Movie

Superman Returns

“Look up in the sky!”

★ 5.8(4,570)20062h 34m

Superman Returns is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Superman Returns

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Good to know

Director: Bryan Singer
Release date: 2006-06-28
Runtime: 2h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $391,081,192
Budget: $223,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Superman Returns — trailer

About Superman Returns

Superman Returns is a 2006 movie in the Science Fiction, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Bryan Singer, starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey. It has a runtime of 2 hours 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 4,570 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Superman Returns in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

Cast

Brandon Routh

Clark Kent / Superman

Kate Bosworth

Lois Lane

Kevin Spacey

Lex Luthor

James Marsden

Richard White

Parker Posey

Kitty Kowalski

Frank Langella

Perry White

Sam Huntington

Jimmy Olsen

Eva Marie Saint

Martha Kent

Marlon Brando

Jor-El

Kal Penn

Stanford

Tristan Lake Leabu

Jason White

David Fabrizio

Brutus

Themes & keywords

saving the worldsuperheroinvulnerabilitybased on comicsequelaliensuper powersuperhuman strength

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Superman Returns in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Superman Returns on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Superman Returns on Netflix?+

Superman Returns is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is Superman Returns?+

Superman Returns has a runtime of 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

Who stars in Superman Returns?+

Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden and Parker Posey.

When did Superman Returns come out?+

Superman Returns is a 2006 movie directed by Bryan Singer.

What genre is Superman Returns?+

Superman Returns is Science Fiction, Action and Adventure film.

Who directed Superman Returns?+

Superman Returns was directed by Bryan Singer.