Superman II and Superman II Blu-ray Movie

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Superman II and Superman II Blu-ray Movie United States

The Richard Donner Cut 4K / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Warner Bros. | 1980 | 2 Movies | 127 min | Rated PG | No Release Date

Superman II and Superman II (Blu-ray Movie)

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Movie rating

7.3
 / 10

Blu-ray rating

Users0.0 of 50.0
Reviewer4.0 of 54.0
Overall4.0 of 54.0

Overview

Superman II and Superman II (1980)

Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle in this hit sequel. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and rule the world.

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas
Director: Richard Lester

Action100%
Adventure84%
Comic book83%
Sci-Fi82%
Fantasy62%

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: HEVC / H.265
    Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
    Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
    Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

  • Audio

    English: Dolby Atmos
    English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)

  • Subtitles

    English, English SDH, French, Spanish

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Four-disc set (4 BDs)
    4K Ultra HD

  • Packaging

    Slipcover in original pressing

  • Playback

    Region A (B, C untested)

Review

Rating summary

Movie4.0 of 54.0
Video3.5 of 53.5
Audio4.5 of 54.5
Extras4.0 of 54.0
Overall4.0 of 54.0

Superman II and Superman II Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman May 30, 2023

Note: This SteelBook is available as part of Superman I-IV 5-Film Collection 4K.

Superman really is the Man of Steel, or at least of SteelBooks with regard to this collection, which Warner Brothers Home Entertainment has released in this specialized packaging along with its standard packaging release that I reviewed a few weeks ago. This particular release does include some non disc swag that the standard package didn't, which may make it attractive even to collectors who aren't especially "into" SteelBooks.


This SteelBook contains both the original and Richard Donner cuts of the film. For more information and details on technical merits and supplements, please consult my Superman II 4K Blu-ray review and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut 4K Blu-ray review.


Superman II and Superman II Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  3.5 of 5

Video quality is assessed in the above linked reviews.


Superman II and Superman II Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.5 of 5

Audio quality is assessed in the above linked reviews.


Superman II and Superman II Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  4.0 of 5

Supplements on each disc are detailed in the above linked reviews. Additionally, this has the most "inventive" and/or "annoying" (depending on your reaction) packaging in this set, with both versions of the film offered in one SteelBook, which, as shown in screenshot 3, offers "dueling" covers at 180 degree angles to each other, I guess so you can choose which one you prefer. This is the only SteelBook in this set to offer two interior photos, again at 180 degree oppositional directions, as seen in screenshot 5 and 6.


Superman II and Superman II Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.0 of 5

Superman II is just good, old fashioned fun, and it is my own personal favorite among the Reeve Superman films. I'm somewhat less fond of Richard Donner's cut, though of course individual mileage may vary. This SteelBook offers and "either/or" set of cover images, though the spine printing obviously only goes in one direction which may drive certain obsessive types a little nuts (ahem).