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When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.

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Nathan Fillion

Rebecca Romijn

Jerry O'Connell

Shemar Moore

Director:

Jake Castorena, Sam Liu

Writer:

Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Peter Tomasi

Release Date:

2018-07-24

Run Time:

81m

Tagline:

Witness the day Metropolis stood still.

Genres:

Action Animation Drama Fantasy Science Fiction

Keywords:

based on comic superhero

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Vote Average: 7.4/10

Vote Count: 823 Votes

Movie Popularity: 3.3547

Spoken Languages: English

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- 27 April 2026 at 10:05 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Forget the rushed live-action attempts; this 2018 animated feature is the sincere, heavy-hitting adaptation the source material deserved. Metropolis is thriving under the protection of a Superman who is finally ready to share his secret identity with Lois Lane. But when an unstoppable, mindless force of nature known as Doomsday crash-lands on Earth and tears through the Justice League like they’re made of paper, Clark is the only one left standing. It’s a tragic, brutal, and beautifully paced countdown to a finale that everyone knows is coming, yet still hits like a physical blow. THE PROS The pacing is a win; it takes the time to make you care about Clark Kent’s life before the carnage begins, making the stakes feel personal rather than just "another city under fire." The fight between Superman and Doomsday is a total belter—it’s visceral, exhausting, and shows a version of the Man of Steel who is pushed to his absolute limit. The character work between Clark and Lois is a sincere highlight, providing a grounded heart to the spectacular action. It’s a celebratory explosion of everything that makes Superman a legend: his courage, his compassion, and his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice. THE CONS It earns a 9/10 because it is an outstanding piece of superhero storytelling, but it misses the "epic status" 10/10 by a whisker because of the shared universe constraints. Since it’s part of a larger series, some of the Justice League cameos feel a bit wet and are only there to be defeated to show how strong Doomsday is. The animation, while clean and high-quality, can occasionally feel a bit "standard" for this specific DC era, lacking a unique artistic signature to push it into that top-tier legendary bracket. THE VERDICT A 9/10. Highly recommended—you need to watch this. It is a vault essential for any DC fan and a sincere reminder of why Superman matters as a character. Go and watch it for the sheer emotional weight and the incredible final battle; it is the business when it comes to animated adaptations. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Jerry O'Connell's Heart: The voice of Superman, Jerry O'Connell, was actually married to the voice of Lois Lane, Rebecca Romijn, during the recording, which adds a layer of genuine chemistry to their emotional scenes. • Death Count: Doomsday’s rampage was carefully choreographed to show him defeating the League in order of their power levels, specifically showing that even Wonder Woman couldn't stop the beast before Clark stepped in. • Comic Fidelity: Unlike the 2007 version (*Superman: Doomsday*), this film stays much closer to the 1992 comic event, even including the four "New Supermen" as subtle teases in the background for the sequel. THE VIBE Like a bright blue sky turning dark as a storm rolls in. It smells like ozone and scorched earth. It makes you want to hold your loved ones closer, believe in heroes again, and appreciate the fact that some people really will give everything to save us.

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Nathan Fillion

Rebecca Romijn

Jerry O'Connell

Shemar Moore

Jason O'Mara

Rosario Dawson

Rainn Wilson

Christopher Gorham

Matt Lanter

Nyambi Nyambi

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 27 April 2026 at 11:05 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10

THE SUMMARY
Forget the rushed live-action attempts; this 2018 animated feature is the sincere, heavy-hitting adaptation the source material deserved. Metropolis is thriving under the protection of a Superman who is finally ready to share his secret identity with Lois Lane. But when an unstoppable, mindless force of nature known as Doomsday crash-lands on Earth and tears through the Justice League like they’re made of paper, Clark is the only one left standing. It’s a tragic, brutal, and beautifully paced countdown to a finale that everyone knows is coming, yet still hits like a physical blow.

THE PROS
The pacing is a win; it takes the time to make you care about Clark Kent’s life before the carnage begins, making the stakes feel personal rather than just “another city under fire.” The fight between Superman and Doomsday is a total belter—it’s visceral, exhausting, and shows a version of the Man of Steel who is pushed to his absolute limit. The character work between Clark and Lois is a sincere highlight, providing a grounded heart to the spectacular action. It’s a celebratory explosion of everything that makes Superman a legend: his courage, his compassion, and his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice.

THE CONS
It earns a 9/10 because it is an outstanding piece of superhero storytelling, but it misses the “epic status” 10/10 by a whisker because of the shared universe constraints. Since it’s part of a larger series, some of the Justice League cameos feel a bit wet and are only there to be defeated to show how strong Doomsday is. The animation, while clean and high-quality, can occasionally feel a bit “standard” for this specific DC era, lacking a unique artistic signature to push it into that top-tier legendary bracket.

THE VERDICT
A 9/10. Highly recommended—you need to watch this. It is a vault essential for any DC fan and a sincere reminder of why Superman matters as a character. Go and watch it for the sheer emotional weight and the incredible final battle; it is the business when it comes to animated adaptations.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Jerry O’Connell’s Heart: The voice of Superman, Jerry O’Connell, was actually married to the voice of Lois Lane, Rebecca Romijn, during the recording, which adds a layer of genuine chemistry to their emotional scenes.

• Death Count: Doomsday’s rampage was carefully choreographed to show him defeating the League in order of their power levels, specifically showing that even Wonder Woman couldn’t stop the beast before Clark stepped in.

• Comic Fidelity: Unlike the 2007 version (*Superman: Doomsday*), this film stays much closer to the 1992 comic event, even including the four “New Supermen” as subtle teases in the background for the sequel.

THE VIBE
Like a bright blue sky turning dark as a storm rolls in. It smells like ozone and scorched earth. It makes you want to hold your loved ones closer, believe in heroes again, and appreciate the fact that some people really will give everything to save us.

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