Superman Returns
“Look up in the sky!”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-05
Top Cast
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Brandon Routh
Clark Kent / Superman
Kate Bosworth
Lois Lane
Kevin Spacey
Lex Luthor
James Marsden
Richard White
Parker Posey
Kitty Kowalski
Frank Langella
Perry White
Sam Huntington
Jimmy Olsen
Eva Marie Saint
Martha Kent
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Kal Penn
Stanford
Tristan Lake Leabu
Jason White
David Fabrizio
Brutus
Ian Roberts
Riley
Vincent Stone
Grant
Jack Larson
Bo the Bartender
Noel Neill
Gertrude Vanderworth
Keegan Joyce
Boy with Camera
Jordana Beatty
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Wilkinson American Movie Day
Festival / Special Debut
June 28, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$223M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$391.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.75x
+$168.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Singer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris
- Original Score
- John Ottman
- Original Title
- Superman Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Budget
- $223M
- Worldwide Gross
- $391.1M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Peters Entertainment, Bad Hat Harry Productions, DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Singer
Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bryan Singer
John Ottman
Newton Thomas Sigel, Hans Bjerno
John Ottman, Elliot Graham
Bryan Singer, Scott Mednick, Chris Lee, Jon Peters, Gilbert Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Michael Dougherty
Screenplay
John Ottman
Original Music Composer
Bryan Singer
Producer
John Ottman
Editor
Dan Harris
Screenplay
Jon Peters
Producer
Gilbert Adler
Producer
Guy Hendrix Dyas
Production Design
Elliot Graham
Editor
Bryan Singer
Director
Louise Mingenbach
Costume Design
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Bond
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard R. Hoover
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superman Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Superman Returns 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 directed Superman Returns?
Superman Returns was directed by Bryan Singer.
Who stars in Superman Returns?
The principal cast of Superman Returns includes Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden, Parker Posey.
When was Superman Returns released and how long is it?
Superman Returns was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Superman Returns?
Superman Returns had a reported production budget of $223M and grossed $391.1M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Superman Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superman Returns was composed by John Ottman.
Is Superman Returns based on a book or true story?
Superman Returns is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jerry Siegel", Characters: "Joe Shuster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superman Returns?
Superman Returns holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).