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{{Infobox character
| name = Superman
| franchise = [[DC Extended Universe]]
| image = Superman Man of Steel.jpg
| caption = Henry Cavill as Kal-El / Clark Kent in ''Man of Steel'' (2013)
| first = ''[[Man of Steel (film)|Man of Steel]]'' (2013)
| last = ''[[The Flash (film)|The Flash]]'' (2023)
| based_on = {{Based on|[[Superman]]|[[Jerry Siegel]]|[[Joe Shuster]]}}
| adapted_by = [[David S. Goyer]] <br /> [[Christopher Nolan]] <br /> [[Zack Snyder]]
| portrayer = {{plainlist|
* [[Henry Cavill]] 
* [[Dylan Sprayberry]] (teen)
* Cooper Timberline (young)
* Ryan Hadley (Faceless cameo in ''[[Shazam! (film)|Shazam!]]'')
* Brad Abramenko (Shadow cameo in ''[[Peacemaker (TV series)|Peacemaker]]'')
}}
| alias = Kal-El (birth)<br />Clark Joseph Kent (adoptive)
| species = [[Kryptonian]] 
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Investigative journalist
* Vigilante
}}
| family = {{plainlist|
* [[Jor-El]] (biological father)
* [[Lara (comics)|Lara Lor-Van]] (biological mother)
* [[Jonathan and Martha Kent|Jonathan Kent]] (adoptive father)
* [[Martha Kent]] (adoptive mother)
* [[Kara Zor-El]] (biological cousin)
}}
| spouse = 
| significant_other = [[Lois Lane (DC Extended Universe)|Lois Lane]] (fiancée)
| affiliation = {{Plainlist|
* House of El
* ''[[Daily Planet]]''
* [[Justice League]]
}}
| nationality = [[Americans|American]]
| origin = [[Smallville (comics)|Smallville]], [[Kansas]], [[United States]]
| lbl21 = Abilities
| data21 = *Superhuman 
**Strength, Stamina, Endurance, Speed, Agility, Reflexes, Intelligence, Longevity, Hearing
*Enhanced Vision
**EM Spectrum Vision, Infra-red Vision, Microscopic Vision, Telescopic Vision, X-ray Vision
*Flight
*Invulnerability
*Heat Vision
*Freeze and Wind Breath
*Healing Factor
*Solar Energy Absorption
}}

'''Clark Joseph Kent''', best known by his superhero persona '''Superman''', is a [[superhero]] in the [[DC Extended Universe]] (DCEU) series of films, based on the [[DC Comics]] [[Superman|character of the same name]] created by [[Jerry Siegel]] and [[Joe Shuster]]. In the films, he is a survivor from the destroyed planet [[Krypton (comics)|Krypton]] who lands on [[Earth]] and develops superhuman abilities due to environmental differences between the planets and their respective star systems.

A destructive conflict with a faction of militant surviving Kryptonians led by [[General Zod (DC Extended Universe)|General Zod]] results in extensive damage to [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]], creates a moral divide amongst humanity, and draws the attention of [[Bruce Wayne (DC Extended Universe)|Bruce Wayne / Batman]], who would confront Kent for his actions. The two would eventually reconcile their differences to prevent  [[Doomsday (DC Comics)|Doomsday]], with the latter giving his life to kill the creature with the assistance of Wayne. Kent eventually gets resurrected and allies himself with the [[Justice League (DC Extended Universe)|Justice League]] to  prevent the Unity of the three [[Mother Box]]es and prevent the conquest of Earth under [[Darkseid (DC Extended Universe)|Darkseid]].

First appearing as the [[main protagonist]] of the film ''[[Man of Steel (film)|Man of Steel]]'' (2013), the character is portrayed by [[Henry Cavill]], who is the first non-American actor to portray Superman in film. This version of Superman was one of the central characters of the DC Extended Universe, appearing in ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]'' (2016), ''[[Justice League (film)|Justice League]]'' (2017) (and its [[Zack Snyder's Justice League|2021 director's cut]]), and an uncredited [[cameo appearance]] in ''[[Black Adam (film)|Black Adam]]'' (2022). Cavill's likeness was digitally recreated for another uncredited cameo appearance in [[The Flash (film)|''The Flash'']] (2023), while stand-ins for the actor made similar appearances in the film [[Shazam! (film)|''Shazam!'']] (2019) and the first season of the television series [[Peacemaker (TV series)|''Peacemaker'']] (2022–present). Cavill was slated to reprise the character in future projects as of November 2022, including a planned sequel to ''Man of Steel'', prior to [[James Gunn]] and [[Peter Safran]] becoming the new heads of [[DC Studios]] and beginning development on the [[DC Universe (franchise)|DC Universe]] (DCU) media franchise.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/james-gunn-writing-superman-movie-henry-cavill-out-1235461889/|title=James Gunn Writing New 'Superman' Film; Henry Cavill Will Not Return, but Eyed to Play Different DC Character|last=Donnelly|first=Matt|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=December 14, 2022|access-date=December 14, 2022|language=en|archive-date=January 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101213115/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/james-gunn-writing-superman-movie-henry-cavill-out-1235461889/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Director [[Zack Snyder]]'s films in the DCEU have aimed to portray Superman in a more flawed and human light as compared to the [[Superman in film#Original film series (1978–1987)|previous film series]] by [[Warner Bros.]], which has received polarized reviews from critics.

== Fictional character biography ==
=== Arriving on Earth ===
[[File:Dylan Sprayberry young Clark Kent DCEU.jpg|thumb|right|[[Dylan Sprayberry]] as 13-year-old Clark Kent, as seen in ''[[Man of Steel (film)|Man of Steel]]'']]
On February 29, 1980, Kal-El is the first [[Kryptonian]] born by natural means in many generations. His parents, [[Jor-El]] and [[Lara (comics)|Lara-El]] fight to save their planet [[Krypton (comics)|Krypton]] from impending destruction due to the Kryptonians' reckless usage of the planet's resources. Jor-El becomes the first Kryptonian aware of the planet's impending destruction but his concerns are dismissed by the oblivious and irrational ruling council.
Jor-El and Lara must also defend against a plot by [[General Zod (DC Extended Universe)|General Zod]] to seize control of the planetary government. With no means to avoid the destruction of the planet, Jor-El and Lara infuse the DNA of their son with a codex containing the genetic information for future Kryptonian births, before sending him to [[Earth]] on a pre-programmed starship. They deduce that their son will develop great powers on Earth and will "become a god" to Earth-native humans.
Kal is discovered by [[Jonathan and Martha Kent]] in [[Smallville (comics)|Smallville]], [[Kansas]] upon crash-landing on Earth and subsequently raised as their adoptive son, Clark Kent.
As a child, Clark becomes isolated as a result of developing superhuman powers which he tries to hide from others, but one incident sees him single-handedly lift a school bus carrying his classmates from sinking into a river. He learns his true origins from Jonathan, who urges him to keep his powers hidden. In 1997, Jonathan dies in a tornado while refusing to let Clark rescue him, as that might reveal Clark to the world before he's ready. Burdened with guilt and looking for a new purpose in his life, Clark leaves to travel the world for several years under various aliases.

