Superman Returns acts as a spiritual sequel to Superman: The Movie (1978) and Superman II (1980), continuing the story of Christopher Reeve’s Superman while ignoring Superman III and Superman IV. The film stars Brandon Routh as Superman, offering a nostalgic yet modernized take on the iconic hero. After disappearing for five years to search for the remains of Krypton, Superman returns to Earth only to find that the world has moved on – especially Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth), who has a fiancé and a young son. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) has created a new continent using stolen Kryptonian technology, which would flood and destroy most of the world. While Superman struggles to reclaim his place in society, he is also forced to face his greatest weakness: Kryptonite and a nemesis Lex Luthor.
5. Watchmen – Apple TV+
Set in an alternate 1985, the United States is on the brink of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. The existence of superheroes has altered history – the U.S. won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and masked vigilantes have been outlawed. When The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is murdered, Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley), a paranoid, brutal vigilante, investigates, and stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens world peace. Soon enough, former heroes are drawn into the mystery and must confront their past, their morality, and the true cost of peace.
6. Constantine – Amazon Prime Video
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