Superman Movies: Release Order
This list features the complete Superman film saga as it unfolded over multiple decades, beginning with the first feature-length entry in 1978 and continuing through multiple reboots and reimaginings. The watch order showcases the evolution of Superman on screen, from Christopher Reeve's classic portrayal to Henry Cavill's modern interpretation in the DCEU.
The release order includes different timelines and continuities. While this creates some narrative discontinuity, it provides the complete historical journey of how filmmakers have approached the Last Son of Krypton across different eras.
There are 3 other watch orders available – see the links up above.

Superman
Mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent must embrace his superhero identity as Superman when the villainous Lex Luthor threatens to take over the world.

Superman II
Superman faces his greatest challenge when three escaped Kryptonian criminals with powers equal to his own, led by General Zod, arrive on Earth and threaten to take over the world. The Man of Steel must overcome personal sacrifices and team up against these formidable foes to save humanity.

Superman III
When a wealthy executive hires a computer genius to create synthetic kryptonite, Superman faces unexpected psychological effects while battling a powerful supercomputer. The Man of Steel must overcome these challenges while reconnecting with his past in Smallville.

Supergirl
Superman's cousin Kara comes to Earth on a mission to retrieve a powerful orb, but finds herself battling a dangerous witch in this superhero adventure.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Superman embarks on a mission to eliminate nuclear weapons from Earth, but his efforts are threatened when Lex Luthor escapes from prison and creates a powerful enemy called Nuclear Man using Superman's DNA.

Superman Returns
After a five-year absence, Superman returns to Earth to find that Lex Luthor has been released from prison and is plotting a devastating scheme that could kill millions. Meanwhile, those closest to Superman have moved on with their lives, leaving the Man of Steel to face both personal and global challenges.

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Superman faces a difficult choice between love and duty when he must decide whether to give up his powers for Lois Lane while three dangerous Kryptonian criminals threaten Earth.

Man of Steel
A young man discovers he possesses extraordinary powers and is not from Earth, embarking on a journey to uncover his alien origins. When his home planet's survivors threaten humanity, he must embrace his destiny as Superman to save the world.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Fearing Superman's unchecked power, Batman takes on the Man of Steel in an epic confrontation while the world debates what kind of hero it truly needs. As the two icons clash, a new threat emerges that endangers all of humanity.

Justice League
Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans including The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons who seek to conquer Earth.

Zack Snyder's Justice League
Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans to protect Earth from an apocalyptic threat, honoring Superman's sacrifice in this director's cut of the superhero epic.

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