The original সুপারম্যান film franchise started in 1978's Superman: The Movie. The film was directed দ্বারা Richard Donner and starred Christopher Reeve as the শিরোনাম character. Christopher Reeve went on to play সুপারম্যান in three sequels to the film. That might sound simple, but the film franchise has ended up having a confusing timeline.
The first thing that makes the franchise confusing is that there are two very different versions of সুপারম্যান 2. সুপারম্যান 2 was originally directed দ্বারা Richard Donner and had Marlon Brando reprising his role as Jor-El. However, Richard Donner was fired from the production of the 2nd film. Also, Marlon Brando's scenes were cut out of the film. Richard Lester was hired as the new director. The version of সুপারম্যান 2 that went to theaters was made mostly out of scenes directed দ্বারা Richard Lester. Instead of Jor-El being in the film, Superman's mother, Lara, was প্রদত্ত the role that Jor-El was supposed to have. Over twenty years later, Richard Donner's version of সুপারম্যান 2 was finally released. This scene restored a bunch of previously unseen scenes that were directed দ্বারা Richard Donner. Marlon Brando's scenes as Jor-El were put back into the film.
Which version of সুপারম্যান 2 fits the timeline of the original সুপারম্যান film franchise? Technically, the theatrical version fits the timeline more, because Donner's version starts with প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে an alternate ending to the first film. Also, the ending of Donner's version of সুপারম্যান 2 is very similar to the ending of the first film. However, অনুরাগী generally consider Donner's version to be better than the theatrical version. I even have a সুপারম্যান DVD set that includes Donner's version but doesn't include the theatrical version. All of that leaves it up to বিতর্ক which version of সুপারম্যান 2 should be watched.
Another thing that makes the series confusing is whether অথবা not the Supergirl film counts as part of the franchise. Supergirl was meant to take place in the same continuity of Christopher Reeve's films. In fact, Christopher Reeve was originally supposed to be in the film. However, Christopher Reeve decided to not appear in the film, so only a poster of him is shown. The film did have Marc McClure reprise his role as Jimmy Olsen. However, the fact that no other films in the franchise have any reference to Supergirl makes it seem less likely that the film counts as part of the franchise.
The timeline became even আরো confusing when সুপারম্যান Returns came out. Since সুপারম্যান Returns had a new cast and crew, it might seem like it's a reboot. However, সুপারম্যান Returns served as a nostalgic sequel to the original সুপারম্যান films. However, it wasn't a sequel to all of the original সুপারম্যান films. What does that mean? সুপারম্যান Returns was meant to be a sequel to সুপারম্যান and সুপারম্যান 2, but not সুপারম্যান 3 অথবা 4. সুপারম্যান Returns was made with প্রণয় and passion for Richard Donner's take on Superman. Since the third and fourth films weren't made দ্বারা Donner and weren't well received, সুপারম্যান Returns ignored everything that happened in those films. For example, Martha Kent had passed away before the events of সুপারম্যান 4, but she was alive in সুপারম্যান Returns. That means that আপনি could consider সুপারম্যান Returns to be the true version of সুপারম্যান 3.
As আপনি can see, the timeline of the original সুপারম্যান franchise is hard to follow. In my personal opinion, all of the films are incredibly entertaining films that capture the হৃদয় and magic of Superman. Following the timeline isn't always easy, but the films are always fun to watch.
So, what films count as part of the franchise? Well, there isn't one definitive answer.
Here are two different answers:
Answer # 1:
1. Superman: The Movie
2. সুপারম্যান 2 (either the Richard Lester version অথবা the Richard Donner version)
3. সুপারম্যান 3
4. সুপারম্যান 4: The Quest for Peace
Answer # 2:
1. Superman: The Movie
2. সুপারম্যান 2 (either version)
3. সুপারম্যান Returns
Note: সুপারম্যান Returns features an important item that was destroyed in Richard Donner's version of সুপারম্যান 2, so even this order doesn't make perfect sense.
Whether অথবা not আপনি want to include Supergirl in either of these উত্তর is up to you. Since Supergirl is never referenced in any of the সুপারম্যান films, it's easy to exclude it. However, including it doesn't necessarily break the timeline.
What is my personal timeline for the সুপারম্যান films? Well, I use a different answer than the two I previously provided. The Richard Donner version of সুপারম্যান 2 is the one I include, because of my প্রণয় for Marlon Brando. Supergirl is also included. I include সুপারম্যান 3 and 4 in the timeline, while still keeping সুপারম্যান Returns around. That might not make sense, because সুপারম্যান Returns directly ignores the 3rd and 4th films. However, I like all of the films in the franchise too much to exclude any of them.
