Superman ( Movies )

Superman is a fictional character from American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. First published in Action Comics on April 18, 1938. Superman originated from the planet Krypton and was given the birth name Kal-El. His biological father and mother name was Jor-El and Lara. But he was raised by a farmer family with surname Kent in Smallville. He was given Clark Kent name. From childhood he discover himself as superhuman abilities like superhuman strength, speed, hearing, durability, and longevity. He was advised to use his abilities against crime and benefit of humanity. He work for the Daily Planet as a journalist. He has a love interest with his fellow journalist Lois Lane.

 

Superman( January 5, 1948 )

First appearances of superman  in live action movie by Columbia Pictures. Directed by Thomas Carr & Spencer Gordon Bennet and Produced by Sam Katzman. Lead role played Kirk Alyn & Noel Neill. Due to the small production budget($325,000) , it was tremendous financial success($3,389,000). This movie had 15 chapters and 244 minutes runtime. It has 7.2 (IMDb) ratings.

Atom Man vs. Superman ( July 20, 1950 )

This movie plot was battle between superman and Lex Luthor who is using a teleportation device to plague the city. This is the sequel of Superman(1948). Lead role played Kirk Alyn & Noel Neill. Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Produced by Sam Katzman. This movie had 15 chapters and 252 minutes runtime. It has 7.1 (IMDb) ratings. Movie budget and earning was unknown.

Superman and the Mole Men (November 23, 1951)

The movie plot is report about the world’s deepest oil well, but Clark and Lois discovered a deep mystery of bald-headed humanoids. Superman overcome the tragedy. It starred George Reeves as Clark Kent and  Phyllis Coates as Lois Lane. Directed by Lee Sholem and Produced by Barney A. Sarecky ( Lippert Pictures). It  was 58 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $30,000 and collection was $290,000. It has 5.9 (IMDb) ratings.

Superman (1978 Film)

The first ever big budget superman film, it was starred by Christopher Reeves as Superman and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane. Directed by Richard Donner and Produced by Pierre Spengler. It  was 143 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $55 million and collection was $300.5 million. It has 7.4 (IMDb) ratings.

Superman II (1980 Film)

The second movie of Superman film, it was starred by Christopher Reeves as Superman and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane. Directed by Richard Lester and Produced by Pierre Spengler. It  was 127 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $54 million and collection was $190.4 million. It has 6.8 (IMDb) ratings.

Superman III (1983 Film)

The third movie of Superman film, it was starred by Christopher Reeves as Superman, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane and Richard Pryor as a computer genius, it was also introducing the villains Brainiac, Mister Mxyzptlk and Supergirl.. Directed by Richard Lester and Produced by Pierre Spengler & Ilya Salkind. It  was 125 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $39 million and collection was $59.9 million. It has 5.0 (IMDb) ratings.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987 Flim)

This movie had some negative critics review, it also had been named as the worst films ever made. It was starred by Christopher Reeves as Superman, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane  and Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor. Directed by Sidney J. Furie and Produced by Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus. . It  was 90 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $17 million and collection was $15.6 million. It has 3.7 (IMDb) ratings.

Superman Returns ( 2006 Film)

Base on appearing Superman in comics books. Directed by   Bryan Singer and Produced by Bryan Singer, Jon Peters, Gilbert Adler. This movie was  starred by Brandon Routh( Superman), Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane), James Marsden(Lex Luthor). . It  was 154 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $223 million and collection was $391.1 million. It has 6.1 (IMDb) ratings.

Man of Steel ( 2013 Film)

Based on comic books. Directed by Zack Snyder. This movie was starring by Henry Cavill (Superman),Amy Adams(Lois Lane). . It  was 143 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $225 million and collection was $668 million. It has 7.1 (IMDb) ratings.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016 Film)

Based on after 18 month of battle between Superman and General Zod in Metropolis, the city was a disaster, and Billionaire Bruce Wayne aka Batman thinks he (Superman) is a threat of humanity. And need to be justified. On the other hand LexCrop import Kryptonite. And at the  gala event of LexCorp, Bruce met Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman. Directed by Zack Snyder. Starring by Ben Affleck(Batman), Henry Cavill(Superman), Amy Adams(Lois Lane), Jesse Eisenberg(Lex Luthor) , Gal Gadot(Wonder Woman). It  was 151 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $250-300 million and collection was $873.6 million. It has 6.5 (IMDb) ratings.

Justice League (2017 Film)

Inspired by humanity's restored beliefs and inspired by Superman's vain behavior, Bruce Wayne helps his newly discovered partner Diana Prince face more enemies. . Directed by Zack Snyder. Starring by Ben Affleck(Batman), Henry Cavill(Superman), Amy Adams(Lois Lane), Gal Gadot(Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller(Flash), Jason Momoa ( Aquaman ), Ray Fisher (Cyborg). It  was 120 minutes runtime movie. Budget was $300 million and collection was $657.9 million. It has 6.5 (IMDb) ratings.