The actor lost the role of Clark Kent just weeks after announcing his return, with the role of Superman instead going to David Corenswet

James Gunn's Superman has already surpassed many of the Man of Steel's predecessors, particularly the ones from Zack Snyder.

A panned action thriller starring DC Extended Universe alum Henry Cavill gathers momentum in the streaming world seven years after its debut.

From Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill to David Corenswet and beyond, let's rank the Men of Steel. Who is the best Superman actor of all time?

In honor of the 2025 "Superman" release, here are the highest-grossing live-action "Superman" movies to hit the big screen from lowest to highest.

David Corenswet takes flight as the Man of Steel in the director James Gunn's "Superman."

Christopher Reeve’s straightforwardly charming portrayal, which he debuted in 1978, remains culturally pervasive; Brandon Routh’s performance in 2006’s Superman Returns was a broad homage to it. Henry Cavill’s work in the Snyder-verse,

Daily Beast broke the review embargo, publishing their review on Monday. By Tuesday, however, the post had been taken down. But, not before the headline: "Terrible New ‘Superman’ Is Final Nail in Superhero Cinema’s Coffin" had done its fair share of damage online. Excerpts from the review were screengrabbed and shared online.