When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.
Direction
Bruce Timm's iconic DC style at its most brutal.
Writing
Adapts the legendary Death of Superman arc with genuine guts.

Director
Lauren Montgomery
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was DC's first direct-to-video animated feature and kicked off their legendary animated universe that would span 15+ years.
The original 1992 comic death made national news; this film came during the era when superhero deaths were becoming marketing events, not permanent.