The first thing that makes the franchise confusing is that there are two very different versions of সুপারম্যান 2. সুপারম্যান 2 was originally directed দ্বারা Richard Donner and had Marlon Brando reprising his role as Jor-El. However, Richard Donner was fired from the production of the 2nd film. Also, Marlon Brando's scenes were cut out of the film. Richard Lester was hired as the new director. The version of সুপারম্যান 2 that went to theaters was made mostly out of scenes directed দ্বারা Richard Lester. Instead of Jor-El being in the film, Superman's mother, Lara, was প্রদত্ত the role that Jor-El was supposed to have. Over twenty years later, Richard Donner's version of সুপারম্যান 2 was finally released. This scene restored a bunch of previously unseen scenes that were directed দ্বারা Richard Donner. Marlon Brando's scenes as Jor-El were put back into the film.
Which version of সুপারম্যান 2 fits the timeline of the original সুপারম্যান film franchise? Technically, the theatrical version fits the timeline more, because Donner's version starts with প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে an alternate ending to the first film. Also, the ending of Donner's version of সুপারম্যান 2 is very similar to the ending of the first film. However, অনুরাগী generally consider Donner's version to be better than the theatrical version. I even have a সুপারম্যান DVD set that includes Donner's version but doesn't include the theatrical version. All of that leaves it up to বিতর্ক which version of সুপারম্যান 2 should be watched.
Another thing that makes the series confusing is whether অথবা not the Supergirl film counts as part of the franchise. Supergirl was meant to take place in the same continuity of Christopher Reeve's films. In fact, Christopher Reeve was originally supposed to be in the film. However, Christopher Reeve decided to not appear in the film, so only a poster of him is shown. The film did have Marc McClure reprise his role as Jimmy Olsen. However, the fact that no other films in the franchise have any reference to Supergirl makes it seem less likely that the film counts as part of the franchise.
The timeline became even আরো confusing when সুপারম্যান Returns came out. Since সুপারম্যান Returns had a new cast and crew, it might seem like it's a reboot. However, সুপারম্যান Returns served as a nostalgic sequel to the original সুপারম্যান films. However, it wasn't a sequel to all of the original সুপারম্যান films. What does that mean? সুপারম্যান Returns was meant to be a sequel to সুপারম্যান and সুপারম্যান 2, but not সুপারম্যান 3 অথবা 4. সুপারম্যান Returns was made with প্রণয় and passion for Richard Donner's take on Superman. Since the third and fourth films weren't made দ্বারা Donner and weren't well received, সুপারম্যান Returns ignored everything that happened in those films. For example, Martha Kent had passed away before the events of সুপারম্যান 4, but she was alive in সুপারম্যান Returns. That means that আপনি could consider সুপারম্যান Returns to be the true version of সুপারম্যান 3.
As আপনি can see, the timeline of the original সুপারম্যান franchise is hard to follow. In my personal opinion, all of the films are incredibly entertaining films that capture the হৃদয় and magic of Superman. Following the timeline isn't always easy, but the films are always fun to watch.
So, what films count as part of the franchise? Well, there isn't one definitive answer.
Here are two different answers:
Answer # 1:
1. Superman: The Movie
2. সুপারম্যান 2 (either the Richard Lester version অথবা the Richard Donner version)
3. সুপারম্যান 3
4. সুপারম্যান 4: The Quest for Peace
Answer # 2:
1. Superman: The Movie
2. সুপারম্যান 2 (either version)
3. সুপারম্যান Returns
Note: সুপারম্যান Returns features an important item that was destroyed in Richard Donner's version of সুপারম্যান 2, so even this order doesn't make perfect sense.
Whether অথবা not আপনি want to include Supergirl in either of these উত্তর is up to you. Since Supergirl is never referenced in any of the সুপারম্যান films, it's easy to exclude it. However, including it doesn't necessarily break the timeline.
What is my personal timeline for the সুপারম্যান films? Well, I use a different answer than the two I previously provided. The Richard Donner version of সুপারম্যান 2 is the one I include, because of my প্রণয় for Marlon Brando. Supergirl is also included. I include সুপারম্যান 3 and 4 in the timeline, while still keeping সুপারম্যান Returns around. That might not make sense, because সুপারম্যান Returns directly ignores the 3rd and 4th films. However, I like all of the films in the franchise too much to exclude any of them.