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Superman: Unbound (2013): Cast & Plot

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Superman: Unbound is a 2013 adventure animated film directed by James Tucker, starring Matt Bomer as Clark Kent / Superman (voice), Molly C. Quinn and John Noble. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Superman: Unbound (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
James Tucker
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Superman: Unbound About?

The premise of Superman: Unbound without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The machine is coming Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic being known as Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses “the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds.”

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Cast & crew

Superman: Unbound Cast & Characters

Matt Bomer leads the cast as Clark Kent / Superman (voice), with Molly C. Quinn as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (voice) and John Noble as Brainiac (voice). Directed by James Tucker; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from James Tucker

More films directed by James Tucker: Vixen: The Movie and Justice League: The First Mission.

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Plot

Superman: Unbound Plot Summary

What happens in Superman: Unbound from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Offering herself as a hostage, Lois Lane finds herself at the heart of a high-stakes aerial confrontation between her captors and Supergirl, just as Superman swoops in to save the day. The moment is more than a rescue, it becomes a doorway to deeper questions about trust, visibility, and what it means for a public figure to be connected to a secret life. Lois presses ahead with her curiosity, probing the possibility of making Superman’s civilian identity public, a bold move that could reshape the world’s perception of heroes and put both of them in the crosshairs of danger.

Full summary

The whole story of Superman: Unbound, scene by scene

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Videos

Superman: Unbound Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Superman: Unbound.

DC's SUPERMAN UNBOUND Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Superman: Unbound?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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Which character offers herself as a hostage during the aerial confrontation before Superman arrives?

Details

Superman: Unbound Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “Superman - Unbound” and “Супермен: Непобежденный”.

Also known as
  • Superman - Unbound
  • Супермен: Непобежденный
  • Superman Sin Límites
  • 超人:解放
  • 超人:挣脱束缚
  • 超人動畫:危機解除
  • Superman contre Brainiac
  • Superman: Sin límites
  • Superman Sem Limites
  • Superman elszabadul
  • Superman: Wyzwolenie
  • סופרמן: ללא מעצורים
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  • Supermand: Løsrivelse
  • Superman: Dezlantuit
  • Superman: Sem Limites
  • Neporazitelný Superman
  • Superman Brainiac'a Karşı
  • Супермен: Освободен
  • 슈퍼맨: 언바운드
  • Superman: Desatado
  • Супермен: Непереможений
  • スーパーマン:アンバウンド
  • ซูเปอร์แมน ศึกหุ่นยนต์ล้างจักรวาล
  • سوپرمن در برابر برینیاک
  • 超人:危機解除

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FAQ

Superman: Unbound FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Superman: Unbound, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Superman: Unbound?

Superman: Unbound runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Superman: Unbound released?

Superman: Unbound was released on April 23, 2013.

Who directed Superman: Unbound?

Superman: Unbound was directed by James Tucker.

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Who is in the cast of Superman: Unbound?

Superman: Unbound stars Matt Bomer as Clark Kent / Superman (voice), Molly C. Quinn as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (voice) and John Noble as Brainiac (voice), among 16 credited actors.

Does Superman: Unbound have a post-credit scene?

No. Superman: Unbound has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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