Superman is one of the most beloved superheroes that has ever existed. He is one of the biggest pop culture icons on the face of the earth, and one of the first names people think of when they think of the word "superhero." Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie kicked off the superhero movie craze in 1978, with Christopher Reeve donning spandex and exposed underwear for the first time. Since the Christopher Reeve films, fans have been crying out for a Man of Steel on the big screen that lives up to the legacy.