Krypton dies. Jor-El and Lara send baby Kal-El to Earth with the codex. In Kansas, young Clark accidentally paralyzes Lana Lang during a baseball game. Branded a freak, he grows up isolated. Pa Kent, dying from illness, urges him to always be kind.
In Metropolis, Clark joins the digital Daily Planet, befriends Jimmy and Lois, and uncovers a Kryptonian ship in the Arctic. Jor-El’s hologram reveals his origin, gives him the Superman suit, and inspires him to become a hero.
Zod arrives demanding Kal-El. Clark surrenders, fights Zod’s soldiers—even on the moon—and returns to find Ma Kent dead and Lana in danger. He saves her, earning her forgiveness.
Zod activates a world engine in Metropolis. Clark shuts it down, saves civilians, and defeats Zod by forcing him into a Phantom Zone portal. The city cheers. Clark remembers Pa’s words and finally feels hope.
After Ma’s funeral, news breaks of a crashing WayneTech satellite. Lois says, “Time to go to work.” Clark smirks, reveals the suit, and flies off.
Post Credits: On Apokolips, a parademon reports Earth’s location. Darkseid turns and says, “Very well.”
