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Superman Returns

5.820062h 34m12AMovieScience FictionActionAdventure

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of…

DirectorBryan Singer
WritersMichael Dougherty·Dan Harris
ProducersBryan Singer·Jon Peters

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Cast · Directed by Bryan Singer

BRBrandon Routh
Brandon Routh
Clark Kent / Superman
KBKate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth
Lois Lane
KSKevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
Lex Luthor
JMJames Marsden
James Marsden
Richard White
PPParker Posey
Parker Posey
Kitty Kowalski
FLFrank Langella
Frank Langella
Perry White
SHSam Huntington
Sam Huntington
Jimmy Olsen
ESEva Marie Saint
Eva Marie Saint
Martha Kent
MBMarlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
KPKal Penn
Kal Penn
Stanford
TLTristan Lake Leabu
Tristan Lake Leabu
Jason White
DFDavid Fabrizio
David Fabrizio
Brutus

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Superman Returns — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Superman Returns?

Superman Returns is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Superman Returns on Netflix?

Yes — Superman Returns is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Superman Returns on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Superman Returns is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Superman Returns for free?

Superman Returns is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.