This listahan is for the theatrical films starring Superman, also known as Kal-El and Clark Kent. Superman is one of the tuktok two most iconic DC Comics hero, the other being Batman. Because of this, he has been put on the big screen several times.
Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) were a couple of movie serials. Kirk Alyn, who played Superman in both serials, has the honor of being the first actor to play the character in live-action. However, due to Superman having such legendary status, Superman was credited as playing himself. Noel Neill, who played Lois Lane in the movie serials, also played Lois in the George Reeves Superman TV show. The segundo movie serial featured Lyle Talbot as Lex Luthor. Lyle Talbot also played Commissioner Gordon in 1949's Batman and Robin movie serial.
Superman and the nunal Men (1951) was an oras long special that was theatrically released. It was the first time that George Reeves played Superman.
Superman: The Movie (1978) was a film that starred Christopher Reeve as Superman. The film's success led to three sequels, Superman 2 (1981), Superman 3 (1983) and Superman 4: The Quest For Peace (1987). Superman 1 and 2's popularity led to superhero films becoming madami popular than ever before. Christopher Reeve was involved with coming up with the story for the 4th film, but the film's lack of budget led to the film not being well received. However, Jon Cryer, who played Lex's nephew in the film, later went on to play Lex in CW's Supergirl TV show.
Christopher Reeve's Superman films had a spin-off film, which was Supergirl (1984). Christopher Reeve doesn't appear in the film, but Marc McClure reprises his role as Jimmy Olsen. Helen Slater, who played Supergirl, later went on to play Supergirl's adopted mother in CW's Supergirl TV show.
Steel (1997) was a film starring John Henry Irons, also known as Steel. Steel was a character from the Superman comics, but Superman doesn't appear in the film.
Superman Returns (2006) is a sequel to Christopher Reeve's first two Superman films. The film starred Brandon Routh as Superman. Old footage and audio of Marlon Brando was used for Jor-El. Also, the film uses the same music from the classic films. The film was dedicated to Christopher Reeve and his wife, Dana Reeve.
Man Of Steel (2013) was the first film in the DC Extended Universe. It starred Henry Cavill as Superman. The film's sequel was Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016). Superman was also in the infamous Justice League film (2017), but the director's cut of the film (2021) was much better received.
Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) were a couple of movie serials. Kirk Alyn, who played Superman in both serials, has the honor of being the first actor to play the character in live-action. However, due to Superman having such legendary status, Superman was credited as playing himself. Noel Neill, who played Lois Lane in the movie serials, also played Lois in the George Reeves Superman TV show. The segundo movie serial featured Lyle Talbot as Lex Luthor. Lyle Talbot also played Commissioner Gordon in 1949's Batman and Robin movie serial.
Superman and the nunal Men (1951) was an oras long special that was theatrically released. It was the first time that George Reeves played Superman.
Superman: The Movie (1978) was a film that starred Christopher Reeve as Superman. The film's success led to three sequels, Superman 2 (1981), Superman 3 (1983) and Superman 4: The Quest For Peace (1987). Superman 1 and 2's popularity led to superhero films becoming madami popular than ever before. Christopher Reeve was involved with coming up with the story for the 4th film, but the film's lack of budget led to the film not being well received. However, Jon Cryer, who played Lex's nephew in the film, later went on to play Lex in CW's Supergirl TV show.
Christopher Reeve's Superman films had a spin-off film, which was Supergirl (1984). Christopher Reeve doesn't appear in the film, but Marc McClure reprises his role as Jimmy Olsen. Helen Slater, who played Supergirl, later went on to play Supergirl's adopted mother in CW's Supergirl TV show.
Steel (1997) was a film starring John Henry Irons, also known as Steel. Steel was a character from the Superman comics, but Superman doesn't appear in the film.
Superman Returns (2006) is a sequel to Christopher Reeve's first two Superman films. The film starred Brandon Routh as Superman. Old footage and audio of Marlon Brando was used for Jor-El. Also, the film uses the same music from the classic films. The film was dedicated to Christopher Reeve and his wife, Dana Reeve.
Man Of Steel (2013) was the first film in the DC Extended Universe. It starred Henry Cavill as Superman. The film's sequel was Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016). Superman was also in the infamous Justice League film (2017), but the director's cut of the film (2021) was much better received.
