bro I'm watching the Paramount cut of Superman wtf is this https://t.co/iyId4WVtCl
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The post reacts with shock to the 'Paramount cut' of Superman, referring to the obscure 188-minute extended television version of Superman: The Movie released by Warner Archive for international TV distribution without director Richard Donner's consent. This bloated cut pads the 1978 classic with 37 extra minutes of unfinished footage, extended shots, and graphic scenes, turning the tight film into a pacing slog. Key themes include Hollywood production drama, the value of editing, and fan fascination with alternate cuts of beloved superhero films amid ongoing Superman reboots.
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This post is trending due to renewed interest in Superman following the recent James Gunn-directed Superman (2025) film's release, sparking nostalgia for Christopher Reeve-era classics and their variants. The timing aligns with fans rediscovering extended cuts amid streaming availability and Blu-ray discussions. Viral sharing amplifies reactions to the 'wtf' oddity of this money-grab version.
💡Fun Facts
- 1The Paramount/Extended Cut was assembled by producers Salkind for TV without Donner's approval, including two versions: 182-min for ABC and 188-min international.
- 2Extra footage features unfinished flying sequences, padded Kents driving shots, and surprisingly graphic Kryptonian deaths not in the theatrical release.
- 3Richard Donner later finished his vision for Superman II with the 2006 'Donner Cut,' restoring Marlon Brando footage and scrapping most of Richard Lester's reshoots.
- 4The extended cut's Blu-ray includes the original Special Edition extras like Donner's commentary, emphasizing its status as a curiosity rather than canon.
- 5Superman: The Movie's theatrical ending (Earth-turning time reversal) was originally meant for Superman II, causing continuity headaches in alternate versions.
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Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut - How Did It Happen?
One of the most infamous Hollywood stories is what happened behind the scenes of Superman II, eventually leading to the Donner Cut
Warner Archive Review: ‘Superman: The Movie’ The Extended Cut
This month, WAC released “The Extended Cut,” a three-hour monster cut Ilya and Alexander Salkind put together without Donner’s consent.
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https://comicbookmovie.com/superman/superman-ending-explained-heres-what-happens-to-every-major-character---spoilers-a222723
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