Superman Movie Runtime Comparison (Minutes)
How long is each Superman solo theatrical film exactly? Compare 7 runtimes from Warner studio specs, from 90 minute Quest Peace to 154 minute Returns epic.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superman IV Quest Peace Shortest here. | 90 minutes | 1987 Nuclear Man | IMDb Superman list: 90 min |
| Superman III Comedy turn. | 125 minutes | 1983 Pryor computer | IMDb Superman list: 125 min |
| Superman II Lester theatrical cut. | 116 minutes | 1980 Zod sequel | OtakusNotes Superman order: 116 min |
| Superman Returns Kingdom come homage. | 154 minutes | 2006 Routh return | OtakusNotes Superman order: 154 min |
| Man of Steel Snyder origin. | 143 minutes | 2013 Cavill reboot | OtakusNotes Superman order: 143 min |
| Superman 1978 Ties Man of Steel. | 143 minutes | Donner Reeve classic | Wikipedia 1978 film page: 143 min |
| Superman 2025 DCU chapter one. | 129 minutes | Gunn Corenswet launch | IMDb Superman 2025 listing: 129 min |
About this converter
Superman runtimes run 90 to 154 minutes across seven solo films. Superman IV at 90 minutes is the shortest as the Cannon era closes. Superman III at 125 and Superman II at 116 cover the Lester years. The 2025 Gunn launch at 129 sits mid pack. Man of Steel and the 1978 classic tie at 143 minutes, bookending Donner wonder with Snyder myth. Superman Returns at 154 minutes is the longest with the Kingdom Come homage. Team films like Batman v Superman and Justice League stay out as ensemble entries. Figures follow Warner specs with IMDb, Wikipedia and OtakusNotes cross-checks.
How to use it
Pick two films and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first film, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds the time in the chosen unit. Try 1 Returns against IVs to compare longest against shortest.
Runtimes are theatrical content figures. Extended TV cuts run longer and stay out. Only 7 solo theatrical films exist here.
FAQ
Which Superman film is longest?
Superman Returns at 154 minutes.
Which Superman film is shortest?
Superman IV at 90 minutes.
How long is the 1978 original?
143 minutes.
Are team films included?
No. Batman v Superman and Justice League stay out.
Sources
- Warner Bros specs (1978 143 to Returns 154 min)
- IMDb Superman movies list (II 116, III 125, IV 90 min)
- OtakusNotes Superman order table (Man of Steel 143, Returns 154, 2025 129 min)
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · 7 entries
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