True Story Of The Best Superman Movies Never Made

10. Superman V

It's a tale as old as time that a popular movie franchise eventually outstays its welcome. Though today his on-screen career has seen a mixed reception to say the least, Superman: The Movie in 1978 was a beloved flick that still stands up today. Three sequels later however, the same thing can't be said.

Superman IV: The Quest For Peace is one of the most unpopular comic book movies of all time, and it makes sense that this was where the franchise ended. This almost wasn't the case however, as there were plans for a Superman V at one time.

Even after a fourth instalment in the franchise that Christopher Reeve was vocally unhappy with, there were talks to bring the actor back as Clark Kent. The script was written by former franchise producer Ilya Salkind, and would have seen the Man of Steel die and be reborn again, before capping off his time as the hero with a proposal to Lois Lane.

Reportedly, Reeve was in discussions to return to the role that had defined so much of his career, but unfortunately the project never really got off the ground. Superman V was ultimately never made, allowing for no redemption of Superman IV's mistakes.