Superman II Pitch Meeting

Step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Superman II!

Released in 1980, “Superman II” is a sequel to the super popular Superman I, and it was also followed by Superman III. They really nailed the numbers on these. Superman 2 continues the Man of Steel’s adventures as he battles Kryptonian villains including General Zod amidst the growing popularity of superhero films during the late 70s and early 80s.

Superman II definitely raises some questions though. Like where did Marlon Brando go? Why didn’t Lex Luthor just shut his lights? Why are snake bites so painful? Why did Superman have to give up his powers and then get them back so easily? What was with that cellophane S?

To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Superman II.

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[thephilosopher]

The Cosby connection to that scene is diabolical. An easter egg that would take decades to get lol!

[bossfan]

Clark Kent wears glasses, Superman doesn't. Screenwriter guy wears glasses, Producer guy doesn't. Wait.... I see what's going on here!!!

[idjles]

I watched this at the drive-in in Australia in 1982 and when Lex Luthor said he wanted Australia everyone honked their car horns.

[BadGuyKryptonite]

"Superman too" into "Superman 2" tickled my brain.

[MasterofMonkeys]

“So do you have a original comment for me”
“No sir i dont”

[yowatchie]

Man, that plot point where he arbitrarily has to give up his powers really is stupid. Thank god he was able to regain those cellophane S's and memory wiping kisses though.

[Grasslander]

This reminds me of the Batman pitch meeting, with one of my favorite jokes: "Yeah, remember when you were a child and you asked your mom, 'Can I have some of that sweet, sweet condensed milk?' And she would say, 'Not until you brush mother's hair, not until you brush it good.'"
"Wow, sounds like you had a messed up childhood."
"Oh, did I? That explains a lot."

[zoltanposfai]

"He kisses her, and all the memories are gone. Oh! And there is also a Bill Cosby picture on the wall!"
"Can you explain to me why you did that?"
"Super slowly, in barely a quarter-century..."

[StandardGabriel]

Saying "That'd be NUTS" after him saying "Blowing everybody in the streets..." almost flew over my head.

[painbow]

I always loved how obvious it was that Lois wanted Superman, NOT Clark, but has to pretend not to be that shallow.

[bigdoubleu]

I'm kind of surprised he didn't go over any of the studio interference, the changing directors, the story being very different from the Richard Donner Cut...

Well, here's hoping he does the Richard Donner Cut next!

[AlejoConejo-vbln]

You reviewed the Theatrical version of the film. The Director's cut has a better scene of Lois finding out that Clark is Superman by shooting him point-blank in the face lmao. Much better than him tripping into a fireplace.

[ripapa]

That opening 'Superman Too' joke is perfection. 😘

[jdswong]

"this guy's reading the script? He's got all kinds of super powers." That works on so many levels.

[quentinreid]

After he got his powers removed the first thing I thought was “well now they’re stranded in the middle of nowhere”.

[JunKazamaFan]

I can't believe the opening "Superman, too/Superman 2" joke flew right over my head.

[mcolville]

The producers hated working with Richard Donner so much they decided if Superman was a hit, they'd fire him and if it was a flop they'd force him to finish the already-in-production sequel as punishment.

Superman was a smash so, halfway through shooting the sequel the fired Donner and replaced him with the dude who directed the Beatles movie. Hence the sudden appearance of Wacky Hijinx and slapstick.

[Omar-wqdz]

Hopefully, we get Superman 3 and 4 Pitch Meetings too

[TAPKAC]

Regarding the magic kiss that Clark gives Lois to make her forget everything ...
If he has that kind of power, ... wouldn't it be silly if he were to just find out where any bad guys are planning their sinister deeds and go from hideout to hideout, lair to lair, and just saying "Excuse me" (SMOOCH) and then leave?
They're still alive, unharmed, and have forgotten their nefarious intentions.
Superman the SMOOCHERMAN!!!

[derricknaylor]

The family guy joke about throwing the plastic logo 😂