Superman II
1980, English. Directed by Richard Lester.
The Man of Steel meets his match!
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,658 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Superman II
Superman II isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Part of a series
Superman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Leslie Newman, Mario Puzo, David Newman
- Budget
- $54M
- Box office
- $216M
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What Superman II is based on
Superman II is adapted from a comic.
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Superman II: quick answers
What should I watch before Superman II?
Watch Superman (1978) first.
What comes after Superman II?
Next in the series: Superman III (1983) and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).
Is Superman II worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,658 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Superman II?
Superman II runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Superman II have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Superman II has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Superman II parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Superman II is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Superman II on?
Superman II isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Superman II?
If you liked Superman II, try Superman, Superman Returns, Avengers: Infinity War.
Who directed Superman II?
Superman II (1980) was directed by Richard Lester and stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp.
What is Superman II based on?
Superman II is adapted from a comic.