The Death and Return of Superman

The Death and Return of Superman, treats its concept as the point, not the marketing hook. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jerry O'Connell's performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Death and Return of Superman earns its spot. The Death and Return of Superman treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen now presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Witness the no-holds-barred battle between the Justice League and an unstoppable alien force known only as Doomsday, a battle that only Superman can finish and will forever change the face of Metropolis. Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It was released in 2019. What separates The Death and Return of Superman from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, The Death and Return of Superman fits the bill. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jerry O'Connell grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

The Death and Return of Superman was released in 2019, directed by Sam Liu. The full 166-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.