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TV series

Superman: The Animated Series

1996–2000, English, on The WB. Created by Bruce Timm & Alan Burnett.

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

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Seasons
3
Episodes
54
Episode length
21 min
Status
Ended in 2000

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7.7/10 from 394 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Superman: The Animated Series

Superman: The Animated Series is streaming on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, and CN Rewind in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S3 E13: Legacy (2)

Aired 12 February 2000

Seasons 3

Details

First aired
6 September 1996
Last aired
12 February 2000
Network
The WB
Language
English
Country
United States
Type
Scripted
Rated
U
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What Superman: The Animated Series is based on

Superman: The Animated Series is based on Superman, a comics character by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel.

Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.

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Superman: The Animated Series: quick answers

Is Superman: The Animated Series worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 394 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Superman: The Animated Series are there?

Superman: The Animated Series has 3 seasons and 54 episodes, about 21 minutes each.

Is Superman: The Animated Series finished?

Yes. Superman: The Animated Series ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Superman: The Animated Series on?

Superman: The Animated Series is streaming on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, and CN Rewind in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

Superman: The Animated Series parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Superman: The Animated Series is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like Superman: The Animated Series?

If you liked Superman: The Animated Series, try Justice League Action, Legion of Super Heroes, X-Men: Evolution.

Who created Superman: The Animated Series?

Superman: The Animated Series was created by Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett and stars Tim Daly, Dana Delany, David Kaufman.

What is Superman: The Animated Series based on?

Superman: The Animated Series is based on Superman, a comics character by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel.

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