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Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Superman: The Animated Series is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, and Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.
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Episode 1
Superman gets caught in the middle of a fight between Volcana, a woman with powerful paranormal skills, and the government agents that want to turn her into a weapon.
Directed by Dan RibaWritten by Hilary BaderGuest stars David Kaufman, Peri Gilpin, William H. Macy, Gregg Berger, Peter Gallagher, Dennis Haysbert, John Mariano, Debi Mae West
Episode 2
After Bruce Wayne is kidnapped, Superman must go undercover as Batman to find him.
Directed by Curt GedaWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars Henry Silva, Mathew Valencia, Paul Williams, Roddy McDowall, Charity James, Bob Hastings, John Glover, Corey Burton
Episode 3
Brainiac travels back in time from the year 2979 to destroy a young Clark Kent before he can become Superman. The Legion of Superheroes, however, send three of their own to stop him: Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, and Chameleon Boy.
Directed by Butch LukicWritten by Stan Berkowitz, Rich FogelGuest stars Jason Priestley, Chad Lowe, Melissa Joan Hart, Tony Pope, Jason Marsden, Corey Burton, Kelly Schmidt, Scott Menville
Episode 4
Superman must stop the Toyman as he tries to abduct Darci Mason a popular supermodel and robot created by the Toyman.
Directed by Dan RibaWritten by Ron Fogelman, Andrew DonkinGuest stars David Kaufman, Nancy Travis, Joely Fisher, Bud Cort, Townsend Coleman, Peter Renaday, Tress MacNeille
Episode 5
Mr. Mxypzptlk magically transports Bizarro back to Metropolis in order to torment Superman.
Directed by Shin-ichiro MikiWritten by Bob Goodman, Paul DiniGuest stars Gilbert Gottfried, Joanna Cassidy, Jennifer Hale, Susanne Blakeslee, Frank Welker, Corey Burton
Episode 6
Superman stumbles across a world ruled by Phantom Zone criminals and tyrants Jax-Ur and Mala.
Directed by Butch LukicWritten by Hilary Bader, Alan BurnettGuest stars Sarah Douglas, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Perlman, Carl Lumbly, Steve McGowan, Jennifer Hale, Michael Donovan
Episode 7
Superman teams up with Kyle Rayner the new Green Lantern in order to stop Sinestro.
Directed by Butch LukicWritten by Hilary BaderGuest stars George Dzundza, David Kaufman, Michael Greco, Peter Mark Richman, Ted Levine, Pat Musick, Mark Jonathan Davis, Tress MacNeille
Episode 8
Jimmy becomes known as Superman's pal, which although may sound cool at first, it certainly attracts lots of trouble to Jimmy.
Directed by Kazumi FukushimaWritten by Bob GoodmanGuest stars David Kaufman, Lauren Tom, Larry Cedar, Melissa Disney, John Mariano, Charles Rocket, Dina Sherman, David Walsh
Episode 9
Marine animals attack Metropolis because Lex Luthor has captured Aquaman.
Directed by Shin-ichiro MikiWritten by Hilary Bader, Rich FogelGuest stars Clancy Brown, David Kaufman, Stuart Pankin, Brad Garrett, Miguel Ferrer, John Rubano, Billy West
Episode 10
Superman and Supergirl team up to save Smallville from an alien menance.
Directed by Shin-ichiro MikiWritten by Paul Dini, Rich FogelGuest stars Brian George, Miguel Sandoval, Stephen Root, Peri Gilpin, Mike Farrell, Jason Marsden, Murphy Cross, Dennis Haysbert
Episode 11
Superman and Batman team up against an aging Ra's Al Ghul who sees Superman as the key to his continued immortality.
Directed by Dan RibaWritten by Rich FogelGuest stars Townsend Coleman, Kevin Conroy, John Rubano, David Warner, Olivia Hussey, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Michael Horse, Jeff Bennett
Episode 12
Superman is stripped of his memory and is adopted by Darkseid in an effort to take over Earth.
Directed by Curt GedaWritten by Rich FogelGuest stars Clancy Brown, David Kaufman, Lisa Edelstein, Robert David Hall, Michael Ironside, Diane Michelle, Andrea Martin, Diane Delano
Episode 13
Superman breaks free of Darkseid's control and goes to Apokolips to try to stop Darkseid once and for all.
Directed by Dan RibaWritten by Paul Dini, Rich FogelGuest stars Clancy Brown, David Kaufman, Michael Ironside, Diane Michelle, Andrea Martin, Diane Delano, Michael Dorn, Charles Napier
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Tim DalySuperman / Clark Kent (voice)
Dana DelanyLois Lane (voice)
George DzundzaPerry White (voice)
Clancy BrownLex Luthor (voice)
David KaufmanJimmy Olsen (voice)
Christopher McDonaldJor-El (voice)
Bruce WeitzBruno Mannheim (voice)
Joanna CassidyMaggie Sawyer (voice)
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