=== Becoming Superman ===
In 2013, Kent ventures to [[Canada]], first getting a job as a bartender but later finding work with a drilling company that has discovered an object that turns out to be a Kryptonian scout ship. Kent enters the ship and activates its central computer using a key left by Jor-El, which allows him to communicate with an [[artificial intelligence]] modeled after his father.{{efn|The scout ship takes on the functionalities of the [[Fortress of Solitude]] in the DCEU.}} While following Kent, reporter [[Lois Lane (DC Extended Universe)|Lois Lane]] from the ''[[Daily Planet]]'' inadvertently triggers the ship's security system. Kent uses his powers to rescue Lane, who is covering the event, before wearing the uniform and testing his flying abilities. Unable to convince supervisor [[Perry White]] to publish an article on the incident, Lane tracks down Kent back to his family home in Kansas, intent on finding the truth. She tries to persuade Kent to let her reveal his story, but decides to drop it after hearing of Jonathan's sacrifice, and keeps Kent's identity safe.

When Zod and his followers arrive on Earth and demand Kal-El be turned over, Kent seeks counsel from a local [[pastor]] on whether to trust humanity, having confessed that he is the one Zod is looking for and deduced that Zod will wage war regardless, with the pastor telling him to take a "leap of faith". Without revealing his identity and wearing the Kryptonian uniform, Kent meets with the [[United States Air Force]] and agrees to comply, with Lane joining him as a hostage. Using the Jor-El AI to take over the ship, Kent and Lane flee and warn the U.S. military of Zod's plan, resulting in an explosive confrontation between Kent and Zod's troops around Smallville, just as Zod orders an invasion. Zod deploys the World Engine from the Kryptonian ship, which touches down in the [[Indian Ocean]] and begins firing a beam through the planet towards the ship, severely damaging the city of [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]] on the opposite side of the world, and initiating the terraforming strategy.

Kent destroys the World Engine while the military launches a suicide attack on the ship, sending Zod's troops back to the Phantom Zone. With the ship destroyed and Krypton's only hope of revival gone, Zod vows to destroy the Earth and its inhabitants out of revenge. The two Kryptonians engage in a lengthy battle across Metropolis, which concludes when Kent is forced to kill Zod as he attacks a cornered family in a train station. In the aftermath, Kent adopts a separate public identity with the military codename [[Superman]] and persuades General [[Calvin Swanwick]] to let him act independently, so long as he does not turn against humanity. To allow access to dangerous situations without attracting attention, he covertly maintains his civilian identity and takes a job as a freelance reporter for the ''Daily Planet''.

=== Controversial figure ===
In 2015, Superman is now a controversial figure, being hailed as a hero by some, but denounced as a "false god" and dangerous by others, including [[Wayne Enterprises]] CEO [[Bruce Wayne (DC Extended Universe)|Bruce Wayne]]. Kent is now in a relationship with Lane and has received a promotion at the ''Daily Planet'', while as Superman, he has engaged in numerous acts such as engaging wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, rescuing passengers on a train, halting a missile attack on the United States, and apprehending criminals.

Kent is assigned a sports story in [[Gotham City]] by White, but instead starts investigating on [[Batman]]. Kent is invited to a gala by [[Lex Luthor (DC Extended Universe)|Lex Luthor]] who requests that Kent be the reporter to cover the event. There, he meets Wayne, asking him about his opinion on Batman much to Wayne's annoyance, leading to an argument about the deeds of Superman compared with Batman's, before Luthor injects himself into the conversation to introduce himself. Wayne is at the gala to try and steal information from Luthor, and is also seeking kryptonite in an attempt to take on Superman.  While watching television, Kent sees numerous personalities, including cosmologist [[Neil DeGrasse Tyson]] and U.S. Senator June Finch argue about Superman's effect on the world, with Tyson supporting Superman and Finch expressing skepticism. Following White's rebuff of Kent's attempts to investigate Batman and reports of misconduct by Batman from the ''Gotham Free Press'', he decides to confront the caped crusader more directly as Superman, halting Batman's attempt to seize kryptonite from Luthor's men and leaving him a warning.

During a publicized congressional hearing at the [[U.S. Capitol]] on Superman's actions, Finch questions Superman for some of his alleged controversies, but a bomb planted there by Luthor explodes, killing everyone inside except for Superman. Superman blames himself for not detecting it in time and self-imposes exile.{{efn|The Ultimate Edition of ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' reveals the bomb was encased in [[lead]], one of the few materials that can block Superman's [[X-ray vision]].}} Luthor lures Superman out of exile by kidnapping Lane and Martha Kent. He pushes Lane off the LexCorp building. Superman saves her and confronts Luthor, who reveals he manipulated him and Batman by fueling their distrust. Luthor demands he kill Batman in exchange for Martha's life. Superman tries to explain this to Batman, who instead attacks him and eventually subdues him using a kryptonite gas following a lengthy duel. As Batman prepares to move in for the kill using the spear, Superman pleads with him to "save Martha," causing Batman to pause in confusion.

Coming to his senses about how far he has fallen from grace after Lois arrives and explains Superman's words, Batman promises to rescue Martha. Superman regains his strength and confronts Luthor on the scout ship. Luthor executes his backup plan, unleashing [[Doomsday (comics)#Film|Doomsday]], a genetically engineered monster from Zod's DNA and his own. [[Diana Prince (DC Extended Universe)|Diana Prince]], an antiques dealer whom Bruce encountered at the gala earlier and was also revealed as a metahuman known as [[Wonder Woman]], arrives with her metahuman powers on display, and joins forces with Batman and Superman against the creature. Though outmatched, Superman realizes its vulnerability to kryptonite and retrieves the spear. After bidding goodbye to Lois, he impales the creature with the spear, but in its dying moments, the creature kills Superman, who was weakened by kryptonite exposure. Superman is mourned by the world, and Clark is given a private funeral in Smallville attended by Lois, Martha, Bruce, Diana, and other close acquaintances.

=== Resurrection ===
==== Theatrical cut ====
[[File:JL17 Superman erased mustache.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Closeup of Clark/Superman in the [[Justice League (film)|theatrical cut of ''Justice League'']]. The execution of Henry Cavill's digitally-erased mustache in the cut has drawn ridicule.]]
In 2017, in wake of an invasion by the demonic [[New God]] [[Steppenwolf (DC Extended Universe)|Steppenwolf]], Prince teams up with Wayne to create their own metahuman group, recruiting [[Barry Allen (DC Extended Universe)|Barry Allen]], [[Arthur Curry (DC Extended Universe)|Arthur Curry / Aquaman]], and [[Victor Stone (DC Extended Universe)|Victor Stone]]. However, the group still proves no match for Steppenwolf and his minions, and Wayne comes to the conclusion that they need to resurrect Superman if they truly wish to save the Earth. Kent's body is exhumed by Allen and Stone and placed in the amniotic fluid of the Kryptonian scout ship's genesis chamber, alongside a Mother Box that they had retrieved, as the device was used to save Stone's life after a horrific accident.

Allen uses his powers to charge it up and successfully resurrects Superman. However, Superman's memories have not returned, and he attacks the group after Cyborg accidentally launches a projectile at him. On the verge of being killed by Superman, Batman sends Lane to calm down Superman.

Without Superman to aid them, the five heroes travel to a village in Russia where Steppenwolf aims to unite the Mother Boxes once again to remake Earth for his nephew and superior [[Darkseid]] who is the ruler of the planet [[Apokolips]]. Superman arrives, remembering his promise to help Batman after Lane reminds him, and assists Allen in evacuating the city, as well as Stone, in separating the Mother Boxes. The team defeats Steppenwolf with Superman and Wonder Woman destroying his axe. Overcome with fear, Steppenwolf is attacked by his own Parademons before they all teleport back to Apokolips.

