Superman Returns

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Overview

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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Cast

Director:

Bryan Singer

Writer:

Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bryan Singer

Release Date:

2006-06-28

Run Time:

154m

Tagline:

Look up in the sky!

Genres:

Action Adventure Science Fiction

Keywords:

alien based on comic invulnerability saving the world sequel super power superhero superhuman strength

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 223,000,000.00$

Revenue: 391,081,192.00$

Vote Average: 5.8/10

Vote Count: 4564 Votes

Movie Popularity: 7.8802

Spoken Languages: English

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- 28 April 2026 at 4:14 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY After a mysterious five-year absence spent searching for the remains of Krypton, Superman returns to an Earth that has learned to live without him. He finds a world that has moved on: Lois Lane has a young son and a fiancé, and his greatest enemy, Lex Luthor, is out of prison with a plan to create a new continent using stolen Kryptonian crystals. Clark Kent has to navigate the heartbreak of being a literal alien in his own home while stopping Luthor’s land-grab scheme from drowning billions. THE PROS Brandon Routh is a quality choice for the Cape; he captures the humble, god-like grace of Christopher Reeve without it feeling like a cheap parody. The plane rescue sequence is an absolute masterstroke and remains one of the punchiest action scenes in superhero history. Kevin Spacey brings a darker, more menacing edge to Lex Luthor than we’d seen before, trading the campy real-estate gags for genuine malice. It’s a decent watch because it’s a beautiful, atmospheric tribute to the 1978 original, complete with the iconic John Williams score that still hits like an epic punch to the chest. THE CONS It earns a 7/10 because it’s arguably too long and the middle act can feel seriously sluggish. There’s a massive lack of "super-fisticuffs"—Superman spends more time lifting heavy objects than actually fighting anyone, which makes the pacing feel a bit off for a blockbuster. The plot is a bit of a damp squib in terms of originality, as it retreads the "Luthor likes land" theme from thirty years prior. It misses a higher mark because the relationship drama with Lois and her new family occasionally feels more like a soap opera than a superhero epic. THE VERDICT A 7/10. Decent and a solid recommendation if you prefer your superheroes more "poetic" than "punchy." It’s a winner for the nostalgia and the stunning visuals. Go and watch it for that opening shuttle rescue—it’s pure quality. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Digital Resurrection: The film features the late Marlon Brando as Jor-El. The production used unreleased archival footage and voice recordings from the 1978 film, digitally mapping his face onto a CG model to "bring him back" for his scenes in the Fortress of Solitude.• The "Bulge" Edit: Costume designers had to digitally alter Brandon Routh’s Superman suit in post-production because the original athletic cup he wore was considered "too revealing" for a family-friendly Disney-distributed film.• Costly History: The film's massive $204 million budget was partly due to it absorbing the costs of several failed "Superman" projects from the previous decade, including Tim Burton's 'Superman Lives' and a version titled 'Superman: Flyby'. THE VIBE Like a warm sunset on a Kansas farm. It smells like old newspapers, cornfields, and ozone.

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 5:14 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
After a mysterious five-year absence spent searching for the remains of Krypton, Superman returns to an Earth that has learned to live without him. He finds a world that has moved on: Lois Lane has a young son and a fiancé, and his greatest enemy, Lex Luthor, is out of prison with a plan to create a new continent using stolen Kryptonian crystals. Clark Kent has to navigate the heartbreak of being a literal alien in his own home while stopping Luthor’s land-grab scheme from drowning billions.
THE PROS
Brandon Routh is a quality choice for the Cape; he captures the humble, god-like grace of Christopher Reeve without it feeling like a cheap parody. The plane rescue sequence is an absolute masterstroke and remains one of the punchiest action scenes in superhero history. Kevin Spacey brings a darker, more menacing edge to Lex Luthor than we’d seen before, trading the campy real-estate gags for genuine malice. It’s a decent watch because it’s a beautiful, atmospheric tribute to the 1978 original, complete with the iconic John Williams score that still hits like an epic punch to the chest.
THE CONS
It earns a 7/10 because it’s arguably too long and the middle act can feel seriously sluggish. There’s a massive lack of “super-fisticuffs”—Superman spends more time lifting heavy objects than actually fighting anyone, which makes the pacing feel a bit off for a blockbuster. The plot is a bit of a damp squib in terms of originality, as it retreads the “Luthor likes land” theme from thirty years prior. It misses a higher mark because the relationship drama with Lois and her new family occasionally feels more like a soap opera than a superhero epic.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. Decent and a solid recommendation if you prefer your superheroes more “poetic” than “punchy.” It’s a winner for the nostalgia and the stunning visuals. Go and watch it for that opening shuttle rescue—it’s pure quality.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Digital Resurrection: The film features the late Marlon Brando as Jor-El. The production used unreleased archival footage and voice recordings from the 1978 film, digitally mapping his face onto a CG model to “bring him back” for his scenes in the Fortress of Solitude.
• The “Bulge” Edit: Costume designers had to digitally alter Brandon Routh’s Superman suit in post-production because the original athletic cup he wore was considered “too revealing” for a family-friendly Disney-distributed film.
• Costly History: The film’s massive $204 million budget was partly due to it absorbing the costs of several failed “Superman” projects from the previous decade, including Tim Burton’s ‘Superman Lives’ and a version titled ‘Superman: Flyby’.
THE VIBE
Like a warm sunset on a Kansas farm. It smells like old newspapers, cornfields, and ozone.

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