Superman (1978) Part 2: Plot Breakdown, Flying Around the World, and Director Drama — Part 2 of 3

In Part 2 of our Superman (1978) breakdown, we finally dive into the crazy plot of this iconic movie. From Superman's world-spinning time travel to the epic emotional stakes, we break down the film’s most wild moments and discuss how it still holds up today.

We also dive deep into the behind-the-scenes madness, including the director shakeups that nearly derailed the whole production. Richard Donner started the film, but when things got too chaotic, they brought in Richard Lester to finish it, leading to a wild shift in tone between the two movies.

Plus, we discuss how Superman navigates the line between gritty realism and cartoonish fantasy, and how it still works despite all the