Superman II (1980)
Three Kryptonian villains and Lex Luthor challenge a depowered hero in an epic, crowd-pleasing adventure.
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.
How intense is Superman II?
Superman II is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG.
What Superman II feels like
- Tone
- epicfeel goodcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightParty
Where to stream Superman II
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Superman II for you?
Is Superman II scary?
Only a little. Superman II has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Superman II gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Superman II sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Superman II OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Superman II?
Superman II runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Superman II?
Superman II is streaming on Max.
Does Superman II have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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