Movies Like Superman II

If you liked Superman II (1980), a science fiction and action movie directed by Richard Lester, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Superman (1978)
★ 7.2/10Also science fiction and action
Mild-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.
2
Superman Returns (2006)
★ 5.8/10Also science fiction and action
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…
3
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
★ 8.2/10Also adventure and action
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his…
4
Man of Steel (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also action and adventure
A 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…
5
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
★ 6.6/10Also action and adventure
For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the…
6
Justice League (2017)
★ 6.1/10Also action and adventure
Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the…
7
The Avengers (2012)
★ 8.1/10Also science fiction and action
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from…
8
The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025)
★ 6.9/10Also science fiction and adventure
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous…
9
The Flash (2023)
★ 6.6/10Also action and science fiction
When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that…
10
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
★ 7/10Also action and adventure
During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry…
11
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
★ 7.3/10Also action and adventure
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron…
12
Men in Black II (2002)
★ 6.4/10Also action and science fiction
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of…
13
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)
★ 8.5/10Also science fiction and action
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that…
14
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also science fiction and action
After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
15
Black Adam (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also action and adventure
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern…
16
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
★ 7.7/10Also action and adventure
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes…
17
Eternals (2021)
★ 6.7/10Also science fiction and action
The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most…
18
Black Panther (2018)
★ 7.4/10Also action and adventure
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within…
19
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
★ 7.5/10Also adventure and action
Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with…
20
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
★ 6.3/10Also science fiction and action
Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he…