Overview

Superman 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.

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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Visual Effects (2007)
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Box office
Grossed $391M worldwide, about 1.8 times its $223M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in The Battery, Sydney, Sydney Central Business District and 10 other locations
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Sequels
Follows Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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Series
Part of the Superman in film series
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Music
Music by John Ottman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Newton Thomas Sigel
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Details

Director: Bryan Singer
Writers: Michael DoughertyScreenplay, Story
Dan HarrisScreenplay, Story
Joe ShusterCharacters
Jerry SiegelCharacters
Bryan SingerStory
Status: Released
Release date: June 28, 2006
Original language: English
Budget: $223M
Revenue: $391.1M
Countries: United States of America

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