In the aftermath of the battle, Wayne re-acquires the Kent farm for Martha before it can be foreclosed and decides to rebuild Wayne Manor as a base of operations for the team and he and Prince agree that more heroes could join. Superman resumes his life as Kent and as protector of Earth, thanking Wayne and Prince for not losing hope in humanity, as Batman offers Superman the mantle of leadership for the newly-minted [[Justice League]]. Later, Superman later has a friendly race with Flash to see who is faster.

==== Director's cut ====
[[File:Superman black suit ZSJL.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Superman's digitally-colored black suit, as seen in ''[[Zack Snyder's Justice League]]'']]
Superman's scream during his death awakens all three of the [[Mother Box]]es, with the one under watch by the [[Amazons (DC Comics)|Amazons]] calling out to alien conqueror Steppenwolf. After Victor explains the nature of the Mother Boxes to the team, indicating that they are unbiased "change machines" and that the boxes did not call out to Steppenwolf until after Superman's death, the team unanimously votes to use the box to resurrect the Man of Steel.

Allen uses his powers to charge up the Box to resurrect Superman successfully. However, Superman's memories have not returned, and he attacks the group after Cyborg's defense system forces him to launch a projectile. After disabling the group one by one, he corners Batman. On the verge of killing him, Superman only stops upon seeing Lois Lane, who arrived on her own after seeing his resurrection.

When Kent leaves with Lane to Smallville to regain his memories, they confirm their engagement after Kent sees her still wearing the ring given to her, and they also reunite with Martha. He voluntarily leaves to fight Steppenwolf, saying the team "brought him back for a reason". Superman picks out a black-colored version of his skinsuit from the scout ship and gets the Justice League's whereabouts from Bruce's butler [[Alfred Pennyworth]], then intercepts a killing blow from Steppenwolf meant for Stone, proceeding to freeze the New God's axe and brutally overpower him, burning off his right horn with his heat vision.

Despite Superman's arrival, Stone cannot pull apart the Mother Boxes in time, leading to an explosion that begins destroying the Earth until Allen enters the [[speed force]], reversing time. Superman then assists Stone in separating the boxes. Aquaman impales a distracted Steppenwolf from behind and Superman punches him into the [[boom tube]], while Wonder Woman decapitates the airborne Steppenwolf before his body arrives at [[Darkseid (DC Extended Universe)|Darkseid]]'s feet on Apokolips through the portal.

In the aftermath of the battle, Wayne re-acquires the Kent farm for Martha before it can be foreclosed. Superman resumes his life as Kent and as protector of Earth.

=== Later years ===
In 2018, Superman makes a visit to [[Freddy Freeman]] and [[Billy Batson (DC Extended Universe)|Shazam]] at their school cafeteria, as a favor to Billy for Freddy.<ref name="Cavill unavailable" />  In 2021, Superman is shot with a kryptonite bullet by mercenary [[Robert DuBois (DC Extended Universe)|Robert DuBois / Bloodsport]] and placed in the [[Intensive care unit|ICU]]. However, he manages to survive, and DuBois is incarcerated before being recruited by [[Amanda Waller (DC Extended Universe)|Amanda Waller]] for [[Suicide Squad|Task Force X]] in exchange for a reduced prison sentence.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/the-suicide-squad-first-look-full-cast-revealed-by-director-james-gunn-at-dc-fandome-1234744128/|title='The Suicide Squad' First Look, Full Cast Revealed by Director James Gunn at DC FanDome|last=B. Vary|first=Adam|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822195941/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/the-suicide-squad-first-look-full-cast-revealed-by-director-james-gunn-at-dc-fandome-1234744128/|url-status=live}}</ref>  In 2022, he and the [[Justice League]], with the exception of [[Bruce Wayne (DC Extended Universe)|Batman]] and [[Victor Stone (DC Extended Universe)|Cyborg]], are called by Waller to assist [[Peacemaker (DC Extended Universe character)|Christopher Smith / Peacemaker]] in facing the Butterfly army but arrive too late, missing the fight. Later that same year, Superman is once again called by Waller to confront the new leader of [[Kahndaq]], [[Teth-Adam (DC Extended Universe)|Black Adam]]. Superman approaches Black Adam and says that the two of them need to talk. At some point in 2023, Superman is contacted by Alfred to assist Batman in stopping [[Alberto Falcone]] from causing havoc in Gotham. Superman, however, is unable to assist because he was busy combating a volcanic eruption in Guatemala. He also later appeared alongside the other members of the Justice League during the time travel Chronobowl sequence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/the-flash-movie-henry-cavill-superman/|title='Is Henry Cavill's Superman in 'The Flash'?|last=Vito Oddo|first=Marco|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|date=June 15, 2023|access-date=June 16, 2023|archive-date=June 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616152505/https://collider.com/the-flash-movie-henry-cavill-superman/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Alternate versions ==
=== Steppenwolf victorious ===

''[[Zack Snyder's Justice League]]'' depicts a moment when the Mother Boxes converge and the Justice League are too late to stop Steppenwolf from calling Darkseid and his army. Superman, alongside the rest of the Justice League, is killed at [[ground zero]] of the event. This version of events is erased when [[Barry Allen (DC Extended Universe)|Barry Allen]] enters the [[Speed Force]] and reverses time.

=== Knightmare reality ===
{{Further|Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice|Zack Snyder's Justice League}}

Victor Stone and Bruce Wayne see premonitions of a "Knightmare" reality. Victor sees Darkseid's campaign of death upon returning to Earth, ultimately killing Lois Lane. This leaves a devastated Superman susceptible to the [[Anti-Life Equation]], becoming Darkseid's second-in-command. One of Wayne's premonitions saw Superman leading a Regime allied with [[Parademons]] who capture Batman & members of his insurgency, leaving them to be tortured and killed by Superman himself. Wayne's other premonition shows Superman tracking down Batman, [[Joker (DC Extended Universe)|The Joker]], [[Deathstroke]], [[Mera (DC Extended Universe)|Mera]], [[Victor Stone (DC Extended Universe)|Victor Stone]] & [[Barry Allen (DC Extended Universe)|Barry Allen]].

=== Flashpoint ===

In the reality [[Barry Allen (DC Extended Universe)|Barry Allen]] creates after stopping his mother's murder, Superman's cousin [[Kara Zor-El]] landed on Earth in his place. Kidnapped and experimented on by Russian scientists, Kara was eventually rescued by The Flash, a younger 2013 version of Allen, and this Earth's version of [[Bruce Wayne (1989 film series character)|Batman]]. Upon fighting General Zod, it is revealed that Kal-El's pod was intercepted by Zod and that he was killed whilst they attempted to extract the Codex.

