72
Where to Watch
Region
Prime Video
Rent from
4K
$3.99
Prime Video
Buy from
4K
$6.99
HBO Max
Stream included
4K
Included
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Stream included
4K
Included
YouTube TV
Stream included
4K
Included
See all 11 options →
Prices last updated October 16, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
powered by JustWatch
About
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Theatrical
Jun 17, 1981
DVD / Blu-ray
May 1, 2001
Box Office
$216.4M
Budget
$54.0M
Return
4.0x
Director
Writers
Producers
Music
Studio
Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions, International Film Production
Cast
Full credits →C
Christopher Reeve
Superman / Clark Kent
M
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
T
Terence Stamp
General Zod
S
Sarah Douglas
Ursa
J
Jack O'Halloran
Non
G
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
N
Ned Beatty
Otis
J
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
V
Valerie Perrine
Eve Teschmacher
S
Susannah York
Lara
C
Clifton James
Sheriff
E
E.G. Marshall
The President
M
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
L
Leueen Willoughby
Leueen
R
Roger Kemp
Spokesman
R
Roger Brierley
Terrorist
A
Anthony Milner
Terrorist
R
Richard Griffiths
Terrorist
M
Melissa Wiltsie
Nun
M
Marc Boyle
C.R.S. Man
Superman Collection
DC Comics' Superman franchise, based on the character of the same name created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in June 1938, has seen the release of various films since its inception.
Latest
See all
Movie News
‘Superman’ and ‘Lenny’ Actor Valerie Perrine Dead at 82
Preview: Valerie Perrine has died at the age of 82. She was best known for her roles in ‘Superman’ and ‘Lenny.’ In later...
Movie & TV Star Terence Stamp Dead at 87
Preview: Actor Terence Stamp has died at the age of 87. He was well known for his portrayal of General Zod in 'Superman...
Every Live Action Superman Movie and TV Show Ranked
Superman is one of the oldest and most beloved superheroes of all time! Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Sh...
Oscar Winner Gene Hackman Dead at 95
Preview: Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. He was found dead with his wife, Betsy Arakawa at their home. Hackman’s...
Christopher Reeve’s Son Will to Appear in ‘Superman’
Preview: Will Reeve, son of Christopher Reeve will appear in ‘Superman’. James Gunn is including him as a nod to Superma...
'Superpowered: The DC Story' Exclusive Filmmakers Interview
Premiering on Max July 20th is the three-part original documentary series ‘Superpowered: The DC Story,' which examines t...
Quotes
See all →Consequences of Resistance in Superman II
President
Thousands of hours to create, and they defaced it in seconds. Imagine what they'll do to the world if we resist!
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
A Moment of Love Between Lois and Superman
Lois Lane
You did all that for me, I don't know what to say.
Superman
Just say you love me.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
