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Superman guides.

The films, the comics and the character, in plain English. Each guide shows when it was last checked.

In US cinemas 9 July 2027

Man of Tomorrow.

Man of Tomorrow, James Gunn's Superman sequel, opens on 9 July 2027 in the US: the cast, Brainiac, Lex Luthor's team-up and the latest confirmed news.Read the guideWatch

Every film, in order.

Every Superman film in order, from the 1948 serials and Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill, David Corenswet's Superman (2025) and Man of Tomorrow.Read the guideRead

Where to start reading.

Where to start reading Superman comics: three reading paths for new readers, film fans and Silver Age lovers, plus classics, current series and UK tips.Read the guide

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Superman release dates

Every upcoming Superman release in one place: Man of Tomorrow's date, new Superman comics this month and DC Studios projects, kept up to date.

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Superman (2025)

James Gunn's Superman (2025) explained: the cast, the story without big spoilers, box office, credits scenes and where to watch it in the UK now.

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Superman actors in order

Every actor who has played Superman in film, TV and animation, from Kirk Alyn and Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill, Tom Welling and David Corenswet.

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Supergirl (2026)

Supergirl (2026) starring Milly Alcock: UK release date and certificate, the cast including Jason Momoa's Lobo, reviews, box office and the DCU link.

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DCU watch order

How to watch James Gunn's DC Universe in order, from Creature Commandos and Superman (2025) to Supergirl, Lanterns, Clayface and Man of Tomorrow.

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Superman's powers and weaknesses explained

What powers does Superman have, where do they come from, and what can hurt him? Flight, heat vision, kryptonite, magic and red sunlight explained.

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Superman villains

Superman's greatest villains explained: Lex Luthor, Brainiac, General Zod, Darkseid, Doomsday, Bizarro, Metallo, Parasite and more, with debuts.

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Lois Lane actresses

Every actress who has played Lois Lane, from Noel Neill and Margot Kidder to Teri Hatcher, Amy Adams and Rachel Brosnahan, in order, with her comics story.

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Superman history

The history of Superman since 1938: Siegel and Shuster's creation, radio and cartoons, the Reeve films, the Death of Superman and the DCU reboot.

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Krypton explained

Krypton, Superman's home world, explained: why it exploded, the House of El, Jor-El and Lara, Kandor, the Phantom Zone, Argo City and the red sun Rao.

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Lex Luthor explained

Who is Lex Luthor? Superman's archenemy since 1940: why he's bald, the warsuit, President Luthor, the best Lex comics and every actor to Nicholas Hoult.

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Superman in the UK

UK dates for Superman fans in 2026–27: Thought Bubble, MCM London and Birmingham, LFCC's return, Free Comic Book Day and the Man of Tomorrow UK release.

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Collecting Superman comics in the UK

Collecting Superman comics in the UK: the key issues, how to spot an Action Comics #1 reprint, UK pence copies and annuals, grading basics and UK shops.

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Superman for kids

Which Superman films, shows and comics suit your child? BBFC ratings for every Superman film and series, age-by-age picks and kids' comics, for UK parents.

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Superman animation guide

Every Superman cartoon from the 1941 Fleischer shorts to My Adventures with Superman: series, voices, DC animated films, UK ratings and what's coming next.

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Superman music

Superman's music, from John Williams' 1978 theme, recorded by the LSO in Denham, to every film score, TV theme and the Superman songs that hit the UK charts.

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Superman cosplay in the UK

Planning a Superman cosplay in the UK? Every suit described and how hard it is, licensed costumes, UK con prop rules and photo etiquette, in one guide.

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Superman filmed in Britain

Where the Christopher Reeve Superman films were made in Britain: Pinewood, Shepperton, Elstree, Milton Keynes, Aldwych tube station and St Albans.

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Supergirl (1984)

Supergirl (1984), made at Pinewood: Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway and Peter O'Toole, the UK release before the US, BBFC ratings and where to watch it in the UK.

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Superman IV

Superman IV (1987): made at Elstree on a slashed budget, Milton Keynes as Metropolis, a royal premiere, a UK No. 1 opening and the lost Nuclear Man.

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Real kryptonite

The real kryptonite in London's Natural History Museum, the Leicester students who showed Superman breaks physics, and what radiation does to people.