== Character concept and development ==
As one of the most prominent superheroes for [[DC Comics]], Superman had previously been [[Superman in film|portrayed in film]] several times in film serials and most prominently in the 1978–1987 ''Superman'' film series, with [[Christopher Reeve]] taking on the [[Superman (Salkind films)|role of Superman]]. While Reeve's performance was widely regarded as one of the greatest in film history, the series was placed in jeopardy following the critical and commercial failure of ''[[Superman IV: The Quest for Peace]]''. Following ''[[Superman Returns]]'', a 2006 homage sequel to the film series' first two films which saw [[Brandon Routh]] replace Reeve, talks commenced regarding using that film to create a shared universe for other DC characters, but they stalled out. With Routh's contract to portray Superman expiring in 2009, [[Warner Bros.]] decided to reboot the franchise, beginning to take pitches on ideas to restart the film series.<ref name="Millar" /> One of the most prominent ideas that emerged was that of a Golden-Age inspired Superman "when he was a bit more of a regular person."<ref name="Bleeding Cool" />

{{quote box|width=35%|align=left|quote=He basically told me, 'I have this thought about how you would approach Superman', I immediately got it, loved it and thought: That is a way of approaching the story I've never seen before that makes it incredibly exciting. I wanted to get Emma Thomas and I involved in shepherding the project right away and getting it to the studio and getting it going in an exciting way.|source=—[[Christopher Nolan]], recalling the moment when Goyer presented the idea of a modernized Superman.<ref name="GoyerStory" /><ref name="NolanSR" />}}

During the production of the [[The Dark Knight Trilogy|''Dark Knight'' trilogy]] of [[Batman]] films, which later saw tremendous success, producer [[David S. Goyer]] told director [[Christopher Nolan]] his idea regarding how to present Superman in a modern context.<ref name="GoyerStory" /> Impressed with Goyer's concept, Nolan pitched the idea to the studio,<ref name="GoyerStory" /> who hired Nolan to produce and Goyer to write based on the financial and critical success of ''[[The Dark Knight]]''.<ref name="NolanDeadline" /><ref name="RobinovWSJ" />

Nolan admired [[Bryan Singer]]'s work on ''Superman Returns'' for its connection to [[Richard Donner]]'s version, stating that "A lot of people have approached Superman in a lot of different ways. I only know the way that has worked for us that's what I know how to do," emphasizing the idea that Batman exists in a world where he is the only superhero and a similar approach to the ''Man of Steel'' would assure the integrity needed for the film. "Each serves to the internal logic of the story. They have nothing to do with each other." Nolan, however, clarified that the new film would not have any relationship with the previous film series.<ref name="NolanLATimes" /> Filming of ''Man of Steel'' began in 2011 with a lawsuit stipulating that Warner Bros. would be able to be sued by the family of Superman creator [[Jerry Siegel]] for lost revenue on an unproduced film after that year, thanks to the Siegel estate recapturing 50% of the rights to Superman's origins and Siegel's share of the copyright in [[Action Comics 1|''Action Comics'' #1]],<ref name="SiegelVariety" /> despite the studio not owing the Siegel estate money for previous films.<ref name="SiegelVariety2" />

=== Casting ===
[[File:Henry Cavill by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|175px|thumb|right|[[Henry Cavill]] is the first non-American actor to portray Superman in film]]

English actor [[Henry Cavill]] was cast as Clark Kent/Superman for ''Man of Steel''. Cavill is the first non-American actor to play the character.<ref name="CavillCast" /><ref name="CavillCast2" /> He was previously cast in ''[[Superman in film|Superman: Flyby]]'', which was ultimately shelved,<ref name="CavillFlyby" /> and was considered for the role in ''Superman Returns'', but lost to Routh.<ref name="CavillRouth" /><ref name="SnyderCollider" /> Cavill stated, "There's a very real story behind the Superman character." He explained that everyone's goal has been to explore the difficulties his character faces as a result of having multiple identities—including his birth name, Kal-El, and his alter ego, Clark Kent. Cavill also stated that, "He's alone and there's no one like him," referring to Superman's vulnerabilities. "That must be incredibly scary and lonely, not to know who you are or what you are, and trying to find out what makes sense. Where's your [[Reference|baseline]]? What do you draw from? Where do you draw a limit with the power you have? In itself, that's an incredible weakness."<ref name="CavillYahoo" /> In an interview with ''[[Total Film]]'' magazine, Cavill stated he had been consuming nearly 5,000 calories a day, training for over two hours daily and plowing [[protein]] to pack on the [[muscle]] mass.<ref name="CavillTotalFilm" /> Cooper Timberline was cast as the 9-year-old Clark Kent, and [[Dylan Sprayberry]] was cast as the 13-year-old Clark Kent.<ref name="SprayberryCast" />

During the [[Production of Justice League (film)|reshoots]] of ''[[Justice League (film)|Justice League]]'', Cavill had grown a [[mustache]] during lapses in the film's production due to his role in ''[[Mission: Impossible – Fallout]]'', and was contractually required by [[Paramount Pictures]] to keep the mustache. This conflicted with the reshoots of ''Justice League'', so Cavill's mustache was digitally removed in that film.<ref name ="Super Mustache" />

While Superman has a [[cameo appearance]] in ''[[Shazam! (film)|Shazam!]]'', he is portrayed by [[Zachary Levi]]'s body double due to Cavill being unavailable for filming at the time.<ref name="Cavill unavailable" /> At the time, it was unconfirmed whether Cavill would reprise the role again, though he stated in 2021 that he was still open to portraying the character, specifically that "There is still a lot of storytelling for me to do as a Superman, and I would absolutely love the opportunity."<ref name="2021 Cavill interview" />  Superman was also seen controlling a crowd of fans who wanted to have their pictures taken with Aquaman and arm-wrestling with Shazam in the film's animated end credits sequence.

Superman made another cameo appearance in the season finale of the television series ''[[Peacemaker (TV series)|Peacemaker]]'', portrayed by actor Brad Abramenko. Abramenko used the same suit Cavill used in the previous films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/peacemakers-justice-league-cameo-included-henry-cavills-superman/|title='Peacemaker's Justice League Cameo Included Henry Cavill's Superman Suit|last=Aberl|first=Joseph|website=Murphy's Multiverse|date=February 20, 2022|access-date=February 20, 2022|archive-date=February 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220130616/https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/peacemakers-justice-league-cameo-included-henry-cavills-superman/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, Cavill returned to play the character, making an uncredited [[cameo appearance]] during the [[mid-credits scene]] of the film ''[[Black Adam (film)|Black Adam]].'' Speaking on the appearance of Cavill in the film, which was the first time he shot new material for the character in five years, lead star [[Dwayne Johnson]] commented that he, production company [[Seven Bucks Productions]], and producers Dany & Hiram Garcia were instrumental in the re-negotiations between Warner Bros. and Cavill.<ref>{{Cite web |last=The Tonight Show |date=October 12, 2022 |title=@TheRock teases the #BlackAdam post-credits scene 👀 #FallonTonight |url=https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1580406517945311232 |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=[[Twitter]] |archive-date=November 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109124756/https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1580406517945311232 |url-status=live }}</ref> Cavill later confirmed following the film's release that he was back as the character long-term, and that his appearance in ''Black Adam'' was "a very small taste of things to come".<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Aaron Couch, Borys |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |last3=Kit |first3=Borys |date=2022-10-24 |title=Henry Cavill Confirms He Is "Back as Superman" for Future DC Movies |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/superman-henry-cavill-back-black-adam-1235185234/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024161439/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/superman-henry-cavill-back-black-adam-1235185234/ |url-status=live }}</ref> As part of those plans, the same month as filming his cameo for Black Adam in September 2022, Cavill also filmed scenes for ''[[The Flash (film)|The Flash]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=2022-12-08 |title=Patty Jenkins’ ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Not Moving Forward as DC Movies Hit Turning Point (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=2023-06-17 |title=Inside ‘The Flash’ Ending and That Cameo Secretly Filmed Six Months Ago |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/the-flash-inside-george-clooney-return-batman-1235517975/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> However, plans for further appearances from the actor were shafted in later that month in October 2022 upon the newly-christened DC Studios' change in leadership under new heads [[James Gunn]] and [[Peter Safran]]. By December, the former was in the process of writing a reboot film, ''[[Superman (2025 film)|Superman]]'' (2025), focusing on a younger version of the character that will be portrayed by [[David Corenswet]], succeeding Cavill.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=2023-06-27 |title='Superman: Legacy': James Gunn Taps David Corenswet And Rachel Brosnahan To Play Clark Kent And Lois Lane In DC Studios Film |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-david-corenswet-rachel-brosnahan-cast-1235420180/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> The film is intended to launch the new [[DC Universe (franchise)|DC Universe]] (DCU) media franchise and shared universe.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Aaron Couch, Borys |last2=Couch |first2=Aaron |last3=Kit |first3=Borys |date=2022-12-15 |title=James Gunn Writing Superman Movie |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-movie-in-the-works-james-gunn-1235282481/ |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215015715/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-movie-in-the-works-james-gunn-1235282481/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''The Flash'' was still released as the final slate of completed films set to come out in 2023,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Freeman |first=Molly |date=2023-06-15 |title=Is The Flash Henry Cavill’s Final Superman Appearance In The DC Movies? |url=https://screenrant.com/the-flash-henry-cavil-final-dc-movie/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> but Cavill's scenes were cut in post production, Gunn and Safran reworking the film in order to avoid making any false set ups that would conflict with their upcoming plans.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Aaron Couch,Borys |date=2022-12-16 |title=Behind the Fall of Henry Cavill’s Superman |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/why-henry-cavill-is-no-longer-superman-1235283791/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> However, Cavill still retained a cameo appearance with his likeness briefly used in the film through [[computer-generated imagery]] (CGI). This marked his final appearance as Superman in DC media.<ref name=":1" />

