Theatrical Cut: Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three superpowered Planet Krypton criminals (Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O'Halloran) plan to enslave Earth - just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman also returns as Lex Luthor in this sequel that features a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction, and visuals that astound and delight. The Richard Donner Cut: Director Richard Donner began shooting Superman II while concurrently filming Superman: The Movie, though the theatrical version of the film was ultimately directed by Richard Lester. In 2006, Donner's original unique vision was released for the first time. Jor-El (Marlon Brando in footage cut from the theatrical version) appears in key scenes that amplify Superman lore and deepen the relationship between father and son. Lois Lane plots more schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman. With so many changes, large and small, including a different beginning and resolution, this version is an eye-opening alternate experience.
- Duration:
- 243 minutes
- Extras:
- Anamorphic (16:9), Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, German, Italian, Subtitles: 4K UHD: Theatrical cut: Dutch, French, Korean, Spanish-Castilian, Spanish-Latin; Richard Donner cut: Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, Korean, Norwegian, Spanish-Castilian, Spanish-Latin, Swedish; Blu-ray: Theatrical cut: Danish, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Portuguese-Brazilian, Spanish-Castilian; Richard Donner cut: Complex Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese-Brazilian, Portuguese-European, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Spanish-Castilian, Spanish-Latin, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1 - 2.40:1, Dolby Atmos-TrueHD, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Theatrical cut: Ilya Salkind (executive producer) and Pierre Spengler (producer); Richard Donner cut: Richard Donner (director) and Tom Mankiewicz (creative consultant), Deleted Scenes, Documentaries: 'Superman II: Restoring the Vision', Making of Documentary, Richard Donner cut: Introduction by Richard Donner; The Fleischer Studios/Famous Studios 1940s 'Superman' cartoons, Trailers