How to watch the Superman films in order
There are 4 Superman films, about 8.1 hours in total. The first was released in 1978, the latest in 1987. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
DC Comics' Superman franchise, based on the character of the same name created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in June 1938, has seen the release of various films since its inception.
- 1
Superman (1978)
14 Dec 1978 · 144 min
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
- 2
Superman II (1980)
4 Dec 1980 · 127 min
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
- 3
Superman III (1983)
17 Jun 1983 · 125 min
Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
- 4
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
24 Jul 1987 · 90 min
With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.