Superman Return -
: David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
: Fans often cite the airplane rescue sequence and the bank robbery "bullet to the eye" scene as highlights. Superman Return
The legacy of Superman on film is currently split between the nostalgia of the 2006 revival and the high-energy anticipation of the upcoming 2025 reboot. While the title "" refers specifically to the 2006 film starring Brandon Routh, the concept of Superman "returning" has been a major headline recently due to Henry Cavill's brief 2022 announcement and the subsequent casting of David Corenswet for James Gunn's new DC Universe. Superman Returns (2006 Film) : David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, alongside
In late 2022, fans were briefly ecstatic when Henry Cavill officially announced his return as Superman following a cameo in Black Adam . While the title "" refers specifically to the
: Just months later, following the hire of James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of DC Studios, it was confirmed that Cavill would not be returning so the franchise could focus on an earlier part of the hero's life.
: After a five-year absence searching for the remains of Krypton, Superman returns to Earth to find Lois Lane has moved on and Lex Luthor is plotting to create a new continent.
Directed by Bryan Singer, this film served as a spiritual sequel to the original Christopher Reeve films.