

Superman II
“The Man of Steel meets his match!”
Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.
Where to watch Superman II in United States
Click a service to open Superman II there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Superman II streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About Superman II
Superman II is a 1980 English-language science fiction, action and adventure film directed by Richard Lester. The cast is led by Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Superman II was produced by Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions, and International Film Production and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 4, 1980, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $54 million, it went on to gross $216 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Writers
- Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman
- Release date
- December 4, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $54 million
- Box office
- $216 million
- Production
- Dovemead Films, Alexander and Ilya Salkind Productions, International Film Production
Superman II cast & crew
Superman II was directed by Richard Lester and written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, and Leslie Newman.
The cast features Christopher Reeve as Superman / Clark Kent, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, Terence Stamp as General Zod, Sarah Douglas as Ursa, Jack O'Halloran as Non, and Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ken Thorne, cinematography is by Geoffrey Unsworth, and it was produced by Pierre Spengler and Ilya Salkind.
Is Superman II worth watching?
Superman II holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 2,526 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, action, and adventure, Superman II is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Superman II
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Cast of Superman II

Christopher Reeve
Superman / Clark Kent

Margot Kidder
Lois Lane

Terence Stamp
General Zod

Sarah Douglas
Ursa

Jack O'Halloran
Non

Gene Hackman
Lex Luthor

Ned Beatty
Otis

Jackie Cooper
Perry White

Valerie Perrine
Eve Teschmacher

Susannah York
Lara

Clifton James
Sheriff

E.G. Marshall
The President
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Superman II — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Superman II in United States?
Superman II is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Superman II on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Superman II is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Superman II in?
Superman II is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Superman II?
Superman II runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Superman II rated?
Superman II is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 2,526 ratings.