=== Suit design ===
[[File:Superman Costumes (9404704143).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Superman's ''Man of Steel'' suit on display as part of the Superman 75th Anniversary Costume Tour at the 2013 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]]]
Superman's bodysuit in ''Man of Steel'', in addition to that of other Kryptonians such as [[Jor-El]] and [[General Zod (DC Extended Universe)|General Zod]], was designed with a textured [[chain mail]] motif, which costume designer [[Michael Wilkinson (costume designer)|Michael Wilkinson]] intended to evoke the "Man of Steel" mantra and other-worldly theme and make Superman stand out from the people of Earth, a departure from previous fabric-based interpretations of the suit.<ref name="Clothes on Film Design" /> Also notably missing are the red trunks, which Zack Snyder mentioned did not fit in with the world he was building in the film, though the cape was retained to keep Superman recognizable. This also mirrors Superman's redesign in [[The New 52]].<ref name="DesignNYDaily" />

For ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'', Wilkinson and the costume team continued to streamline Superman's suit, adding new features. Specifically, the crest and biceps of the updated suit incorporate a quote from [[Joseph Campbell]] written in the Kryptonian language developed for the films: ''"Where we had thought to stand alone, we will be with all the world"''. Wilkinson notes that Snyder is an ardent admirer of Campbell's work, saying that Snyder "found a quote that seemed to really connect with Superman and his place in the world. It was a quote that has to do with the idea of alienation or coming together and feel[ing] a part of society. That's something that Superman is sort of battling all the time — feelings of alienation and connection. The quote deals with those issues."<ref name="Business Insider BvS quote" />

For the theatrical release of ''Justice League'', Snyder had originally planned for Superman to wear his black suit, as depicted in the comics storyline ''[[The Death of Superman]]'', prior to stepping down, but was overruled by Warner Bros. executives. In the [[Zack Snyder's Justice League|2021 director's cut of the film]], which features Snyder's original footage prior to reshoots in addition to extra footage shot in 2020, Superman's suit has been digitally recolored in scenes that depict him in the black suit.<ref name="Black suit 1" />

=== Themes and characterization ===
[[File:Christ in Gethsemane.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Critics have compared Clark's struggle to that of [[Jesus]]' prior to his crucifixion. A glass mosaic of Jesus [[Agony in the Garden|at Gethsemane]], similar to this one, appears in the background when Clark visits a church in ''Man of Steel''.]]
Like Christopher Reeve's portrayal of the character, the DCEU version of Superman has seen several allusions to [[Jesus]]. Many reviewers interpreted ''Man of Steel'' as a religious [[allegory]], especially since Warner Bros. set up a website ''www.manofsteelresources.com'' that contains "a nine-page pamphlet entitled ''Jesus – The Original Superhero''".<ref name="SupermanJesusGuardian" /><ref name="SupermanJesusCNN" /> Justin Craig of [[Fox News]] points out several allegories in ''Man of Steel'' to Christ, which include Clark's age of 33 in the film, which was the age of Jesus during his crucifixion, being shackled prior to interrogation similar to Jesus' arrest, and Clark's Earthly father Jonathan being a tradesman similar to Jesus' Earthly father [[Saint Joseph|Joseph]]. Craig also compares Kal-El's struggle to the [[passion of Christ]], stating that "Kal-El is more than willing to sacrifice himself to save the people of Earth. Originally reluctant to reveal his identity and powers to the world, Clark decides to turn himself over to Zod to save humanity from annihilation." Craig further states there is an allegory to the [[Trinity]] within ''Man of Steel'': "Jor-El returns to Kal-El on Earth as a ghost, guiding his budding superhero son on his path to salvation. Before Jor-El sends his son off to Earth baby [[Moses]]-style, he tells his wife that, like Jesus, 'He'll be a god to them.'"<ref name="CraigFox" /> ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine's [[Richard Corliss]] also provided other allegories, such as comparing Clark's rescue of his classmates at age 12 to Jesus being in the temple at the same age as flashes of their potential, being sent to Earth by a "[[God the Father|heavenly father]]", Jor-El, and Clark visiting a church while contemplating surrendering himself to General Zod to protect mankind, with a mural of Jesus [[Agony in the Garden|during his final days]] in the background.<ref name="TimeReview" />

However, Clark struggles with his identity in the DCEU despite being treated as a god by Earth's citizens. Corliss compares Clark in ''Man of Steel'' to Jesus as portrayed in ''[[The Last Temptation of Christ (film)|The Last Temptation of Christ]]'' in that both figures doubt their divinity in their respective films.<ref name="TimeReview" /> In addition, film critic [[Matt Zoller Seitz]] notes that Cavill and Sprayberry portray a Clark Kent/Superman riddled with conflict on how to display his powers without being labeled a "freak" and dealing with the aftermath of traumatic events from his life, but is forced out of his comfort zone with the arrival of [[General Zod (DC Extended Universe)|General Zod]] on Earth. Zoller Seitz also comments that Cavill does not showcase Superman's signature confidence as Christopher Reeve did due to the character's internal conflict in the film.<ref name="Zoller Seitz review" /> By the time of ''Batman v. Superman'', Clark has settled into his role as a superhero, with Cavill adding "He's more used to this gig, doing his best to save as many lives as he can", further explaining, "He is no longer frantic. He's no longer a wet-behind-the-ears kind of superhero." On the contrary, Superman is forced to deal with heavy criticism of some of his prior actions. He also disagrees with [[Bruce Wayne (DC Extended Universe)|Batman]]'s form of justice in the film, leading to conflict between the two vigilantes.<ref name = BVS />

