Donner’s intended ending—which involved Superman turning back time—is restored here (even though it was famously moved to the end of the first film during production). The 4K Ultra HD Experience: Visuals and Audio
But the Salkinds (the producers) grew impatient. They fired Donner during post-production of the first film and brought in Richard Lester to finish the sequel. Lester reshot most of the film, pivoting to a goofier, campier tone. While the theatrical Superman II is beloved for its iconic moments (the Niagara Falls sequence, Zod in the diner), it always felt tonally discordant with Donner’s operatic first film. superman 2 richard donner cut 4k