The Death of Superman
The Death of Superman

The Death of Superman

2018Movie81 minEnglish

When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Google Users83%
Director: Jake Castorena, Sam LiuGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In this animated adaptation, the world's greatest superhero, Superman, faces his greatest challenge when he encounters the monstrous Doomsday. As the battle rages across Metropolis, both hero and villain unleash their full power, leading to a catastrophic confrontation that rocks the very foundations of the DC Universe. The film explores the immense power and ultimate sacrifice of Superman as he fights to protect humanity from an unstoppable force.

Critical Reception

The film was generally met with positive to mixed reviews, with critics often praising its faithfulness to the source material and the action sequences. However, some found the animation style and pacing to be less compelling than other DC animated features.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and well-choreographed fight scenes.
  • Appreciated for its respectful adaptation of the iconic comic storyline.
  • Some critics noted that the animation could have been more dynamic.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, highlighting the thrilling action and the emotional impact of Superman's sacrifice. Many appreciated the direct adaptation of a beloved storyline and the voice acting performances.

Fun Fact

This film is part of a loose trilogy that began with 'The Death of Superman' and continued with 'Reign of the Supermen' (2019) and 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' (2020), with the latter two films adapting the subsequent events after Superman's apparent death.

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Gimly

In DC's mad rush to get the lion's share of their animated films under one umbrella, ore more accurately, into a single timeline, there was always going to be at least a slight re-duplication of efforts. But seeing as this is almost **exact...