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Superman movies in order
Every Superman film in release order, 1978 to 1987, with where each one streams in Australia today and the cheapest way to watch the lot.
- Films
- 4
- Streaming now
- 4
- Marathon
- 8h 6m
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The Superman movies in release order
4 films, 8 hours 6 minutes back to back. Tap a title for the full where-to-watch list, trailer and cast.
1. Superman★ 7.4
1978 · 2 h 24 min · PG
Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
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2. Superman II★ 6.8
1980 · 2 h 7 min
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.
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3. Superman III★ 5.0
1983 · 2 h 5 min · PG
Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
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4. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace★ 3.7
1987 · 1 h 30 min · PG
With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.
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Order, release dates and running times: TMDB. Where to watch: JustWatch daily feed, updated 12 November 2026. Ratings: IMDb.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the Superman movies in?
In release order: 1. Superman (1978), 2. Superman II (1980), 3. Superman III (1983), 4. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).
How many Superman movies are there?
4 films have been released, from 1978 to 1987.
Where can I stream the Superman movies in Australia?
HBO Max has the most: 4 of them (Superman, Superman II, Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace). The list on this page shows where each film streams today.
How long does it take to watch every Superman movie?
8 hours 6 minutes back to back, for the 4 released films (running times from TMDB).