Superman: Red Son
“The cold war is heating up.”
Synopsis
Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-18
Top Cast
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Jason Isaacs
Superman (voice)
Amy Acker
Lois Lane (voice)
Diedrich Bader
Lex Luthor (voice)
Vanessa Marshall
Diana / Wonder Woman (voice)
Phil Morris
James Olsen (voice)
Paul Williams
Brainiac (voice)
Greg Chun
Ambassador Lee (voice)
Roger Craig Smith
Batman (voice)
William Salyers
Joseph Stalin / Jack Ryder (voice)
Jim Meskimen
John F. Kennedy / Dwight D. Eisenhower (voice)
Sasha Roiz
Hal Jordan (voice)
Phil LaMarr
John Stewart / Ron Troupe / Gulag Guard (voice)
Travis Willingham
Superior Man / Guy Gardner / Petrovich (voice)
Winter Ave Zoli
Svetlana (voice)
Jim Ward
George Taylor (voice)
Jason Spisak
Dimitri (voice)
Tara Strong
Young Superman (voice)
Anna Vocino
Tour Guide (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
February 25, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 17, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Liu
- Screenplay & Story
- Kilian Plunkett, Mark Millar, J. M. DeMatteis, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
- Original Score
- Frederik Wiedmann
- Original Title
- Superman: Red Son
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Animation, DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Liu
Kilian Plunkett, Mark Millar, J. M. DeMatteis, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster
Frederik Wiedmann
Christopher D. Lozinski
Amy McKenna, Bruce Timm, Sam Liu, Sam Register
Department Leadership Roster
Frederik Wiedmann
Original Music Composer
Amy McKenna
Producer
Christopher D. Lozinski
Editor
Sam Liu
Producer
Sam Liu
Director
J. M. DeMatteis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superman: Red Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Superman: Red Son about?
Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.
Who directed Superman: Red Son?
Superman: Red Son was directed by Sam Liu.
Who stars in Superman: Red Son?
The principal cast of Superman: Red Son includes Jason Isaacs, Amy Acker, Diedrich Bader, Vanessa Marshall, Phil Morris.
When was Superman: Red Son released and how long is it?
Superman: Red Son was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Superman: Red Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superman: Red Son was composed by Frederik Wiedmann.
Is Superman: Red Son based on a book or true story?
Superman: Red Son is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kilian Plunkett", Comic Book: "Mark Millar", Characters: "Jerry Siegel", Characters: "Joe Shuster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superman: Red Son?
Superman: Red Son 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: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).