The Death and Return of Superman
Synopsis
The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen now presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Witness the no-holds-barred battle between the Justice League and an unstoppable alien force known only as Doomsday, a battle that only Superman can finish and will forever change the face of Metropolis.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-31
Top Cast
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Jerry O'Connell
Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
Rebecca Romijn
Lois Lane (voice)
Rainn Wilson
Lex Luthor (voice)
Rosario Dawson
Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
Jason O'Mara
Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
Nathan Fillion
Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
Christopher Gorham
Barry Allen / The Flash (voice)
Matt Lanter
Arthur Curry / Aquaman (voice)
Shemar Moore
Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
Nyambi Nyambi
Martian Manhunter (voice)
Rocky Carroll
Silas Stone / Perry White (voice)
Cameron Monaghan
Connor Kent / Superboy (voice)
Charles Halford
Eradicator / Bibbo Bibbowski (voice)
Patrick Fabian
Hank Henshaw (voice)
Erica Luttrell
Mercy Graves (voice)
Max Mittelman
Jimmy Olsen (voice)
Toks Olagundoye
Cat Grant (voice)
Trevor Devall
Dabney Donovan / Bruno Mannheim (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Liu, Jake Castorena
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Tomasi, Jim Krieg, Tim Sheridan, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Jack Kirby
- Original Score
- Frederik Wiedmann
- Original Title
- The Death and Return of Superman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Animation, DC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Liu, Jake Castorena
Peter Tomasi, Jim Krieg, Tim Sheridan, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Jack Kirby
Frederik Wiedmann
Christopher D. Lozinski
James Tucker, Sam Register, Amy McKenna, Sam Liu
Department Leadership Roster
Frederik Wiedmann
Original Music Composer
Sam Liu
Director
Peter Tomasi
Writer
Jim Krieg
Writer
Tim Sheridan
Writer
Jake Castorena
Director
Amy McKenna
Producer
Christopher D. Lozinski
Editor
Sam Liu
Producer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Death and Return of Superman
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What is The Death and Return of Superman about?
The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen now presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Witness the no-holds-barred battle between the Justice League and an unstoppable alien force known only as Doomsday, a battle that only Superman can finish and will forever change the face of Metropolis.
Who directed The Death and Return of Superman?
The Death and Return of Superman was directed by Sam Liu, Jake Castorena.
Who stars in The Death and Return of Superman?
The principal cast of The Death and Return of Superman includes Jerry O'Connell, Rebecca Romijn, Rainn Wilson, Rosario Dawson, Jason O'Mara.
When was The Death and Return of Superman released and how long is it?
The Death and Return of Superman was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Death and Return of Superman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death and Return of Superman was composed by Frederik Wiedmann.
Is The Death and Return of Superman based on a book or true story?
The Death and Return of Superman is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joe Shuster", Characters: "Jerry Siegel", Characters: "Jack Kirby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Death and Return of Superman?
The Death and Return of Superman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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.).