Movies Like Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a 1987 action, adventure, science fiction film from Sidney J. Furie with a MovieMagicScore of 4.6/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Superman and Superman II.

Action Adventure Science Fiction

Superman

1978

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

7.2

MagicScore

Superman II

1980

Three Kryptonian criminals led by General Zod team up with Lex Luthor to conquer Earth, forcing a depowered Superman to regain his strength and stop them.

6.7

MagicScore

Superman III

1983

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

5.5

MagicScore

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

2006

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

7.4

MagicScore

Superman Returns

2006

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

5.8

MagicScore

Fantastic Four

2005

During a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body; Sue Storm can become invisible; Johnny Storm controls fire; and Ben Grimm is turned into a super-strong … thing. Together, these "Fantastic Four" must now thwart the evil plans of Dr. Doom and save the world from certain destruction.

5.8

MagicScore

Ant-Man and the Wasp

2018

Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.

6.9

MagicScore

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

2023

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.

8.3

MagicScore

Superman: Unbound

2013

Superman and Supergirl take on the cybernetic being known as Brainiac, who boasts that he possesses "the knowledge and strength of 10,000 worlds."

6.6

MagicScore

#10

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

1996

Clark Kent, the last survivor of the dead planet Krypton, uses his amazing powers to defend people of his adopted world, Earth, and become Superman.

7.1

MagicScore

#11

The Magnetic Telescope

1942

When police interfere with a reckless scientist's experiment, it creates a deadly meteor shower only Superman can stop.

7.0

MagicScore

#12

All Star Superman

2011

Lex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning, the Man of Steel is slowly dying. With what little times remains, the Last Son of Krypton must confront the revealing of his secret identity to Lois Lane and face Luthor in a final battle.

6.8

MagicScore

#13

Superman and the Mole Men

1951

Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in the small town of Silsby to witness the drilling of the world's deepest oil well. The drill, however, has penetrated the underground home of a race of small, furry people who then come to the surface at night to look around. The fact that they glow in the dark scares the townfolk, who form a mob, led by the vicious Luke Benson, intent on killing the strange people. Only Superman has a chance to prevent this tragedy.

5.3

MagicScore

#14

The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest

1997

As the Joker visits Metropolis with a plan to kill Superman for Lex Luthor, Batman pursues the clown to Superman's turf.

7.4

MagicScore

#15

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

2009

United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

Superman: Doomsday

2007

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

6.7

MagicScore

#17

Superman: Brainiac Attacks

2006

Embittered by Superman's heroic successes and soaring popularity, Lex Luthor forms a dangerous alliance with the powerful computer/villain Brainiac. Using advanced weaponry and a special strain of Kryptonite harvested from the far reaches of outer space, Luthor specifically redesigns Brainiac to defeat the Man of Steel.

6.1

MagicScore

#18

The Return of Superman

1979

Born out of a Christmas ornaments-filled heaven, Turkish Superman fights the mob in order to save the day!

3.9

MagicScore

#19

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

2010

A heroic version of Lex Luthor from an alternate universe appears to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, an evil version of the League. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a devious plan launched by Batman's counterpart Owlman, puts the balance of all existence in peril.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

The Fantastic 4: First Steps

2025

Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.

6.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

The top films similar to Superman IV: The Quest for Peace by MovieMagicScore are Superman (7.2), Superman II (6.7), Superman III (5.5). Each shares action/adventure/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace worth watching?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.6/10 from 1,351 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) is a action, adventure, science fiction film directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman.

Where can I find more recommendations like Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?

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About movies like Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

This ranked list pairs Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), a action and adventure and science fiction film from Sidney J. Furie, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Christopher Reeve take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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