Superman: Doomsday (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.7

Superman: Doomsday poster

Released in 2007, Superman: Doomsday is an action, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Lauren Montgomery, running about 75 minutes. “Where were you the day Superman died?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

Who’s in it. Superman: Doomsday stars Adam Baldwin as Superman / Clark Kent / Dark Superman (voice), Anne Heche as Lois Lane (voice), James Marsters as Lex Luthor (voice) and John DiMaggio as Toyman (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Superman: Doomsday 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: Doomsday page.

If you liked it. Fans of Superman: Doomsday 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: Doomsday (2007)?
In US, Superman: Doomsday 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: Doomsday worth watching?
Superman: Doomsday holds an audience score of 6.7 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: Doomsday?
Superman: Doomsday stars Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters, John DiMaggio and Swoosie Kurtz.
When was Superman: Doomsday released?
Superman: Doomsday was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.