"Superman Returns" is a 2006 superhero film directed by Bryan Singer. It serves as a sequel to the original Superman films from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The story follows Clark Kent, who returns to Earth after a five-year absence to find that his beloved Lois Lane has moved on and started a family. The film features Lex Luthor, played by Kevin Spacey, who is plotting to create a new landmass using kryptonite. As Superman tries to reconnect with Lois and protect the world, he faces challenges that test his powers and resolve.