Superman Blu-Ray Anthology Offically Announced For US Release
A couple weeks ago UK listings for a Blu-ray anthology of all five existingSupermanfilms were found, and westarted to get infoabout what might be in the box set.
Now Warner Bros. has confirmed the set for US release.Superman: The Motion Picture Anthologywill be released on August 12, 2025 in an eight-disc set that contains all five films (Superman: The Movie,Superman II,Superman III,Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, andSuperman Returns) as well as alternate versions of the first two movies and a wealth of special features. A trailer for the release and all relevant details follow.
PerThe Digital Bits, these are new HD masters for the theatrical cuts of the fourChristopher Reevemovies and a new 1080p master for the expanded cut of Superman: The Movie.
Here’s the official trailer for the set. Underneath is the full press release offering details on all the discs and special features in the set.
About The FilmsSuperman: The Original Theatrical Movie (1978) and Expanded Edition (2001)
A box-office smash, an Academy AwardÒ winner and a fan favorite since it first flew into theatres in December 1978,Superman: The Movieassembles a cast and creative contingent as only a big movie can. At its heart (just as in three sequels) is Christopher Reeve’s intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human Man of Steel.
Variety calledSuperman"a wonderful, chuckling, preposterously exciting fantasy."
The movie’s legacy soared even higher when director Richard Donner revisited this beloved adventure 22 years later and integrated eight additional minutes into the film. Enjoy more footage of the Krypton Council, a glimpse of stars of priorSupermanincarnations, more of Jor-El underscoring his son’s purpose on Earth and an extended sequence inside Lex Luthor’s gauntlet of doom. Reeve, Marlon Brando (Jor-El), Gene Hackman (Luthor) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) give indelible performances that fuel the film’s aura of legend.
oSuper-Rabbit[1943 WB cartoon]
oSnafuperman[1944 WB cartoon]
oStupor Duck[1956 WB cartoon]
Superman II (1980 and The Richard Donner Cut)
“I thought the originalSupermanwas terrific entertainment,” theChicagoSun-Times’Roger Ebert wrote, “and so I was a little startled to discover that I likedSuperman IIeven more.” Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three super-powered Kryptonian 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 (as Lex Luthor) also returns from the first film and with a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction and visuals that astound and delight.
Superman II-The Richard Donner Cutdelighted fans who, for years, had been imploring Warner Home Video to release the Donner cut. In fact, the director had already shot most of theSuperman IIfootage duringSuperman: The Movie. But as production on the sequel continued, creative differences between the director and the film’s producers became irreconcilable and Donner left the project. Although Richard Lester was hired to finish production, he chose to make major changes to the film, leaving only vestiges of Donner’s original vision and concepts in the version ofSuperman IIthat was ultimately released to theaters.
Nearly thirty years later, Warner Home Video was delighted to grant the wishes of countlessSupermanfans. With this DVD release, Richard Donner had become the first director in history to be able to complete a film he left during production with nearly all his footage “in the can.” Adding back a substantial amount of that unused footage, the director has seen his original vision restored and brought to fruition.
Most notably, the “Donner cut” restores the Marlon Brando role, filmed for, but not included in the final theatrical release version ofSuperman II. The legendary Brando’s performance as Jor-El has finally been restored in key scenes that amplify the Superman lore and deepen the profound relationship between father and son.
With so many other changes, large and small, including a variety of Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) schemes to unmask Clark Kent asSuperman, thisSuperman IIproved to be an eye-opening experience and an important addition to film history.
oThe Mechanical Monsters
oBillion Dollar Limited
oThe Arctic Giant
oThe Bulleteers
oThe Magnetic Telescope
oElectric Earthquake
oTerror on the Midway
SupermanIIITheatrical Version (1983)
AfterSuperman: The Movie’sepic storytelling andSuperman II’sawesome battles, how could the first two hits be topped? InSupermanIII,meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a half-witted computer programming natural. For him a keyboard is a weapon – and Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his most beloved role, deepening his character’s human side as Clark Kent reunites with old flame Lana Lang (Annette O’Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when Superman becomes his own worst enemy after Kryptonite exposure, Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling skill. Incredible visual effects abound – but above all it has heart, heroism and high-flying humor. All in superabundance.
Superman IV The Quest For Peace Theatrical Version (1987)
Christopher Reeve not only dons the cape for the fourth time but also helped develop the movie’s provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. “For me, it’s the most personal of the entire series,” Reeve said. “It directly reflects what Superman should be, and should be doing.” Superman does a lot this time around. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue of Liberty, plug a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China.
Superman Returns (2006)
He’s back. A hero for our millennium. And not a moment too soon, because during the five years (much longer in movie-fan years!) Superman sought his home planet, things changed on his adopted planet. Nations moved on without him. Lois Lane now has a son, a fiancé and a Pulitzer for “Why the World Doesn’t Need Superman.” And Lex Luthor has a plan that will destroy millions – no, billions – of lives.
Filmmaker Bryan Singer (X-Men) gives the world the Superman it needs, honoring the legend everyone loves while taking it in a powerful new direction. Brandon Routh proves a perfect choice to wear the hero’s cape, leading a top cast that includes Kate Bosworth as Lois and Kevin Spacey as Lex. And the thrills – from a sky-grapple with a tumbling jumbo jet to a continent-convulsing showdown – redefine Wow.
o Pt. 1 Secret Origins and First Issues: Crystallizing Superman
o Pt. 2 The Crystal Method: Designing Superman
o Pt. 3 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman on the Farm
o Pt. 4 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in the City
o Pt. 5 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in Peril
o Pt. 6 The Joy of Lex: Menacing Superman
o Pt. 7 He’s Always Around: Wrapping Superman
Disc #8 AdditionalBonus Material
oPt. 1- Origin
oPt. 2- Vision
oPt. 3- Ascent
oPt. 4- Crisis
oPt. 5- Redemption