Despite Superman being described as "joyless" in the first two films of the DCEU, director [[Zack Snyder]] mentioned that in his original vision for the character's arc, that Clark would become the "true Superman" by the end of ''Justice League''. Snyder enjoyed working with the idea of Superman grappling with his morality, [[Superman and Lois Lane|relationship]] with [[Lois Lane (DC Extended Universe)|Lois Lane]], and his place on Earth, in that it would make the character more relatable to mankind, and that Superman would have to "earn" his spot at the "pinnacle of the DC superhero world."<ref name="Snyder Cut Superman Pinnacle" /> However, numerous scenes that would have fleshed out the character's arc in the film's theatrical release were cut out once [[Joss Whedon]] took over for Snyder.<ref name="True Supes" /> These deleted scenes were restored in ''[[Zack Snyder's Justice League]]'', a [[director's cut]] of the film.<ref name="Snyder Cut Superman Pinnacle" />

== In other media ==

=== Video games ===

* The ''[[Man of Steel (film)|Man of Steel]]'' depiction of Superman is featured as a [[Skin (video gaming)|skin]] in the 2013 video game ''[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]]''.
* Clark's ''[[Justice League (film)|Justice League]]'' costume is able to be [[Downloadable content|downloaded]] as a skin in the 2018 video game ''[[Lego DC Super-Villains]]''.
* Superman appears alongside the rest of the Justice League in the [[virtual reality]] video game ''Justice League VR: The Complete Experience''.
* The DC Extended Universe version of Superman is a playable character in the mobile game version of ''[[Injustice 2]]''. The chest emblem is also an unlockable costume addition.

=== Literature ===

* Superman appears and is mentioned in the novelizations of the films set within the DC Extended Universe.
* Superman makes a cameo appearance at the end of the ''Man of Steel'' prequel comic written to tie in to the film. The comic delves more into the history of Krypton and his distant ancestor and cousin [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Kara Zor-El]].

=== ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' ===
* Cavill, along with [[Ben Affleck]] and [[Jesse Eisenberg]], reprised their roles in a "deleted scene" of ''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]'' featuring Affleck's longtime friend [[Jimmy Kimmel]] and shown on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]''. In the skit, Kimmel's character successfully deduces the superhero identities of both Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne at Lex Luthor's gala, resulting in Clark Kent throwing Kimmel's character to [[Mars]] in annoyance, where he encounters [[Matt Damon]]'s character from ''[[The Martian (film)|The Martian]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Angie |date=2016-02-29 |title='Batman V Superman' Serves Up Jimmy Kimmel "Deleted Scene," Plus Some Actual New Footage |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/542931/batman-v-superman-jimmy-kimmel/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=/Film |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-02-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228052929/https://www.slashfilm.com/542931/batman-v-superman-jimmy-kimmel/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Reception ==
[[File:Cosplay of Superman at Brussels Comic Con 2022 (51976750966).jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Cosplayer]] dressed as Henry Cavill's Superman at the Brussels Comic Con 2022]]
Cavill's performance as Superman has received polarized reviews from critics. While Cavill's portrayal of Clark Kent's inner turmoil and chemistry with co-star [[Amy Adams]] was praised,<ref name="Zoller Seitz review" /> other critics commented on perceived stiffness and a lack of charisma in ''Man of Steel''.<ref name="VultureRoundup" /> These critical assessments proved to carry over to the film's sequel ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice''. In a positive review of the film, [[Richard Corliss]] wrote, "The movie finds its true, lofty footing not when it displays Kal-El's extraordinary powers, but when it dramatizes Clark Kent's roiling humanity. The super part of ''Man of Steel'' is just okay, but the man part is super."<ref name="TimeReview" />

Particularly criticized was Superman's decision to kill General Zod during the climax of ''Man of Steel''.<ref name="ComicsDivideMTV" /><ref name="WaidReview" /><ref name="MorrisonUSAToday" /> Artist [[Neal Adams]] suggested that other alternatives were open to Superman when Zod threatened innocent people with his heat vision, such as covering his eyes. He also criticized Superman for not moving the battle away from [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]] as Christopher Reeve's version of the character did at the end of ''[[Superman II]]'', causing extensive [[collateral damage]] to the city.<ref name="AdamsCBN" /> However, Adam Holmes of ''CinemaBlend'' counters that Clark is still inexperienced as a superhero in ''Man of Steel'', learning from his mistakes by ''Batman v Superman'', in which he successfully drives Doomsday to space.<ref name="CinemaBlend Holmes" />

In the theatrical release of ''Justice League'', viewers noted that Superman became more hopeful and optimistic and more in line with Reeve's portrayal of the character, but that his change of character was abrupt and unexplained, among many inconsistencies in the film caused by the sudden handover of directorial duties from Zack Snyder to Joss Whedon.<ref name="NYP JL review" /><ref name="Murray JL review" /> In addition, his digitally removed mustache, which was poorly executed, was the subject of ridicule.<ref name ="Super Mustache" /><ref name="SR Mustache" />

Contrarily, critics praised Superman's character arc in the "[[Zack Snyder's Justice League|Snyder Cut]]" as being more natural, with some claiming that the best scenes in the movie involved Henry Cavill. Tom Jergensen from ''[[IGN]]'' wrote "His reunion with Lois Lane (Amy Adams) and Martha Kent (Diane Lane) is much more emotional thanks to Snyder's increased focus on how devastated the two were by his death. However, one way in which Snyder's cut doesn't vary much from the theatrical cut in conception is that Superman's role is limited by design; but here at least, he's far more prevalent as a symbol for our heroes."<ref name="ZSJL IGN review">{{Cite web |date=15 March 2021 |title=Zack Snyder's Justice League Review – IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/zack-snyders-justice-league-review |access-date=2021-03-18 |language=en |archive-date=2021-03-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315160206/https://www.ign.com/articles/zack-snyders-justice-league-review |url-status=live }}</ref>

Leading up to the release of the 2021 [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Eternals (film)|Eternals]]'', director [[Chloé Zhao]] stated that her interpretation of the character [[Ikaris (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ikaris]] in the film was heavily inspired by Superman as portrayed in Snyder's DCEU films, especially for Snyder's "authentic and very real" approach in ''Man of Steel'', which "left a strong impression" on Zhao.<ref name="EternalsSupermanInfluence" />

