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Superman (2025)

Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

Directed byJames Gunn

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A feature-film shortlist from the cached Film Atlas engine. The interactive map may include more titles or newer results. These are similarity matches, not a guarantee of age suitability.

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    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    Same director

    2023 · 150 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

    Why it connects

    • the same director
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • a closely matched era
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    Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    Similar atmosphere

    2026 · 145 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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    Avengers: Infinity War

    Similar atmosphere

    2018 · 149 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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    The Death of Superman

    Strong story similarity

    2019 · 81 min · Action · Adventure · Animation · Drama · Science Fiction

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    When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: based on comic and superhero
    • shared superhero movie style
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    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 148 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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    Reign of the Supermen

    Strong story similarity

    2019 · 87 min · Action · Adventure · Animation · Drama · Fantasy · Science Fiction

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    In the wake of The Death of Superman, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: based on comic and superhero
    • shared superhero movie style
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    Black Panther

    Similar atmosphere

    2018 · 135 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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    Spider-Man: Far From Home

    Similar atmosphere

    2019 · 129 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction throughout the continent.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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    The Avengers

    Similar atmosphere

    2012 · 143 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: aftercreditsstinger and based on comic
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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Film Atlas combines story similarity, movie metadata and TMDB relationship signals. Shared studios can support a match; audience and film-format safeguards help avoid poor fits. The explanations above come from the engine’s recorded evidence—not invented reviews.

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