The original “Superman” movies are getting a new 4K Steelbook boxset in April

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On April 17th you’ll be able to pick up this new 4K steelbook Superman collection.

The set features all four films (including both versions of Superman II), as well as a fifth steelbook housing additional in-box extras.

Pre-orders will be live around 9am on Monday February 20th, so ignore any ‘sold out’ notices before then..

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Superman: The Movie

At the heart of this Academy Award®-winning*, fan-favorite box-office smash (and for three sequels) is Christopher Reeve’s intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human Man of Steel. Reeve, Marlon Brando (Jor-El), Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) give performances that fuel the film’s aura of legend. Watching Superman isn’t just like being a kid again. It’s better.

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

Director Richard Donner began shooting Superman II while concurrently filming Superman: The Movie, though the theatrical version of the film was ultimately directed by Richard Lester. In 2006, Donner’s original unique vision was released for the first time. Jor-El (Marlon Brando in footage cut from the theatrical version) appears in key scenes that amplify Superman lore and deepen the relationship between father and son. Lois Lane plots more schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman. With so many changes, large and small, including a different beginning and resolution, this version is an eye-opening alternate experience.

Superman II: Theatrical Cut

Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three superpowered Planet Krypton criminals (Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O’Halloran) plan to enslave Earth – just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman also returns as Lex Luthor in this sequel that features a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction, and visuals that astound and delight.

Superman III

Meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a naive computer-programming natural. For him a keyboard is a weapon – and, as a result, Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his signature role, deepening his character’s human side as Clark Kent sees Lana Lang (Annette O’Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when the Man of Steel becomes his own worst enemy after exposure to Kryptonite, Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling skill. Relive Superman III with all its heart, heroism and high-flying humor.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Christopher Reeve not only dons the title hero’s cape for the fourth time but also helped develop the movie’s provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue ofLiberty, plug the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China.

Superman: The Movie (Steelbook 1)

  • On Disc Special Features:
    • Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz
    • Taking Flight: The Development of Superman
    • Making Superman: Filming the Legend
    • Superman Screen Test
    • Music-Only Audio Track
    • Theatrical Trailers & TV Spot

Superman II: Theatrical Cut & Donner Cut (Steelbook 2)

  • Theatrical Cut – On Disc Special Features:
    • Introduction by Director Richard Donner
    • Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz
    • Superman II: Restoring the Vision Featurette
    • Deleted Scenes
  • Donner Cut – On Disc Special Features:
    • Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz
    • Introduction by Richard Donner
    • Featurette Superman II: Restoring the Vision
    • Additional Scenes
    • 8 1940s Famous Studios Superman Cartoons: Japoteurs, Showdown, Eleventh Hour, Destruction, Inc., The Mummy Strikes, Jungle Drums, The Underground World and Secret Agent

Superman III (Steelbook 3)

  • On Disc Special Features:
    • Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler
    • The Making of Superman III [1983 TV special
    • Additional Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Steelbook 4)

  • On Disc Special Features:
    • Commentary by Co-Screenwriter Mark Rosenthal
    • Additional Scenes
    • Theatrical Trailer

Premium Extras (Steelbook 5)

  • Superman ’78 #1 Collectible Comic Book
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Photo Book
  • 3D ‘Phantom Zone’ Lenticular



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