The Death of Superman

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, The Death of Superman is available on streaming right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 629 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Jerry O'Connell sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Death of Superman earns its spot. The Death of Superman treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity. Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2019. What separates The Death of Superman from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, The Death of Superman fits the bill. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. 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.