Movies like Man of Steel
If Man of Steel's mix of saving the world, flying and hope stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Man of Steel's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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The Flash
2023 · Directed by Andy Muschietti · 144 min6.6
Why you'll like itWith Michael Shannon and Antje Traue · Shares: superhero, superhuman, super power · Also 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.
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Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons
2022 · Directed by Matt Peters · 80 min7.6
Why you'll like itShares: superhero, alien invasion, super power · Also action and science fiction
After discovering he has powers, 11-year-old Jonathan Kent and assassin-turned-Boy-Wonder Damian Wayne must join forces to rescue their fathers (Superman & Batman) and save the planet from the malevolent alien force…
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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006 · Directed by Richard Donner · 116 min7.4
Why you'll like itShares: saving the world, superhero, super power · Also science fiction and action
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
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Superman
2025 · Directed by James Gunn · 130 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: superhero, super power, reboot · Also science fiction and adventure
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
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Green Lantern: First Flight
2009 · Directed by Lauren Montgomery · 75 min6.9
Why you'll like itWith Christopher Meloni · Shares: superhero, super power · Also action and adventure
Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.
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Green Lantern: Beware My Power
2022 · Directed by Jeff Wamester · 88 min6.8
Why you'll like itShares: superhero, alien planet, super power · Also science fiction and action
Recently discharged Marine sniper John Stewart is at a crossroads in his life, one which is only complicated by receiving an extraterrestrial ring which grants him the powers of the Green Lantern of Earth.
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Eternals
2021 · Directed by Chloé Zhao · 156 min6.8
Why you'll like itShares: saving the world, superhero, super power · Also 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…
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Supergirl
2026 · Directed by Craig Gillespie · 108 min6.7
Why you'll like itShares: superhero, super power, reboot · Also action and adventure
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
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Avengers: Infinity War
2018 · Directed by Joe Russo · 149 min8.2
Why you'll like itShares: superhero, super power · Also adventure and action · From the same decade (2010s)
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.
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The Avengers
2012 · Directed by Joss Whedon · 143 min8.1
Why you'll like itShares: superhero, alien invasion · Also science fiction and action · From the same decade (2010s)
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…
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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
2013 · Directed by Jay Oliva · 81 min7.9
Why you'll like itShares: superhuman, super power · Also action and science fiction · From the same decade (2010s)
The Flash finds himself in a war-torn alternate timeline and teams up with alternate versions of his fellow heroes to restore the timeline.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015 · Directed by Joss Whedon · 141 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: saving the world, superhero · Also action and adventure · From the same decade (2010s)
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.