The Death of Superman
Witness the day Metropolis stood still
Overview
When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The Death of Superman is based on the 1992-1993 comic book arc by Dan Jurgens, which was incredibly popular and generated significant interest among fans. The movie serves as a bridge between the classic Superman stories and the modern era, making it an important part of DC Comics' history.
- High-quality animation brings the iconic comic book battle to life, especially appealing to DC Comics fans. The movie explores themes of loss, heroism, and resilience that resonate with a wide audience. It also provides an engaging adaptation of one of Superman's most famous storylines.
Fun Facts
- Doomsday, the villain in the film, first appeared in 'The Death of Superman' comic series. In the original storyline, Doomsday was a creation of DC Comics as a reaction to the success of Marvel Comics' The Hulk character.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Witness the day Metropolis stood still"
Español
ES
Title: La muerte de Superman
"Sea testigo del día en que Metrópolis se detuvo"
普通话
CN
Title: 超人之死
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български език
BG
Title: Смъртта на Супермен
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עִבְרִית
IL
Title: מותו של סופרמן
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Português
BR
Title: A Morte do Superman
"Testemunhe o dia em que Metropolis parou"
Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
In DC's mad rush to get the lion's share of their animated films under one umbrella, ore more accurately, into a single timeline, there was always going to be at least a slight re-duplication of efforts. But seeing as this is almost **exactly** the same as the already released _Superman: Doomsday_ movie, I wonder, did _The Death of Superman_ really need to happen? Or if it did, could it have maybe been one part of a bigger story? Or maybe at least have like... happened later? I suppose, that seeing as this movie is a much better version of it, I can't complain too much... Even if we did just have to also sit through another bastardised version of it in _Batman v Superman_.
This is, I think, with the exception of _Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay_, probably the best movie in the new "DC Animated Movie Universe". But the movies outside of this rushed, ham-fisted continuity are usually far better, so the compliment's not too high a praise.
_Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
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DC Super Scenes: How Superman Got His Name
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DC Super Scenes: Justice League vs. Doomsday
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DC Super Scenes: Justice League Assembly