Superman: Brainiac Attacks (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.1

Superman: Brainiac Attacks poster

Released in 2006, Superman: Brainiac Attacks is an action, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Curt Geda, running about 75 minutes. “Two enemies unite to destroy the Man Of Steel.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Embittered by Superman's heroic successes and soaring popularity, Lex Luthor forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac. Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of Kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, Luthor specifically redesigns Brainiac to defeat the Man of Steel.

Who’s in it. Superman: Brainiac Attacks stars Tim Daly as Clark Kent / Superman (voice), Dana Delany as Lois Lane (voice), Powers Boothe as Lex Luthor (voice) and Lance Henriksen as Brainiac (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Superman: Brainiac Attacks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superman: Brainiac Attacks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Superman: Brainiac Attacks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Superman: Brainiac Attacks (2006)?
In US, Superman: Brainiac Attacks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Superman: Brainiac Attacks worth watching?
Superman: Brainiac Attacks holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, family, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Superman: Brainiac Attacks?
Superman: Brainiac Attacks stars Tim Daly, Dana Delany, Powers Boothe, Lance Henriksen and George Dzundza.
When was Superman: Brainiac Attacks released?
Superman: Brainiac Attacks was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.