Overview
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorRichard Donner
WriterDavid Newman, Leslie Newman, Mario Puzo
Cast
Christopher Reeve
Clark Kent / Superman
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor
Marlon Brando
Jor-El
Ned Beatty
Otis
Jackie Cooper
Perry White
Sarah Douglas
Ursa
Jack O'Halloran
Non
Valerie Perrine
Eve Teschmacher
Clifton James
Sheriff
E.G. Marshall
The President
Marc McClure
Jimmy Olsen
Terence Stamp
General Zod
John Ratzenberger
Controller #1
Gordon Rollings
Fisherman
Angus MacInnes
Prison Warden
Richard LeParmentier
Reporter
Don Fellows
General
Michael Shannon
President's Aide
Tony Sibbald
Presidential Imposter
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Keywords
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Details
Budget
$54M
TMDb Votes
385
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026