The Death and Return of Superman
Seen it?2019 | 166 min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Animation, Action, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 46 min.
The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen now presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Witness the no-holds-barred battle between the Justice League and an unstoppable alien force known only as Doomsday, a battle that only Superman can finish and will forever change the face of Metropolis.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Liu, Jake Castorena
- Jerry O'ConnellClark Kent / Superman (voice)
- Rebecca RomijnLois Lane (voice)
- Rainn WilsonLex Luthor (voice)
- Rosario DawsonDiana Prince / Wonder Woman (voice)
- Jason O'MaraBruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
- Nathan FillionHal Jordan / Green Lantern (voice)
- Christopher GorhamBarry Allen / The Flash (voice)
- Matt LanterArthur Curry / Aquaman (voice)
- Shemar MooreVictor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
- Nyambi NyambiMartian Manhunter (voice)