Curious about the Superman movies released before 2025 and in what order they came out? Over the years, numerous actors and directors have presented their unique take on the beloved superhero across both feature films and animated adaptations. The latest installment, Superman, directed by James Gunn, will arrive in theaters on July 11, 2025. It stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. With the film just days away from release, let’s recall previous Superman movies in order.
List of all Superman movies released in chronological order
Superman (1978) is often regarded as the first proper feature film telling the story of Kal-El, who is sent to Earth and raised as Clark Kent. He later discovers his powers, utilising them to safeguard the city and stand for justice. Christopher Reeve was the first one to don the cape. Before this feature film, there were Superman film serial adaptations, wherein the following actors played the role: Kirk Alyn and George Reeves. When director Zack Snyder became a part of the DC cinematic universe, Henry Cavill was tapped to play the Man of Steel.
- Superman (1948)
- Atom Man vs. Superman (1950)
- Superman and The Mole Men (1951)
- Superman: The Movie (1978)
- Superman II (1981)
- Superman III (1983)
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
- Superman Returns (2006)
- Man of Steel (2013)
- Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
- Justice League (2017)
- Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
All animated Superman movies released so far
- Superman: Doomsday (2007)
- Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
- Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)
- Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
- Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)
- Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)
- Superman/Shazam! The Return of Black Adam (2010)
- All-Star Superman (2011)
- Justice League: Doom (2012)
- Superman vs. The Elite (2012)
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Part 2) (2013)
- Superman: Unbound (2013)
- Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)
- JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time (2014)
- Justice League: War (2014)
- Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)
- Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)
- Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2015)
- Justice League Dark (2017)
- The Death of Superman (2018)
- Reign of the Supermen (2019)
- Batman: Hush (2019)
- Justice League vs. the Fatal Five (2019)
- Superman: Red Son (2020)
- Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020)
- Justice Society: World War II (2021)
- Injustice (2021)
- Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)
- Legion of Super Heroes (2023)
- Justice League: Warworld (2023)
- Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths (2024)