Despite the mixed reception of the DCEU as a whole, Henry Cavill's performances as Superman in the franchise became popular with audiences and helped propel him to international fame. Leading up to and following the release of ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'', fans campaigned to Warner Bros. to bring Cavill back as Superman for a direct sequel to ''Man of Steel'',<ref name="Fans call for Cavill Superman">{{Cite web |date=2021-01-10 |title=Fans call for Henry Cavill's return as Superman with a world-wide trend - Daily Planet |url=https://dailyplanetdc.com/2021/01/09/fans-call-for-henry-cavills-return-as-superman-with-a-world-wide-trend/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=dailyplanetdc.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210092314/https://dailyplanetdc.com/2021/01/09/fans-call-for-henry-cavills-return-as-superman-with-a-world-wide-trend/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Cavill BA return fans rejoice">{{Cite web |title=Fans React to Henry Cavill Confirming Return as Superman |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/henry-cavill-superman-return-reactions |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Complex |language=en |archive-date=2023-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203140658/https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/henry-cavill-superman-return-reactions |url-status=live }}</ref> and similarly expressed sorrow and outrage when James Gunn dropped Cavill from the role for the [[DC Universe (franchise)|DC Universe franchise]].<ref name="GR fans devastated">{{Cite web |author1=Fay Watson |date=2022-12-15 |title=DC fans devastated by Henry Cavill's exit as Superman – and want him to play Bond instead |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/henry-cavill-exit-dc-fan-react-bond/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=gamesradar |language=en |archive-date=2022-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222052557/https://www.gamesradar.com/henry-cavill-exit-dc-fan-react-bond/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2024, Cavill made a cameo in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Deadpool & Wolverine]]'' as a [[Logan (film character)|Wolverine]] variant. While trying to recruit him, [[Wade Wilson (film character)|Deadpool]] says, "We will treat you so much better than those shitfucks down the street!", referencing DC shafting his future Superman projects.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Craig |first1=David |title=Deadpool & Wolverine multiverse scene includes one huge shock |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/scifi/deadpool-wolverine-henry-cavill-variant-cameo-newsupdate/ |website=Radio Times |access-date=25 July 2024}}</ref>

== Notes ==
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== See also ==
*[[Superman (franchise)]]
**[[Superman (1978 film series character)]]
**[[Clark Kent (Superman & Lois)]]
*[[Characters of the DC Extended Universe]]

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<ref name="CavillCast2">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12333396 |title=BBC News – Film invasion of the Super-Brits |last=Saunders |first=Emma |publisher=[[BBC]] |date=February 1, 2011 |access-date=February 2, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110202073715/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12333396 |archive-date=February 2, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="CavillFlyby">{{cite web |url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/super-surprising-the-actors-you-didn8217t-know-donned-the-Spandex-to-play-superman/story-e6frfmvr-1226670268974 |title=Super surprising: the actors you didn't know donned the Spandex to play Superman |first=Leigh |last=Paatsch |website=[[News.com.au]] |date=June 26, 2013 |access-date=July 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613022749/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/super-surprising-the-actors-you-didn8217t-know-donned-the-spandex-to-play-superman/news-story/ea5409b05e9fe26f0744ea776aa0dbfe |archive-date=June 13, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="CavillRouth">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/celebritynews/8291749/Another-British-superhero-Henry-Cavill-to-play-Superman.html |title=Another British superhero: Henry Cavill to play Superman |first=Anita |last=Singh |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=January 30, 2011 |access-date=March 27, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110201050747/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/celebritynews/8291749/Another-British-superhero-Henry-Cavill-to-play-Superman.html |archive-date=February 1, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SnyderCollider">{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/superman-man-of-steel-edgy-zack-snyder/158503/ |title=Zack Snyder Making Man of Steel "Edgy" Like The Dark Knight |last=Goldberg |first=Matt |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |date=April 11, 2012 |access-date=May 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413133423/http://collider.com/superman-man-of-steel-edgy-zack-snyder/158503/ |archive-date=April 13, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="CavillYahoo">{{cite web |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/blogs/movie-talk/man-steel-loneliness-not-kryptonite-superman-weakness-193703697.html?guccounter=1 |title=Superman's Weakness: Henry Cavill Reveals the New Kryptonite in 'Man of Steel' |last=Doty |first=Meriah |website=[[Yahoo!]] |date=May 8, 2013 |access-date=May 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224055238/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/blogs/movie-talk/man-steel-loneliness-not-kryptonite-superman-weakness-193703697.html?guccounter=1 |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="CavillTotalFilm">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/henry-cavill-talks-man-of-steel-1/ |title=Henry Cavill talks Man Of Steel and James Bond |last=Wales |first=George |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |date=August 3, 2011 |access-date=May 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408014912/http://www.gamesradar.com/henry-cavill-talks-man-of-steel-1/ |archive-date=April 8, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SprayberryCast">{{cite web |url=http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/richmond-fifth-grader-lands-superman-movie-role/Content?oid=1661369 |title=Richmond Fifth-Grader Lands Superman Movie Role |last=Roop |first=Jason |work=[[Style Weekly]] |date=January 31, 2012 |access-date=May 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206120727/http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/richmond-fifth-grader-lands-superman-movie-role/Content?oid=1661369 |archive-date=February 6, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name ="Super Mustache">{{Cite web |url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/mission-impossible-fallout-director-originally-agreed-henry-cavill-shave-moustac/ |title=Mission Impossible Fallout Director Originally Agreed For Henry Cavill To Shave Moustache For Justice League |last=Ben Travis |date=August 1, 2018 |website=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802163912/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/mission-impossible-fallout-director-originally-agreed-henry-cavill-shave-moustac/ |archive-date=August 2, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=August 2, 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="2021 Cavill interview">{{Cite web |last=Plant |first=Logan |date=2021-11-10 |title=Henry Cavill Still Wants to Play Superman: 'The Cape Is Still in the Closet' |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/henry-cavill-superman-unfinished-business |access-date=2022-01-18 |website=IGN |language=en |archive-date=2022-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118001309/https://www.ign.com/articles/henry-cavill-superman-unfinished-business |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Black suit 1">{{Cite web |last=Woburn |first=Daniel |date=2020-08-16 |title=How Superman Gets the Black Suit in Justice League |url=https://screenrant.com/justice-league-superman-black-suit-snyder-cut/ |access-date=2020-08-23 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007024819/https://screenrant.com/justice-league-superman-black-suit-snyder-cut/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Clothes on Film Design">{{Cite web |date=2013-06-21 |title=Michael Wilkinson Discusses Costume Design in Man of Steel |url=https://clothesonfilm.com/michael-wilkinson-discusses-costume-design-in-man-of-steel/ |access-date=2021-01-02 |website=Clothes on Film |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118200441/http://clothesonfilm.com/michael-wilkinson-discusses-costume-design-in-man-of-steel/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="DesignNYDaily">{{cite journal |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/superman-loses-red-underpants-article-1.1366032 |title=In 'Man of Steel,' Superman's costume gets 2013 makeover for director Zack Snyder's update |last1=Sacks |first1=Ethan |last2=McClear |first2=Sheila |journal=[[New York Daily News|Daily News]] |location=New York |date=June 9, 2013 |access-date=June 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611022353/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/superman-loses-red-underpants-article-1.1366032 |archive-date=June 11, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Business Insider BvS quote">{{Cite web |last=Acuna |first=Kirsten |title=There's a genius detail added to Superman's suit in 'Batman v Superman' that you would never notice |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/quote-on-superman-suit-2016-3 |access-date=2021-07-19 |website=[[Business Insider]] |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-07-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719003502/https://www.businessinsider.com/quote-on-superman-suit-2016-3 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Zoller Seitz review">{{Cite web |last=Zoller Seitz |first=Matt |title=Man of Steel movie review & film summary (2013) |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/man-of-steel-2013 |access-date=2020-07-11 |website=RogerEbert.com |language=en |archive-date=2013-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618031503/http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/man-of-steel-2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name = BVS>{{cite web|url=http://whatculture.com/film/8-major-reveals-from-the-new-images?page=8|title=Batman V Superman: 8 Major Reveals From The New Images|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=August 13, 2016|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202234452/http://whatculture.com/film/8-major-reveals-from-the-new-images?page=8|url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SupermanJesusGuardian">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jun/19/man-of-steel-campaign-superman-jesus |title=Man of Steel marketing campaign seeks to align Superman with Jesus |last=Child |first=Ben |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=June 19, 2013 |access-date=April 2, 2014 |quote=Hollywood studio Warner Bros is targeting Christian audiences in the US with a campaign for its superhero blockbuster Man of Steel that explicitly compares Superman to Jesus. The studio has teamed up with a specialist marketing firm with the aim of encouraging pastors to utilise Zack Snyder's comic book reboot in sermons. It has set up a special website touting a nine-page pamphlet entitled Jesus – the Original Superhero. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808145054/http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jun/19/man-of-steel-campaign-superman-jesus |archive-date=August 8, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="SupermanJesusCNN">{{cite web |url=http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/06/14/superman-coming-to-a-church-near-you/ |title=Superman: Flying to a church near you |last=Marrapodi |first=Eric |publisher=[[CNN]] |date=June 14, 2013 |access-date=April 2, 2014 |quote=Warner Bros. Studios is aggressively marketing "Man of Steel" to Christian pastors, inviting them to early screenings, creating Father's Day discussion guides and producing special film trailers that focus on the faith-friendly angles of the movie. The movie studio even asked a theologian to provide sermon notes for pastors who want to preach about Superman on Sunday. Titled "Jesus: The Original Superhero," the notes run nine pages. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618000433/http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/06/14/superman-coming-to-a-church-near-you/ |archive-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

