Where to watch the Superman films in order
The Superman franchise is an action, adventure and science fiction series of 7 films released between 1978 and 2025. It runs from Superman (1978) to Superman (2025), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 7
- films
- 3 of 7
- on Indian OTT
- 1978–2025
- release span
- 15h 13m
- watch time
- PG-13
- age rating
3 of the 7 Superman films stream on Indian OTT (Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar); the remaining 4 are available to rent or buy.
The Superman franchise, explained
Reviews across the series are mixed: its 7 rated films average 6.3 on TMDB, peaking at 7.3 for Superman (2025) and dropping to 4.6 for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 15h 13m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG-13, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch the Superman films in order
The clearest way through the Superman franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Superman (1978) and finish on Superman (2025). 3 of the 7 are on Indian OTT (Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar); for the 4 that aren't, you'll need to rent or buy. Back to back, the full binge runs about 15h 13m.
7 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise.
Superman
19787.22h 24mMoviePG“You'll believe a man can fly.”
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando
Streaming in IndiaMild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
Science FictionActionAdventure - 2The second film in the franchise.
Superman II
19806.82h 7mMoviePG“The Man of Steel meets his match!”
Director: Richard Lester
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas
Streaming in IndiaThree 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.
Science FictionActionAdventure - 3The third film in the franchise.
Superman III
19835.52h 5mMoviePG“If the world's most powerful computer can control even Superman...no one on earth is safe.”
Director: Richard Lester
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Annette O'Toole, Robert Vaughn
Streaming in IndiaAiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.
ComedyScience FictionActionAdventure - 4The fourth film in the franchise — and its lowest-rated.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
19874.61h 30mMoviePG“Nuclear Power. In the best hands, it is dangerous. In the hands of Lex Luthor, it is pure evil. This is Superman's greatest battle. And it is for all of us.”
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway
Streaming in IndiaWith global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.
ActionAdventureScience Fiction - 5The fifth film in the franchise.
Superman Returns
20065.82h 34mMoviePG-13“Look up in the sky!”
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, James Marsden
Streaming in IndiaSuperman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Science FictionActionAdventure - 6The sixth film in the franchise.
Man of Steel
20136.72h 23mMovieUA“You are not alone.”
Director: Zack Snyder
Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane
Streaming in IndiaA young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
ActionAdventureScience Fiction - 7The most recent film — and its highest-rated.
Superman
20257.32h 10mMovieU/A 13+“Look up.”
Director: James Gunn
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi
Streaming in IndiaSuperman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Science FictionAdventureAction
Superman: where to watch — FAQ
- How many Superman films are there?
- There are 7 Superman films, released between 1978 and 2025 — from Superman (1978) to Superman (2025).
- Where can I watch the Superman films in India?
- 3 of the 7 Superman films stream on Indian OTT on Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar. The remaining films are available to rent or buy.
- Is Superman on Netflix in India?
- Yes — Superman streams on Netflix in India.
- What order should I watch the Superman films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with Superman (1978) and ending with Superman (2025). The full 7-film order is listed above.
