"Superman 2" is the second installment in the Superman film series, starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. The film was initially directed by Richard Donner, who was replaced by Richard Lester during production. Lester's version was released in 1980, but it received mixed reviews. In 2000, Warner Bros. released "Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut," which aimed to restore Donner's original vision.