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Reign of the Supermen

Reign of the Supermen

Science Fiction · Animation · Action · 2019

In the wake of The Death of Superman, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?

Movie details

Reign of the Supermen

“Nothing ever truly dies.”

2019 Science Fiction · Animation · Action 1h 27m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

Community rating

In the wake of The Death of Superman, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Reign of the Supermen?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Sam Liu · Jake Castorena

Written by

Tim Sheridan · Jim Krieg

Jerry O'Connell

Jerry O'Connell

Clark Kent / Superman / Cyborg Superman (voice)

Rebecca Romijn

Rebecca Romijn

Lois Lane (voice)

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson

Lex Luthor (voice)

Cress Williams

Cress Williams

John Henry Irons / Steel (voice)

Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Monaghan

Connor Kent / Superboy (voice)

Charles Halford

Charles Halford

Eradicator / Bibbo Bibbowski (voice)

Patrick Fabian

Patrick Fabian

Hank Henshaw (voice)

Court is in session

Put Reign of the Supermen on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.