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<ref name="TimeReview">{{cite magazine |url=https://entertainment.time.com/2013/06/12/man-of-steel-super-man-or-human-god/?iid=ent-main-lead |title='Man of Steel': Super Man ... or Human God? |last=Corliss |first=Richard |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |date=June 12, 2013 |access-date=June 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613160959/http://entertainment.time.com/2013/06/12/man-of-steel-super-man-or-human-god/?iid=ent-main-lead |archive-date=June 13, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="Snyder Cut Superman Pinnacle">{{Cite web |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=2020-07-21 |title=Zack Snyder Says Superman Will Reach His "Pinnacle" in Justice League Snyder Cut |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/zack-snyder-justice-league-superman-pinnacle/ |access-date=2020-11-20 |website=Movies |language=en |archive-date=2021-03-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210330014502/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/zack-snyder-justice-league-superman-pinnacle/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="True Supes">{{Cite web |last=Dyce |first=Andrew |date=2018-02-15 |title=Snyder's Version of Justice League Was 'True' Superman |url=https://screenrant.com/justice-league-snyder-version-superman/ |access-date=2020-07-18 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=2019-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714193601/https://screenrant.com/justice-league-snyder-version-superman/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="Cavill unavailable">{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/shazam-david-f-sandberg-director-inclusive-dc-comics-warner-bros-1202588927/ |title='Shazam!' Director David F. Sandberg Talks Going Horror To Superhero And Bringing Inclusivity To Family Narrative |last=Ramos |first=Dino-Ray |date=2019-04-05 |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=2019-04-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406092320/https://deadline.com/2019/04/shazam-david-f-sandberg-director-inclusive-dc-comics-warner-bros-1202588927/ |archive-date=April 6, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="VultureRoundup">{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/2013/06/man-of-steel-henry-cavill-critics-roundup.html |title=What Critics Are Saying About Henry Cavill's Superman in ''Man of Steel'' |last=Duca |first=Lauren |work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]] |date=June 14, 2013 |access-date=January 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618081629/http://www.vulture.com/2013/06/man-of-steel-henry-cavill-critics-roundup.html |archive-date=June 18, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="ComicsDivideMTV">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2602726/man-of-steel-divides-comics-community/ |title='Man of Steel' Divides Comics Community |website=[[MTV]] |date=June 17, 2013 |access-date=January 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827114506/http://www.mtv.com/news/2602726/man-of-steel-divides-comics-community |archive-date=August 27, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

<ref name="WaidReview">{{cite web |url=http://thrillbent.com/blog/man-of-steel-since-you-asked/ |title=Man of Steel, since you asked |last=Waid |first=Mark |author-link=Mark Waid |website=Thrillbent |date=June 14, 2013 |access-date=January 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617213719/http://thrillbent.com/blog/man-of-steel-since-you-asked/ |archive-date=June 17, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="MorrisonUSAToday">{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/28/grant-morrison-sunday-conversation-batman-wonder-woman/2586739/ |title=Sunday Geekersation: Grant Morrison switches superheroes |last=Truitt |first=Brian |work=[[USA Today]] |date=July 28, 2013 |access-date=January 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130804040308/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/28/grant-morrison-sunday-conversation-batman-wonder-woman/2586739/ |archive-date=August 4, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="AdamsCBN">{{cite web |url=http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/neal-adams-slams-man-steel-superman-returns |title=Neal Adams Slams Man of Steel & Superman Returns |website=Cosmic Book News |date=January 7, 2014 |access-date=January 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527234823/http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/content/neal-adams-slams-man-steel-superman-returns |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="CinemaBlend Holmes">{{Cite web |last=Holmes |first=Adam |date=2016-01-27 |title=How Superman Has Changed In Batman V Superman |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/How-Superman-Has-Changed-Batman-V-Superman-108697.html |access-date=2021-03-09 |website=CinemaBlend |archive-date=2021-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318125713/https://www.cinemablend.com/new/How-Superman-Has-Changed-Batman-V-Superman-108697.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="NYP JL review">{{cite news |last=Stewart |first=Sara |date=November 16, 2017 |title='Justice League' is a stupid, plodding CGI spectacle |url=https://nypost.com/2017/11/16/justice-league-is-a-stupid-plodding-cgi-spectacle/ |work=[[New York Post]] |access-date=September 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913185143/https://nypost.com/2017/11/16/justice-league-is-a-stupid-plodding-cgi-spectacle/ |archive-date=September 13, 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

<ref name="Murray JL review">{{cite web |last=Murray |first=Ellen |date=November 22, 2017 |title=Review: Justice League |url=http://filmireland.net/2017/11/22/review-justice-league/ |work=filmireland.net |access-date=September 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913185459/http://filmireland.net/2017/11/22/review-justice-league/ |archive-date=September 13, 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

<ref name="SR Mustache">{{Cite web |last=Leadbeater |first=Alex |date=2017-11-18 |title=Why Was Superman's CGI-Erased Mustache So Bad in Justice League? |url=https://screenrant.com/justice-league-movie-superman-henry-cavill-mustache-reshoots/ |access-date=2020-08-23 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US |archive-date=2020-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200910151305/https://screenrant.com/justice-league-movie-superman-henry-cavill-mustache-reshoots/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<ref name="EternalsSupermanInfluence">{{Cite web |last=Portnoi |first=Olivier |date=November 3, 2021 |title=Les Eternels: Superman chez Marvel ? La réalisatrice Chloé Zhao s'explique et cite Zack Snyder |url=https://cinema.jeuxactu.com/news-cinema-les-eternels-superman-chez-marvel-la-realisatrice-chloe-zhao-s-explique-34878.htm |language=French |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103121639/https://cinema.jeuxactu.com/news-cinema-les-eternels-superman-chez-marvel-la-realisatrice-chloe-zhao-s-explique-34878.htm |archive-date=November 3, 2021 |access-date=November 6, 2021 |website=FilmsActu}}</ref>
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