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6.7 / 10(723 votes)IMDbPG-1320071h 15mUnited States of America

Superman: Doomsday

“Where were you the day Superman died?”

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

San Diego Comic-Con

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 18, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$3.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lauren Montgomery, Bruce Timm, Brandon Vietti
Screenplay & Story
Duane Capizzi
Original Score
Robert J. Kral
Original Title
Superman: Doomsday
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Budget
$3.5M
Production Studios
DC, Warner Bros. Animation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lauren Montgomery, Bruce Timm, Brandon Vietti

Screenplay & Story

Duane Capizzi, Bruce Timm, Jay Oliva, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern

Original Score & Music

Robert J. Kral

Film Editing

Joe Gall

Producers

Bruce Timm, Sander Schwartz

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Jerry SiegelCharacters:Joe ShusterCharacters:Dan JurgensCharacters:Louise SimonsonCharacters:Roger Stern

Department Leadership Roster

Lauren Montgomery

Lauren Montgomery

Director

Bruce Timm

Bruce Timm

Director

Joe Gall

Editor

Bruce Timm

Bruce Timm

Producer

Duane Capizzi

Screenplay

Brandon Vietti

Brandon Vietti

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Superman: Doomsday

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Superman: Doomsday 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 directed Superman: Doomsday?

Superman: Doomsday was directed by Lauren Montgomery, Bruce Timm, Brandon Vietti.

Who stars in Superman: Doomsday?

The principal cast of Superman: Doomsday includes Adam Baldwin, Anne Heche, James Marsters, John DiMaggio, Swoosie Kurtz.

When was Superman: Doomsday released and how long is it?

Superman: Doomsday was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

Who composed the musical score for Superman: Doomsday?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Superman: Doomsday was composed by Robert J. Kral.

Is Superman: Doomsday based on a book or true story?

Superman: Doomsday is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jerry Siegel", Characters: "Joe Shuster", Characters: "Dan Jurgens", Characters: "Louise Simonson", Characters: "Roger Stern".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Superman: Doomsday?

Superman: Doomsday holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).