The Evolution of Superman

1948 Superman
1950 Atom Man vs. Superman


There were two Superman Serials produced. The first, simply titled "Superman" was released in 1948, the second "Atom Man vs Superman" was released in 1950. Both starred Kirk Alyn as Superman/Clark Kent, while Noel Neill played Lois Lane.

1951 Superman and the Mole-Men
1952-1958 Adventures of Superman
1957 I Love Lucy (guest appearance)



Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman! Yes, it's Superman - strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Superman - who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a neverending battle for Truth, Justice, and the American Way.

1978: Superman: The Movie
1980: Superman II
1983: Superman III
1987: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace



Chris Reeve who's role as Superman still holds major influence even today will always be remembered as the Ultimate Boyscout as he brought the character of Superman to make us believe that he was real.

1988-1989 Superboy (TV Series)



100 episodes

This live action series was produced by Alexander and Ilya Salkind, producers of the Superman movies starring Christopher Reeve. The Viacom Superboy series lasted four seasons and was distributed through the syndication market in America, debuting October 8, 1988.

1989-1992 Superboy (TV Series)


Replaced John Haymes Newton for season 2 of Superboy in 1989 and remained for the rest of the series till it's cancellation in 1992

1993-1997 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman


Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman was produced by Warner Brothers and primiered on ABC network in America in the Autumn of 1993. For four seasons and 88 episodes Superman fans worldwide were captivated by this new look at the Superman legend, and by the chemistry between stars Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher, and its popularity was reflected on the internet. Although ABC promised fans a fifth season, it was announced on May 21, 1997 on America Online that the show had been cancelled, and no new episodes would be made.

2001-2011 Smallville (TV Series)


Premiered Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 9pm.

In September 2000 the WB network announced that it was ordering up 13 episodes of an hour-long TV show featuring a teenage Clark Kent, dealing with his emerging powers prior to taking on the mantel of Superman.

2006 Hollywoodland



Okay technically Ben Affleck only portrayed George Reeves the actor who played Superman in the 50's in the movie Hollywoodland. But he did wear the suit so he's on the list.

2006 Superman Returns


Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.

2013 Man of Steel
2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2017 Justice League: Part I
2019 Justice League: Part II

2016 Supergirl (TV series)