

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.
Acting
Terence Stamp's Zod: pure theatrical menace
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI flying effects still soar
Writing
Lois figuring out Clark's secret: chef's kiss

Director
Richard Lester
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Richard Donner shot 75% of this film before being fired; Lester reshot and finished it, creating two wildly different versions.
The 'Kneel before Zod!' scene was improvised by Stamp, who thought the scripted dialogue was too tame.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters