Superman Returns

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Superman Returns

PG-13

2006

2h 34m

Adventure

Action

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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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 Lane has moved on with her life, and society has learned to survive without him. Superman must find a way to reconnect with her and find his place in a world that may no longer need him.

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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.

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Cosmo Landesman

The Times (UK)

What this film has — and what is missing from most superhero films these days — is a real sense of the heroic.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 8, 2025

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

"Why The World Doesn't Need Superman" is the title of Lois Lane's Pulitzer Prize-winning essay in this...blockbuster. At times, during Bryan Singer's overlong reworking, one can only agree with her. It's all highly competent but pretty predictable stuff.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 7, 2025

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Two cheers for Brandon Routh and his revitalizing of the role, though you will search in vain for any new angle on the square-jawed hero from Marvel Comics.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 7, 2025

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Bob Ross

Tampa Tribune

The effects are spectacular, the story's true to tradition and the guy in tights presents a perfect blend of superhuman strength and lovelorn vulnerability.

Rated: A

Jul 8, 2025

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

...[Superman Returns] isn't just an eye-popping, terrifically entertaining action fantasy with enough nostalgic poignancy to make a man-child cry. It's a cunningly inspired allegory in which Superman is akin to no less a saviour than Jesus Christ.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 8, 2025

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James Vance

Tulsa World

Graced with arresting visuals, intelligent writing and decent performances, "Superman Returns" is a soulful, wistful, not-quite-romance with all the action a summer movie crowd could want.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 8, 2025

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Rafael S

Movie with a good Superman, iconic scenes, but it's dragged out and too long

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/29/25

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Trey D.

I remember seeing this when I turned 3 it is and still my favorite comic book movie yes it doesn't have enough action or any upgrades to the characters but this belongs to the classic era of superman and I find it as a masterpiece & better than most of the newer mcu movies that been released 💙❤️💛

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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Alexander S

Superman Returns successfully captured the essence of the original Superman magic, nearly two decades after Christopher Reeve's films. With a solid cast, including Brandon Routh's impressive portrayal of Superman, the film felt like a modern touch-up. Although the story felt slightly out of place and cartoonish, the entertainment value was undeniable, making it a worthy continuation of the Christopher Reeve series. Grading: B-

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Garrett P

Sorry this one was boring as hell 😴

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/25

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Jared W

I think James Gunn is a genius. He brought a level of fun and humor to the DC universe that’s been missing for years. I had fun the entire way through. Superman deserved bettter and he got it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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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 Lane has moved on with her life, and society has learned to survive without him. Superman must find a way to reconnect with her and find his place in a world that may no longer need him.

Director: Bryan Singer
Producer: Jon Peters, Bryan Singer, Gilbert Adler
Screenwriter: Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Rating: PG-13 (Some Intense Action Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 2, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $200.1M
Runtime: 2h 34m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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