Superman Returns Movie

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After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane.

Who's Involved:

Sam Huntington, James Marsden, Bryan Singer, Kevin Spacey, Frank Langella, Jon Peters, Eva Marie Saint, Gilbert Adler, Kate Bosworth, Michael Dougherty, Parker Posey, Kal Penn, Dan Harris, Peta Wilson, Chris Lee

PG-13   PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED MPA
some intense action violence
Runtime: N/A
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure "Superman Returns", a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.


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Who stars in Superman Returns: Cast List


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Who's making Superman Returns: Crew List

A look at the Superman Returns behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bryan Singer last directed Bohemian Rhapsody and X-Men: Apocalypse. The film's writer Michael Dougherty last wrote Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Krampus.

Producers

Gilbert Adler
Jon Peters
Bryan Singer

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Production: What we know about Superman Returns?

Key Facts

  1. Superman Returns will be simultaneously released to both IMAX and conventional theatres on June 30, 2006. The 35mm version of Superman Returns will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience and Warner Bros. Pictures will be the exclusive distributor of the film to the growing worldwide IMAX theatre network.

Filming Timeline

  1. 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed  status.

Superman Returns Release Date: When was the film released?


Superman Returns was a release in 2006 on Friday, June 30, 2006. There were 1 other movie released on the same date, including The Devil Wears Prada.

Superman Returns DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?

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Superman Returns was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 .

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