Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- earnest
- dramatic
- superhero marathon
- comic book movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Several successors emerge after Superman's death, each presenting a different claim to his identity and mission.
The plot begins after Superman's death and centers on the uncertainty and danger surrounding possible replacements.
The film is explicitly part of the dc animated movie universe and functions as a continuation of The Death of Superman.
The production uses DC animation to stage battles among Superman-related figures and major supervillain forces.
Films like Reign of the Supermen, and why
Justice League: War
shared dc superhero mythology, animated action spectacle, legacy conflict, and ensemble succession narrative
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
shared comic-book superhero drama, animated battles, conspiratorial threats, and interconnected dc universe storytelling
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
shared superhero succession themes, identity conflicts, science-fiction action, and animated comic adaptation
Movie Details
- Directors
- Sam Liu, Jake Castorena
- Release Date
- 2019-01-13
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (716)
Cast
- Jerry O'Connell
- Rebecca Romijn
- Rainn Wilson
- Cress Williams
- Cameron Monaghan
- Charles Halford
- Patrick Fabian
- Rosario Dawson
- Jason O'Mara
- Shemar Moore
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Reign of the Supermen about?
- After Superman’s death, competing successors force Lois Lane and his allies to determine who can carry the symbol without destroying its meaning.
- What is Reign of the Supermen like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Reign of the Supermen as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Reign of the Supermen violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Reign of the Supermen as moderate.
- Which films are like Reign of the Supermen?
- Films with a similar feel include Justice League: War, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, and Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders.
- How long is Reign of the Supermen?
- Reign of the Supermen runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Reign of the Supermen?
- In United States, Reign of the Supermen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
