Superman: Unbound
“The machine is coming”
Synopsis
Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic being known as Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses "the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Matt Bomer
Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
John Noble
Brainiac (voice)
Stana Katic
Lois Lane (voice)
Molly C. Quinn
Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (voice)
Diedrich Bader
Steve Lombard (voice)
Jason Beghe
Terrorist Leader (voice)
Frances Conroy
Ma Kent (voice)
Melissa Disney
Thara (voice)
Alexander Gould
Jimmy Olsen (voice)
Sirena Irwin
Alura (voice)
Will Yun Lee
Parasoldier Leader (voice)
Andrea Romano
News Anchor #2 / Superman's Ship (voice)
Stephen Root
Zor-El (voice)
Wade Williams
Perry White (voice)
Michael-Leon Wooley
Ron Troupe (voice)
Ian James Corlett
Kryptonian #1 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tucker
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoff Johns, Bob Goodman
- Original Score
- Kevin Kliesch
- Original Title
- Superman: Unbound
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Animation, DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tucker
Geoff Johns, Bob Goodman
Kevin Kliesch
Christopher D. Lozinski
Sam Register, James Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Kliesch
Original Music Composer
Christopher D. Lozinski
Editor
James Tucker
Director
Bob Goodman
Writer
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superman: Unbound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Superman: Unbound about?
Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic being known as Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses "the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds."
Who directed Superman: Unbound?
Superman: Unbound was directed by James Tucker.
Who stars in Superman: Unbound?
The principal cast of Superman: Unbound includes Matt Bomer, John Noble, Stana Katic, Molly C. Quinn, Diedrich Bader.
When was Superman: Unbound released and how long is it?
Superman: Unbound was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
How much did Superman: Unbound make at the box office?
Superman: Unbound grossed $2.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Superman: Unbound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superman: Unbound was composed by Kevin Kliesch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superman: Unbound?
Superman: Unbound holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).