With the individual releases of
The Death of Superman and
Reign of the Supermen, Warner Bros. Animation and DC successfully crafted an animated version of DC's critically-acclaimed comic series,
The Death of Superman. Now the studio is packaging both animated films together into one limited edition colleciton.
The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gift Set is slated to release on October 1 as an
Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack ($54.97) and
Blu-ray Combo Pack ($44.98 SRP). It combines both
The Death of Superman and
Reign of the Supermen into one166-minute film that serves as the most faithful adaptation of the acclaimed 1992 comic series.
Superman: Doomsday, the inaugural film in the DC Universe Movies, told an abridged version of the comics sotry in 75 minutes.
In addition to the film,
The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gift Set Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack also features 45 minutes of new enhanced content, an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of
Superman: Doomsday in 4K, and a four-inch figurine of the character Steel. Also included in the Combo Pack are the featurettes "
Long Live Superman," "
The Death of Superman: The Brawl That Topped Them All," and "
Lex Luthor: The Greatest Nemesis," plus more bonuses.
The Death and Return of Superman finds Superman in a fight to the finish when the Man of Steel becomes the only hero who can stand in the way of the monstrous creature Doomsday and his unstoppable rampage. Superman saves the planet, but not himself, leaving Earth’s citizens – and his heroic contemporaries – dealing with a world without Superman. The aftermath of Superman’s death, and the subsequent disappearance of his body, leads to a new mystery – is Superman still alive? The question is further complicated when four new super-powered individuals – Steel, Cyborg Superman, Superboy and the Eradicator – emerge to proclaim themselves as the ultimate hero. In the end, only one will be able to proclaim himself the world’s true Superman.
The Death and Return of Superman features Jerry O'Connell, Rebecca Romijn, and Rainn Wilson as the voices of Superman, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor, respectively. They are joined by the DC Universe Movies’ returning voices of the Justice League: Jason O’Mara (The Man in the High Castle, Terra Nova) as Batman, Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman, Shemar Moore as Cyborg, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern/Hal Jordan, Matt Lanter as Aquaman, Christopher Gorham as The Flash, and Nyambi Nyambi as Martian Manhunter.
The Death and Return of Superman Enhanced Content:
Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital
Long Live Superman (Featurette) – Superman is a symbol for hope across the world. Hear the story of how the Man of Tomorrow will always be the hero we need today. Long Live Superman!
The Death of Superman: The Brawl That Topped Them All (Featurette) – Experience the battle between Superman and Doomsday like never before as creators of the iconic comic and the new film explore the nuances of “The Greatest Fight” with the help of a martial arts expert.
Lex Luthor: The Greatest Nemesis (Featurette) – Evil Genius. Archenemy of Superman. Misunderstood hero? This documentary will look at one of the most renowned villains in literature and debate his ethics and motivations throughout his publication history and as the calculated anti-hero of Reign of the Supermen. We’ll also explore how Lex Luthor is emblematic of technology without limit, often demonstrating what effect unbridled power, resources, and influence can have on humanity. We’ll discuss the affinity for storytellers to associate Lex Luthor and with the field of science as they challenge our morals and integrity with real world issues such as cloning and what can happen if science fiction became science reality.
From the DC Vault: Legion of Superheroes, “Dark Victory: Part 1”
From the DC Vault: Legion of Superheroes, “Dark Victory: Part 2”
From the DC Vault: Superman: The Animated Series, “Heavy Metal”
From the DC Vault: Justice League Unlimited, “Panic in the Sky”
The Death and Return of Superman will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.
The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection will be available on October 1, 2019, but the pre-order date for the limited edition, numbered gift set is August 27, 2019.