Superman: Red Son

Superman: Red Son (2009)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Science-Fiction

Motion Comics bring the pages of Mark Millar's Eisner-Award-nominated comic book series that re-imagined the iconic American superhero as a communist champion. The story begins like the original Superman, with baby Superman traveling through space in a rocket ship and landing on Earth. However, instead of landing in rural Kansas and being raised to believe in American values, his rocket ship crashes into a Ukrainian farm. The young hero grows up in Russia and becomes the champion of the common worker, fighting on the side of socialism during Stalin's reign. What begins as one small shift in trajectory results in massive changes for the world, as the most powerful man alive no longer belongs to the United States of America. As time passes, Superman becomes more involved in Russia's politics, using his reputation to influence international governments.

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Scheduleevery Friday (6 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Superman: Red Son' premiere?

'Superman: Red Son' premiered on February 25, 2009.

Who directed 'Superman: Red Son'?

'Superman: Red Son' was directed by Sam Liu.

What is 'Superman: Red Son' based on?

'Superman: Red Son' is based on the DC Comics limited series of the same name by Mark Millar and Dave Johnson.

Who are the main characters in 'Superman: Red Son'?

The main characters in 'Superman: Red Son' are Superman, Lex Luthor, and Wonder Woman.

What is the plot of 'Superman: Red Son'?

'Superman: Red Son' is an alternate take on the Superman origin story, where his ship lands in the Soviet Union instead of Smallville, Kansas. It shows how the world would be different if Superman were to have grown up in the Soviet Union instead of America.

Who voiced Superman in 'Superman: Red Son'?

Jason Isaacs voiced Superman in 'Superman: Red Son'.

Who voiced Lex Luthor in 'Superman: Red Son'?

Diedrich Bader voiced Lex Luthor in 'Superman: Red Son'.

Who voiced Wonder Woman in 'Superman: Red Son'?

Vanessa Marshall voiced Wonder Woman in 'Superman: Red Son'.

Who composed the score for 'Superman: Red Son'?

Frederik Wiedmann composed the score for 'Superman: Red Son'.

What is the running time of 'Superman: Red Son'?

The running time of 'Superman: Red Son' is 84 minutes.

Was 'Superman: Red Son' released on DVD and Blu-ray?

Yes, 'Superman: Red Son' was released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 17, 2020.

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  • Супермен: Красный Сын (Russian Federation)

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