by hurtling their nuclear device into outer space, but the bomb's shock waves free the Kryptonian villain... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty

Directed By: Richard Lester

Critics Consensus: Bryan Singer's reverent and visually decadent adaptation gives the Man of Steel welcome emotional complexity. The result: a satisfying stick-to-your-ribs adaptation.

Synopsis: While Lex Luthor plots to destroy him once and for all, the Man of Steel returns after a long absence to a much-changed world. Lois... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden, Frank Langella

Directed By: Bryan Singer

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: On his birthday, Jonathan Kent learns his dad is Superman and that he has superpowers of his own. He also meets Damian Wayne. The two... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jack Dylan Grazer, Jack Griffo, Troy Baker, Travis Willingham

Directed By: Matt Peters

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Superman battles Brainiac to save the Krypton city of Kandor, which is miniaturized and held aboard Brainiac's ship.

Starring: Matt Bomer, Stana Katic, Molly C. Quinn, Alexander Gould

Directed By: James Tucker

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Superman and the rest of the Justice League unite to battle a hulking monster named Doomsday -- but it's ultimately up to the Man of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jerry O'Connell, Rebecca Romijn, Rainn Wilson, Rosario Dawson

Directed By: Sam Liu, Jake Castorena

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Young Clark Kent works as an intern at the Daily Planet while learning how to save the city of Metropolis.

Starring: Darren Criss, Alexandra Daddario, Zachary Quinto, Ike Amadi

Directed By: Chris Palmer

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: An alternate take on Superman portrays him as a Soviet hero after his rocket lands in the USSR.

Starring: Jason Isaacs, Amy Acker, Diedrich Bader, Paul Williams

Directed By: Sam Liu

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: New super powerful heroes appear on the scene, but they soon run afoul of the Man of Steel when they show their willingness to kill... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robin Atkin Downes, George Newbern, Pauley Perrette, Tara Strong

Directed By: Michael Chang

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Batman and Superman team up to fight the Joker and Lex Luthor, while Bruce Wayne begins dating Lois Lane.

Starring: Tim Daly, Dana Delany, Kevin Conroy, Clancy Brown

Directed By: Toshihiko Masuda

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Superman (James Denton) ponders his future after a rescue mission to the sun exposes him to radiation.

Starring: James Denton, Anthony LaPaglia, Christina Hendricks, Matthew Gray Gubler

Directed By: Sam Liu

Critics Consensus: Zack Snyder's Justice League lives up to its title with a sprawling cut that expands to fit the director's vision -- and should satisfy the fans who willed it into existence.

Synopsis: In ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, determined to ensure Superman's (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) aligns forces with Diana... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa

Directed By: Zack Snyder

Critics Consensus: Man of Steel's exhilarating action and spectacle can't fully overcome its detours into generic blockbuster territory.

Synopsis: With the imminent destruction of Krypton, their home planet, Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and his wife seek to preserve their race by sending their infant son... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane

Directed By: Zack Snyder

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: The Man of Steel (Adam Baldwin) battles an intergalactic killer, accidentally unearthed by a corporation.

Starring: Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters, Tom Kenny

Directed By: Bruce Timm, Lauren Montgomery, Brandon Vietti

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: On an alternate earth, the Joker tricks Superman into killing Lois Lane, sending Superman down a path of destruction.

Starring: Justin Hartley, Anson Mount, Laura Bailey, Zach Callison

Directed By: Matt Peters

Critics Consensus: Justice League leaps over a number of DC movies, but its single bound isn't enough to shed the murky aesthetic, thin characters, and chaotic action that continue to dog the franchise.

Synopsis: Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams

Directed By: Zack Snyder

Critics Consensus: When not overusing sight gags, slapstick, and Richard Pryor, Superman III resorts to plot points rehashed from the previous Superman flicks.

Synopsis: Computer programmer Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor) is hired by financial tycoon Ross Webster (Robert Vaughn) to seize control of a weather satellite and annihilate Colombia's... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Robert Vaughn, Jackie Cooper

Directed By: Richard Lester

Critics Consensus: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a potentially powerful story -- and some of America's most iconic superheroes -- in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.

Synopsis: It's been nearly two years since Superman's colossal battle with Zod devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life and collateral damage left many... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg

Directed By: Zack Snyder

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Superman and Batman join forces to save a Kryptonian visitor from the evil Darkseid.

Starring: Summer Glau, Ed Asner, Tim Daly, Andre Braugher

Directed By: Lauren Montgomery

Critics Consensus: The Superman series bottoms with The Quest for Peace -- the action is boring, the special effects look cheaper, and none of the actors appear interested in where the plot's going.

Synopsis: Seeing the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a nuclear arms race that could lead to Earth's destruction, Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides that... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jackie Cooper

Directed By: Sidney J. Furie

Critics Consensus: Pulling off the heroic feat of fleshing out a dynamic new world while putting its champion's big, beating heart front and center, this Superman flies high as a Man of Tomorrow grounded in the here and now.

Synopsis: When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man... View Full Synopsis

Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi

Directed By: James Gunn