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Reign of the Supermen

Seen it?

2019 | 87 min | Science Fiction, Animation, Action, Fantasy, Drama, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In the wake of The Death of Superman, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 81K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Liu, Jake Castorena

  • Jerry O'ConnellClark Kent / Superman / Cyborg Superman (voice)
  • Rebecca RomijnLois Lane (voice)
  • Rainn WilsonLex Luthor (voice)
  • Cress WilliamsJohn Henry Irons / Steel (voice)
  • Cameron MonaghanConnor Kent / Superboy (voice)
  • Charles HalfordEradicator / Bibbo Bibbowski (voice)
  • Patrick FabianHank Henshaw (voice)
  • Rosario DawsonDiana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
  • Jason O'MaraBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
  • Shemar MooreVictor Stone / Cyborg (voice)