Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection coming to 4K Ultra HD in April

In celebration of 100 years of Warner Bros. Studios, all four films (or five, if you include the two versions of Part II) in the original Superman series – Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, and Superman IV – will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD from April 18th, both individually and as part of a Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection box set. Check out all the details here…

 Superman: The Movie
Academy Award winners Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman head an all-star cast in the fantastic, action-packed film that made Christopher Reeve an international star playing the greatest superhero of all time.  From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth.  Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet.  But with powers and abilities far beyond those of ordinary men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman.

Superman: The Movie Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc:

• Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spangler
• The Making of Superman – vintage featurette
• Superman and the Mole-Men – vintage featurette
• Super-Rabbit – 1943 WB cartoon
• Snafuperman – 1944 WB cartoon
• Stupor Duck – 1956 WB cartoon
• TV Spot
• Teaser Trailer
• Theatrical Trailer

Superman II (Theatrical Version)
Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three superpowered Planet Krypton criminals Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O’Halloran) plan to enslave Earth – just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman also returns as Lex Luthor in this sequel that features a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction, and visuals that astound and delight.

Superman II Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc:

• Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler
• The Making of Superman II – 1980 TV Special
• Superman’s Soufflé – Deleted scene
• Fleischer Studios’ Superman vintage cartoons
  • First Flight
  • The Mechanical Monster
  • Billion Dollar Limited
  • The Arctic Giant
  • The Bulleteers
  • The Magnetic Telescope
  • Electric Earthquake
  • Volcano
  • Terror on the Midway
• Theatrical trailer

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Director Richard Donner began shooting Superman II while concurrently filming Superman: The Movie, though the theatrical version of the film was ultimately directed by Richard Lester. In 2006, Donner’s original unique vision was released for the first time. Jor-El (Marlon Brando in footage cut from the theatrical version) appears in key scenes that amplify Superman lore and deepen the relationship between father and son. Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) plots more schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman (Christopher Reeve). With so many changes, large and small, including a different beginning and resolution, this version is an eye-opening alternate experience.

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc:

• Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz
• Introduction by Richard Donner – featurette
• Superman II: Restoring the Vision – featurette
• Deleted scenes
  • Lex and Ms. Teschmacher head north
  • Lex and Ms. Teschmacher head south
  • The villains enter the fortress
  • He’s all yours, boys
  • Clarke and Jimmy
  • Lex’s gateway
• Famous Studios vintage cartoons
  • Japoteurs
  • Showdown
  • Eleventh Hour
  • Destruction, Inc.
  • The Mummy Strikes
  • Jungle Drums
  • The Underground World
  • Secret Agent

Superman III
Meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a naive computer-programming natural. For him, a keyboard is a weapon – and, as a result, Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his signature role, deepening his character’s human side as Clark Kent sees Lana Lang (Annette O’Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when the Man of Steel becomes his own worst enemy after exposure to Kryptonite, Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling skill. Relive Superman III with all its heart, heroism and high-flying humor.

Superman III Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc:

• Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler
• The Making of Superman III – 1983 TV special
• Deleted scenes
  • Save my baby
  • To the rescue
  • Making up
  • Going to see the boss
  • Hatching the plan
  • The con
  • Rooftop ski
  • Boss wants this to go
  • Superman honored
  • Gus’ speech
  • Hanging up on Brad
• Theatrical trailer

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Christopher Reeve not only dons the title hero’s cape for the fourth time but also helped develop the movie’s provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue of Liberty, plug the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China.  

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack contains the following previously released special features on Blu-ray Disc:

• Commentary by Mark Rosenthal
• Superman 50^th anniversary special – 1988 TV special
• Deleted scenes
  • Clark’s morning
  • Jeremy’s letter
  • Superman’s visit
  • Nuclear Man’s prototype
  • Metropolis after hours
  • Lex ponders
  • Flying sequence (extended scene)
  • Battle in Smallville
  • Battle in the U.S.S.R.
  • Nuclear arms race
  • Superman’s sickness
  • Red alert
  • By my side
  • Lark and Lacy say goodbye
  • No borders
• Theatrical trailer

The Superman 1978 – 1987 5-Film Collection will be released on April 18th.