Superman (1978)
The closing shots of Superman in space were lifted from Superman (1978).
- Footage used to restore the version of Superman II that the original Superman director, Donner, had in mind before he was fired from the project due to creative differences with the producers.
"Dimanche Martin" Episode #1.1 (TV Episode 1980)
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- Brief mention by Siskel. Christopher Reeve was not nominated for an Oscar for his role in the film. Clip shown
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
The elevator with the hydrogen bomb (that frees the Phantom Zone villains) and the credits for Pierre Spengler and Ilya Salkind are seen against the backdrop of a starfield on a television screen 1 hour 3 minutes into the film.The Making of 'Superman II' (TV Movie 1982)
Superman III (1983)
Superman Returns (2006)
Superman (1978)
Superman (1978)
At the very end of the end credits, it says "Next year, Superman II."- Christopher Reeve comments on his upcoming movie
"The Little and Large Show" Episode #2.1 (TV Episode 1980)
Syd claims that he auditioned for the title role."The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" Richard Pryor/George Carlin (TV Episode 1981)
Richard Pryor mentions that he is excited to see the movie"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" David Steinberg/Jim Fowler (TV Episode 1981)
Mentioned by Carnac
Pretty Baby (1978)
Movie poster seen on a wall in the background during the Ohio village sequence.Grease (1978)
Movie poster seen on a wall in the background during the Ohio village sequence.Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Movie poster seen on a wall in the background during the Ohio village sequence.Up in Smoke (1978)
Movie poster seen on a wall in the background during the Ohio village sequence.La Cage aux Folles (1978)
The Adventures of Hercules (1985)
Titles zooming through space, intercut with clips from the previous movieHot Shots! (1991)
"Family Guy" Lethal Weapons (TV Episode 2001)
spoofed villians"South Park" Krazy Kripples (TV Episode 2003)
Christopher Reeve is trapped inside the Phantom Zone (instead of Superman's enemies)"Teen Titans" Don't Touch That Dial (TV Episode 2005)
When Control Freak is banished, he is thrust into a mirror-like device; This is similar to the imprisonment of the Phantom Zone villains escaped from in "Superman II."
Superman: The Mad Scientist (Short 1941)
Based on "Action Comics"Superman (1948)
Based on "Action Comics"Atom Man vs. Superman (1950)
Based on "Action Comics"Superman and the Mole-Men (1951)
Based on "Action Comics"Adventures of Superman (TV Series 1952–1958)
Based on "Action Comics"
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