Superman II
Movie, 1980, Christopher Reeve, Set in Metropolis
Superman II is #4 of 11 in release order and #4 of 11 in chronological order in the Superman.
The story
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Superman II recap
Superman throws a terrorist hydrogen bomb from the Eiffel Tower into space, and the blast frees General Zod, Ursa and Non from the Phantom Zone. With the powers of Earth's yellow sun, they head for Earth. Meanwhile, Lois becomes suspicious of Clark on an assignment at Niagara Falls and proves he is Superman when he falls into a fire unhurt. Clark takes her to the Fortress of Solitude and, to be with her as an ordinary man, gives up his powers in a crystal chamber. On the way back, he is beaten up by a bully in a diner, and learns that Zod has taken over the White House and the world. Lex Luthor, out of prison, offers to lead Zod to Superman. Clark goes back to the Fortress and finds a way to restore his powers, then fights Zod's group across Metropolis.
Superman II ending explained
Superman lures Zod, Ursa and Non to the Fortress, where Lex betrays him by telling them about the chamber. Superman secretly reverses it so that it strips their powers instead of his, and defeats them. Knowing Lois cannot carry the secret, he kisses her and wipes her memory of it. He then goes back to the diner to settle the score and returns the flag to the White House.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Superman II
Superman II is streaming on YouTube TV and HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.
Ratings
IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 88%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Superman, before Superman III.
- Chronological order: after Superman, before Superman III.
What to watch before Superman II
Superman (1978), which Superman II (1980) continues.
Cast
- Christopher Reeve as Superman / Clark Kent
- Margot Kidder as Lois Lane
- Terence Stamp as General Zod
- Sarah Douglas as Ursa
- Jack O'Halloran as Non
- Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor
- Ned Beatty as Otis
- Jackie Cooper as Perry White
- Valerie Perrine as Eve Teschmacher
- Susannah York as Lara
- Clifton James as Sheriff
- E.G. Marshall as The President
Directed by Richard Lester.