Superman Returns (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2006, Superman Returns is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Bryan Singer, running about 154 minutes. “You’ll Believe A Man Can Fly Again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Who’s in it. Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh as Clark Kent / Superman, Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane and James Marsden as Richard White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Superman Returns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $391.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superman Returns 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 Returns (2006)?
- In US, Superman Returns is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Returns worth watching?
- Superman Returns holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Superman Returns?
- Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden and Parker Posey.
- When was Superman Returns released?
- Superman Returns was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.