Superman Returns

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Superman Returns

PG-13

Released Jun 28, 2006

2h 34m

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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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Noah S.

Maybe boring at times and I am not a fan of the muted red on the suit, but I can’t deny its hopefulness that Superman is supposed to inspire!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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Lex V

A lot of people hate this movie. I don't. Although it lacks action, it has a good story and beautiful writing from Bryan Singer. Brandon Routh is underrated as Superman, this film was aimed at bringing women and teenagers into the comic book world which is why its more drama and less action.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Zayden C.

Superman Returns is an continuation of the Reeve movies. So the classic touches are still there but it’s just that Superman feels way more interested in lois lane and his love life rather than saving humanity. I get the fact that Superman has feelings but those feelings are shown very limited. As the story progresses, We see that Superman is having an conflict with himself and questioning his morals and ethics. This is a strong movie but not the best Superman movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/25

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Matheus F

One of the best sequels, and a brilliant work that would've made Christopher Reeve and Richard Donner very proud. Kevin Spacey did a Lex Luthor with much ferocity in the eyes and Kate Bosworth wasn't bad as Lois Lane. Frank Langella became my favorite Perry White,he is such a classic actor! Two superhero movies of 2006 that many people dislike but I really respect:' Superman Returns' and 'X-Men III - The Last Stand'.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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CaptainBoulder T

The movie is fine its just nothing really happens Superman is a super pacifist in this movie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Corey J

A totally fine superhero movie with great, intense, and thrilling action scenes and a sense of drama. However, this movie was far longer than it needed to be. An hour into this 2:34 minute movie they were still setting the table and the end did drag on after the climax. This could have easily been 45 minutes shorter and it would have been better.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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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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